Women's health issues deserve greater patient input.
Women's health starts with the individual. Take steps to reduce your risk of disease and talk to your health care professional about your health concerns. Focusing on women's health issues now demand more from medical research and from the health care system. As a result, more women have become partners in their medical care, working with their health care professionals to make medical decisions. You should be an informed consumer. Read as much as you can about women's health and wellness strategies and about any specific health conditions you may have. Ask your health care professional to recommend sources you can trust.
Know your family medical history and any women's health issues unique to your family.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Exercising, developing and maintaining a healthy diet, not smoking and managing stress can help you avoid some major women's health concerns.
Always ask your health care professional for a full explanation of any pharmaceutical or other treatments she/he prescribes, including the side effects that you may experience. Schedule regular medical checkups and screenings to monitor your current health and identify potential women's health problems early.
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