Let’s face it, ladies! Doctor visits are short and getting shorter. What if your doctor had more time? Then she might offer you some advice. Dr. Alyssa Dweck, one of the authors of “Five Questions about the Vagina,” has the following health advice for women.
“The biggest problem I see with most patients is that they have too much to do and want to get rid of them, and that can cause a lot of stress for you. Stress can have a major impact on your health, it can lead to infertility, and it can also increase your risk of conditions like depression, anxiety and heart disease. So find what works for you and stick to it.”
“Eating healthy doesn’t mean that you have to give up your favorite glass of wine or a piece of chocolate cake every now and then. The key is moderation, with plenty of lean protein, healthy fats, carbs Compounds and Fibers”.
“Excessive calcium intake increases your risk of kidney stones and may even increase your risk of heart disease. If you’re under 50, get 1,000 mg of calcium per day, Women over the age of 50 should get 1,200 mg of calcium per day, which can be found in about 3 servings of calcium-rich foods such as milk, salmon and almonds.”
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“Women need to do aerobic, resistance, or weight-bearing exercise at least 3-5 times a week to prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Exercise also promotes good health self-image, which is very important for women’s mental health.”
“While many women can still get pregnant in their late 40s or even early 40s, a woman’s fertility can start to decline by age 32. So, if you want to have children, Ask your doctor for advice and make the right choice, such as egg freezing.”
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“Contraception not only prevents a woman from becoming pregnant before she is ready, it also helps reduce the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer and regulates a woman’s menstrual cycle.”
If you are 21 or older now, make sure you have a Pap smear every 3 years to check for cervical cancer. If you are between the ages of 30 and 65, you can have a Pap smear and a human papillomavirus (HPV) test every 5 years. If your doctor says your risk is low, beyond that age, you can stop testing. If you are sexually active and have a higher risk of STDs, you should be checked annually for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Also, get tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at least once, and more frequently if you are at risk. Don’t ignore the annual physical, doctors need to assess many other issues annually, such as potential infections, need for contraception, and sexual complaints.”
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“Sex can reduce stress and reduce your risk of chronic disease, but only if you enjoy it. If something interferes with sexual satisfaction, such as dryness or pain, talk to your doctor Consult the solution and get treatment as soon as possible.”
“Sleep needs vary, but if you have trouble waking up, get tired easily, or have trouble concentrating, it may be a lack of sleep. Recent research suggests that lack of sleep can increase heart disease risk of illness and psychological problems”.
“Currently, physicians can screen patients with a family history of breast, ovarian and chronic diseases to assess their health risks and then consider appropriate preventive measures.”
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