Basic Health Care for Women

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Basic Health Care ForWomenBy: Dr. Davinder Kaur


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Topics

Female anatomy Female Hormonalsystem Menstrual cycle andits abnormities Nutritional needs invarious stages of life Checks for healthylife


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Female Hormonal systemOrgan hormone

hypothalamus Luteinizing hormone

releasing

hormone(LHRH)

Pituitary hormone Follicular stimulatinghormone(FSH)

Luteinizing

Hormone(LH)

Ovary Estrogen

Progesterone

Thyroid Thyroid Hormone


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What is a menstrual cycle?

The menstrual cycle is the series of changes awoman's body goes through to prepare for apregnancy. About once a month, the uterusgrows a new lining (endometrium) to get readyfor a fertilized egg . When there is no fertilizedegg to start a pregnancy, the uterus sheds itslining. This is the monthly menstrual bleeding(also called menstrual period) that women havefrom their early teen years until menopause,around age 50.
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Stages Of Life Nutritional requirements

Puberty andadolescence

vitamin and mineral needs, particularly iron, calcium and Vitamin A

Pregnancy Increased caloric requirements must be met through high-nutrient and

high- fibre foods like whole grains (millets, whole wheat, wheat germ,

amaranth, ragi and oats), nuts, dry fruits, eggs, fatty fish, skimmed milk,

fruits, vegetables etc.

Protein requirements also increase marginally (15-20gm/day). A well-

planned vegetarian diet should include pulses, soy, daals, sprouts, low

fat milk, yogurt, tofu, nuts and seeds.

Lactation Diet with essential fats, iron, Vitamin C and calcium-rich foods

Menopause A diet rich in whole grains, pulses, especially soy, fruits and vegetables,

low-fat dairy foods, nuts and seeds with limited intake of sugar, salt,.

Useful nutrients include calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, Vitamin

D, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamins B6, B 12, E and K, phyestrogens, essential

fats and bioflavonoids.

Nutritional needs change in various stages of a womans life


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Protein

Soy, low fat dairy, lean meat and fish. Essential fatty acids (linoleic and alpha-linoleic acid)

Fatty fish, flaxseeds, evening , mustard oil, methi seeds, soybean, and green

leafy vegetables.

Vitamin A

Fish liver oil, liver, carrot, berries, melons, peppers, broccoli, cabbage,green leafy vegetables, papaya, mango, tomato, yellow pumpkins.

Vitamin C

Citrus fruits (orange, lemon), guava, amla, papaya, broccoli, berries, green

leafy vegetables.

Vitamin DSun exposure, fortified milk, eggs and fish oil.

Vitamin E

Vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, soybean), butter, nuts, wheat germ,

whole grain cereals, eggs, green leafy vegetables

FOOD GUIDE


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SeleniumLiver, kidney, red meat, seafood, eggs, Whole grains, vegetable sources (if grown

in soil with enough selenium) are onions, garlic, mushrooms and broccoli.

CopperLiver, kidneys, shellfish, nuts, seeds, lentils.

Zinc

Seafood's, meat, poultry, whole grains.

IronAnimal foods especially organ meats (liver), poultry & fish, green leafy vegetables

including cauliflower greens, mustard greens, radish leaves, amaranth (chaulai),

lotus stem, black gram, seaweed, soybean and some dry fruits like dates andsultanas.

CalciumMilk and milk products, almonds, ragi, amaranth, broccoli and spinach


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Stages Of Life Checks for healthy life

Adolescent and early

twenties

An assessment of

hemoglobin,

blood sugar,

screening for common infections,

thalassemia and Vitamin-D level

Reproductive years (20-

40)

pelvic examination and pap smears for the early detection

of cervical cancer,

clinical breast examination and monthly self examination

are also recommended.

hemoglobin,

blood sugar,

Pre-menopausal & post-

menopausal years (40 &

above)

,

lipid profile

hemoglobin,

Mammography and pap smear

thyroid Function test and Vitamin D deficiency

FBS & Regular B.P. Check up

bone mineral density

Dental and eye checkup


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