Women Health

Women’s health is a broad category that includes health issues that affect women uniquely, as well as conditions that affect both men and women. Some of the health issues that affect women include: 
  • Reproductive health: Pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, birth control, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 
     
  • Cancer: Breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other female cancers 
     
  • Bone health: Osteoporosis and bone density screenings 
     
  • Heart disease: Women are more likely to die after a heart attack than men 
     
  • Mental health: Women are more likely to show signs of depression and anxiety than men 
     
  • Urinary tract problems: Women are more likely to have urinary tract problems than men 
     
Some other factors that can affect women’s health include: 
  • Social realities like gender-based violence and discrimination, impoverishment, and limited autonomy 
     
  • Obesity