Women's Health: A Complete Wellness Guide

# Women's Health: A Complete Wellness Guide Women's health needs change significantly across life stages. At Vijay Hospital, our gynaecology team provides compassionate, expert care. ## Reproductive Health - **Menstrual health** — painful or irregular periods should be evaluated - **PCOS** — very common; manageable with diet, exercise, and medication - **Fertility** — ovulation tracking, hormonal evaluation, IVF options - **Contraception** — discuss the right option with your gynaecologist ## Pregnancy - Start prenatal vitamins (folic acid) before conception - Attend all antenatal checkups - Monitor blood pressure and blood sugar - Breastfeed when possible — benefits both mother and child ## Menopause - Average age: 45–55 in India - Symptoms: hot flashes, mood changes, bone loss, sleep disruption - Management: HRT (when appropriate), calcium, Vitamin D, exercise ## Essential Screenings for Women - Pap smear (every 3 years from age 21) - Mammogram (annually from 40) - Bone density scan (from 50 or earlier if high risk) - Thyroid function (common in women) ## Heart Disease in Women Often overlooked. Symptoms can be atypical — jaw pain, fatigue, nausea rather than classic chest pain. **Women's health clinic:** +91 93067 10615

Women's Health: A Complete Wellness Guide

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