Women’s Health

“At the same time as you are menopausal, there
are many other areas of your health to keep an eye on.
It is important to keep up cervical screening and…”.1

Umbrella
What may the Women’s Health Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Women’s Health
  • Women’s Health Conditions
  • Women’s Health Diseases
  • Women’s Health Issues

Definition

What is women’s health?

DotS the definition of women’s health may vary. The (United States) MedlinePlus’ definition is:

“Women’s health refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions that affect a woman’s physical and emotional well-being”.2

Specialties

What are different women’s health specialties and focus areas?

In Women’s Health MedlinePlus explain:

“Women’s health includes a wide range of specialties and focus areas, such as:

  • Birth control, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and gynecology
  • Breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other female cancers
  • Mammography
  • Menopause and hormone therapy
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Sexual health
  • Women and heart disease
  • Benign conditions affecting the function of the female reproductive organs”.3

Women

What health issues or conditions are specific to women only?

In What Is Women’s Health Research? the (United States) Office of Research on Women’s Health note:

“There are striking sex and gender differences in many diseases and conditions, including:

  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Depression and brain disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Infectious diseases
  • Obesity
  • Substance abuse disorders”.4

Menopause

At menopause what is it important for women to note about their health?

In Health After Menopause the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

Women’s Health“At the same time as you are menopausal, there are many other areas of your health to keep an eye on. It is important to keep up cervical screening and, breast checks, and to watch your diet, blood pressure and cholesterol to ensure good cardiovascular health”.5

Postmenopause

Postmenopause or after menopause, what is it important for women to note about their health?

The JH note:


Women’s Health
“After menopause, changes to the spread of body fat and body shape increases a woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease, and lower levels of oestrogen also increase the risk of bladder weakness and osteoporosis”.6

Checkups

What health checkups may women require?

In Women 40-60 the JH explain:

“The complete range of medical checks and screening procedures required throughout life will vary for every person, depending on individual risks, medical background and family history. Talk to your doctor about what tests you require to maintain your health”.7

Health Care Provider

If I feel fine, do I still need to see my health care provider regularly?

Even if you feel fine, it may be in your best interest to choose to see your health care provider regularly.

In Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64: Information the MedlinePlus elaborate on:

“Even if you feel fine, you should still see your provider for regular checkups. These visits can help you avoid problems in the future. For example, the only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have it checked regularly. High blood sugar and high cholesterol levels also may not have any symptoms in the early stages. A simple blood test can check for these conditions”.8

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics related to Women’s Health?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

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  1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Resources for You
  2. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  3. BWHI Anniversary Week 8 – 14 August 2021 [Black Women’s Health Imperative, United States]
  4. Black Women’s Health Imperative
  5. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
  6. Cervical Health Awareness Month [United States]: January Is Cervical Health Awareness Month: Ten Things To Know About HPV and Cervical Cancer
  7. Consumer Health: Women’s Health — Live A Longer, Healthier Life
  8. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Science Conversation: Science In 5: Episode #75 – Omicron Sub Variant Risk
  9. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Science Conversation: Science In 5: Episode #76 – Monkeypox: Who Is At Risk?
  10. Ending A Pregnancy
  11. Feeling Stressed About Your Role In Life? For Women, That Could Be A Health Risk
  12. For Women [Food and Drug Administration, United States]
  13. Get Checked – Women: A Cancer Prevention Plan for Women
  14. Get Your Medicare Wellness Visit Every Year
  15. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year
  16. Getting Active
  17. Glowm.com [The Global Library of Women’s Medicine]
  18. Goredforwomen.org [Go Red for Women, United States]
  19. Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
  20. Harmful Practices
  21. Health After Menopause
  22. Health Checks
  23. Health Checks – Start the Year Right
  24. Health Checkup
  25. Health Information In Multiply Languages
  26. Health Screenings for Women Age 65 and Older
  27. Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64
  28. Healthy Living
  29. Healthy Living By Age
  30. Immunization Schedules: Recommended Immunization Schedules for Adults
  31. Immunizations for Grown Ups: Your Best Shot
  32. In Focus: Gender Equality Matters In COVID-19 Response
  33. Indigenous Health [Australia]
  34. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health [Australia]
  35. Keeping Your Vaccine Records Up To Date
  36. LGBTQ+ Health
  37. Menopause
  38. Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  39. Menopause FAQs: Expert Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Menopause
  40. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  41. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  42. Menopause: How Will It Affect My Health? [Multiply Languages] [Video]
  43. Mental Health
  44. Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health [Australia]
  45. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
  46. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities [United States]
  47. Nwhn.org [National Women’s Health Network]
  48. Office of Minority Health [United States Department of Health and Human Services]
  49. Office of Research on Women’s Health [United States]
  50. Office of Women’s Health [Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States]
  51. Office on Women’s Health [Womenshealth.gov, United States]
  52. Office on Women’s Health [Womenshealth.gov/Espanol, United States]
  53. Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England
  54. Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England: Ministerial Forward
  55. Patient Information Leaflets
  56. Period Pain & Symptom Diary
  57. Personal Health Issues [Topics]
  58. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  59. Prediabetes: You Could Be That 1 In 3
  60. Publicaciones en Español [Spanish Publications]
  61. Publications In Other Languages
  62. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists [United Kingdom]
  63. Seven Facts To Know About Women’s Health
  64. Sexually Transmitted Infections, All You Need To Know – Podcast
  65. Steps To Good Health, One At A Time
  66. Taking Care of Your Mental Health
  67. The FDA’s Critical Focus on Women’s Health [Food and Drug Administration, United States]
  68. The National Women’s Health Survey [Australia]
  69. There Are Vaccines You Need As An Adult
  70. Top Health Checks for Women
  71. Transgender Health
  72. UN Women [United Nations]
  73. Uterine Fibroids Toolkit: A Patient Empowerment Guide
  74. Vaccines & Immunizations
  75. Video Series-2021: Female Urinary and Bladder Issues At Midlife
  76. Video Series-2022: Irregular Menstrual Cycles What’s Normal and What’s Abnormal?
  77. Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  78. Video Series-2022: Understanding Screening Guidelines for Breast Cancer and the Importance of Identifying Risk Factors
  79. Video Series-2022: Virtual Medicine for Midlife Women
  80. Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: How Do I Deal With the Menopause After A Diagnosis of Gynaecological Cancer
  81. Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: Menopause and Diabetes
  82. Webinars: Previous – Dealing With A Big Issue: Weight Gain At Midlife
  83. Webinars: Previous – Osteoporosis for Midlife Women and Beyond
  84. Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Advice for Women
  85. Women 20-40
  86. Women 40-60
  87. Women Over 60
  88. Women Under 20
  89. Women [Topics]
  90. Women’s Health
  91. Women’s Health
  92. Women’s Health
  93. Women’s Health
  94. Women’s Health
  95. Women’s Health
  96. Women’s Health Concern [Patient Arm of the British Menopause Society]
  97. Women’s Health Plan [Scottish Government]
  98. Women’s Health Topics
  99. Women’s Health Week, 5-11 September 2022 [Australia]
  100. Women’s Health Wales

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

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Sources

  1. Health After Menopause. Last Updated: 25 March 2021 | Last Reviewed: 17 December 2017. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/health-after-menopause/ Accessed: 31 July 2022
  2. Women’s Health: Information. Review Date: 01 January 2020. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007458.htm Accessed: 31 July 2022
  3. Women’s Health: Information. Review Date: 01 January 2020. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007458.htm Accessed: 31 July 2022
  4. What Is Women’s Health Research? Office of Research on Women’s Health https://orwh.od.nih.gov/research/funded-research-and-programs/what-womens-health-research Accessed: 31 July 2022
  5. Health After Menopause. Last Updated: 25 March 2021 | Last Reviewed: 17 December 2017. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/health-after-menopause/ Accessed: 31 July 2022
  6. Health After Menopause. Last Updated: 25 March  2021 | Last Reviewed: 17 December 2017. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/health-after-menopause/ Accessed: 31 July 2022
  7. Women 40-60. Last Updated: 09 December 2021 | Last Reviewed: 11 October 2018. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/health-checks/women-40-60 Accessed: 31 July 2022
  8. Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64: Information. Review Date: 19 April 2020. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007467.htm Accessed: 31 July 2022
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