WOMEN'S HEALTH

Refers to health issues specific to human female anatomy often relate to structures such as female genitalia, breast or conditions caused by hormones and other medical conditions .

FEMALE ANTOMONTY

MENSTRUATION

Oligomenorrhagia Menometrorrhagia Infertility Endometriosis Premenopausal/menopauseSign and symptoms of Premenapause/menopause: Hot flashes Lower libido Vaginal dryness/itchy Sleep disturbances Weight gain, food craving Sagging skin, breast Osteoporosis

MATERNAL HEALTH

Antenatal classes start as soon as

possible, less then 15 weeks

Bloods Mostly HIV-1. If positive to start

on PMTCT2. If already on Arv’s

look at viral load3. Exclusive breast

feeding for 6/12

STRESS/DEPRESSION Signs and symptoms Difficulty in concentration,

remembering, making decisions Fatigue and decrease in energy Feeling of guilt, worthlessness and

helplessness, hopeless Insomnia, excessive sleeping, early

morning wakefulness Restlessness/ Irritability Loss of interest in activities or

hobbies including sex Over eating or appetite loss Headaches, digestive problems,

persistent pain Thought of suicide, suicide attempt

HYPERTENSION Signs and

symptoms Sever headaches Dizziness Nausea Problem with vision Blood in urine Irregular heartbeat

Preventative methods

Maintain health weight Reduce salt intake Reduce alcohol Reduce stress

Complications

DIABETES MELLITUS

Signs and symptoms Frequency of urine Thirst and hunger Vision changes Tingling or numbness in

hand and feet Unexplained weight loss Itchiness around

genitalia/Dry vagina Wounds or cuts that

heal slowly

Complications Diabetic foot Miscarriage and still bird

in pregnancy Retinopathy/cataract Prognosis Life span is not affected

when blood sugar levels are kept in control and complications are less

Ensure one cam live a complication free life

CANCER OR MALIGNLY

Signs and symptoms for Breast cancer

Mass or lump in breast Nipple discharge or

redness Breast or nipple pain Swelling of part of breast

or dimpling1. Above 40-50 make it a

routine to do mammogram every 1-2yrs

2. Above 50yrs do them yearly

CERVICAL CANCER(CAUSED BY HPV)

Signs and symptoms Vaginal bleed is not normal or

change in menstrual cycle Post coiltal bleeding Pain during sex Vaginal discharge that is tinged

with blood

How it an be prevented

Pap-smear every after 3yrs if normal

If abnormal the doctor will tell you,

26yrs and younger can get HPV vaccine

The sooner or earlier is found the more it is treated

OBESITY Prevalence: SA is no. 3

world wide with 50% overweight and 25,7% obese.

It can lead to reduce life expectancy and increase health problems eg . Heart problem, HPT,DM

Body mass index which is weight(kg) divided by height() >30kg/ .

BMI= <18.5 under weight 18.5-24.9 normal weight 25-29.9 over weight

OBESITY

Prevalence: SA is no. 3 world wide with 50% overweight and 25,7% obese.

It can lead to reduce life expectancy and increase health problems eg . Heart problem, HPT,DM

Body mass index which is weight(kg) divided by height() >30kg/ .

BMI= <18.5 under weight 18.5-24.9 normal weight 25-29.9 over weight

TO KEEP YOURSELF LOOKING YOUNG AND HEALTHY, PROPER DIET AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ENSURES ONE CAN LEAVE A COMPLICATED FREE LIFE!!!

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