There are a host of biological differences that plague women. Menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, childbirth, hormone imbalances, anxiety and depression, and these all play a role on the overall health of women. Here are some of the challenges women faced at different stages of their lives.*
For young women:
- Pressures to achieve academically and socially
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Mental health issues
For women in their reproductive years:
- Pregnancy
- Managing fertility
- Having children
For women in mid-life:
- Menopause
- Musculoskeletal diseases
- Anxiety and depression
Older women:
- Older women experience much higher rates of profound or severe disability than males of the same age
- High rates of dementia and musculoskeletal diseases
Women are often guilty of ignoring health symptoms tending to put the needs of others first. If you would like more information about the physical challenges you may be about to face and how to get through it with a plan, visit your physio.
*Source: https://www.health.gov.au and www.physiotherapy.asn.au
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