It’s a fact of life. If you’re a woman, you will eventually have to deal with menopause. No one looks forward to hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and sleep problems. But not every woman has severe symptoms and there is life after menopause. The menopausal transition is also called perimenopause. It lasts several years until 12 months after your last period. Taking care of your health and your body can help you through the transition. Aim to keep a healthy weight, eat a balanced diet, get plenty of exercise, practice stress management, and see your doctor regularly.
9. Family Planning
While family planning isn’t a health condition, it is a concern for most women. Some phases of your life are spent preventing pregnancy, while others are focused on conceiving a child. Either way, your obstetrician-gynecologist or family doctor is your “go to” person for family planning issues. Seeing your doctor regularly will help you prevent unwanted pregnancies and prepare you for a healthy pregnancy when the time is right. So make that appointment today!
10. Sexual and Bladder Health
Sexual health can go hand-in-hand with bladder health. Infections are a concern, both sexually transmitted diseases and urinary tract infections. But so are functional problems, such as urinary incontinence and sexual difficulties. Bladder problems are known to worsen sexual problems if you are self-conscious or embarrassed. Talk with your doctor about any bladder problems or sexual difficulties. There are many types of treatments for urinary incontinence, which in turn can boost your confidence and improve your sexual health. And keep communication open with your partner.
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Kaye Long, Writer and Publisher