5 COMMON DISEASES AMONG WOMEN

   Have you ever considered the health of your spouse/loved ones?💁

What comes to mind when you think about women's health?..   Over the years, it's been told women are more exposed to infections than men..

     Keep these 5 possible diseases in your rador and check out how you can prevent / abstain from them.

     Let's Go

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1. CANCER

Breast cancer is like a top notch when considering diseases that affects women most. Breast cancer occurs when there is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the breast . 90% breast cancer in women are invasive.  Do you know  "Men can also develop breast cancer?😳

    Symptoms of Breast Cancer;

A malignant breast lump can occur by itself. It's advisable to run a self- exam breast cancer test in your closet. If you notice any lump, contact a gynacologist👍

   Hey , I don't know how to run a self - exam breast cancer test🥺, can you help me out?💁

I'm always here for you buttercakes 🥰 it's an easy procedure that won't require an external factors 😆

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Once in a  month after your period or if still menstruating, self examine your breast with these steps;

1. Look at your breast in the mirror to check if there's any visual changes in shape and color of nipples( redness, swell, rashes) .

2. Raise your arms and use the opposite arm to examine your breast . It's advisable to touch your nipples to confirm any discharge.

3 lie on your back to repeat same procedures . If there's any negative effects, contact your doctor.

         OTHER SYMPTOMS  ARE;

✓ Thickness of swelling of the breast

✓ Irritation of dimpling of the breast

✓ Redness of the nipples

✓  Pains around the nipples.

2. UTERINE FIBROIDS

This is the most common uncancerous tumor in women of childbearing age. 

    Symptoms are;

✓Frequent urination

✓Heavy or painful period or bleeding between periods

✓Severe pains during sex

✓Lower back pains

✓Multiple miscarriages and early labor.

3. INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS

This is a chronic bladder condition resulting in constant discomfort or pain in the bladder or pelvic region. Interstital cystitis can affect anyone but more common in women. 

  Symptoms are ;

✓Frequent urination

✓Abdominal or pelvic mild discomfort

✓Tenderness ( A discomfort or pain when an affect area is been touched)

✓An urgent urge to urinate.

4. ENDOMETRIOSIS

This is a disease that affect women's uterus ( the place where the baby grows when a woman becomes pregnant).  There is always a "tissue" that lines the uterus. When this tissue lines somewhere else aside the uterus, it results to " Endometriosis". This can result to heavy flow, infertility, abnormal pains

5 SEXUAL VIOLENCE 🙄

    Don't ever joke with sexual violence if you are a victim . Sexual violence refers to sexual activity where consent is not obtained freely. If you are been abused sexually, it can result to leaving a trauma which can lead to depression. 

Speak out when  sexually abused!!

                      Quick Reminder

Do you experience changes in your body as a woman?.

Do you have changes in your menstruation ( color changes or a disflow in blood circulation), Consult a gynacologist .

You don't need  a reason to schedule your first appointment. It is recommended for girls from the age of 15 to visit a gynacologist atleast thrice a year. You'll probably get pee shy🤭, it's the basic but you really need to be more concerned with your health🤏

    Health is wealth

Love you💕💕

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