“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…”.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:
Specialties
What are different women’s health specialties and focus areas?
In Women’s Health MedlinePlus explain:
- 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:
- 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 Looking After Yourself the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:
“During menopause, it’s important to look after yourself. Healthy lifestyle choices will help to improve physical and emotional symptoms at every stage of menopause”.5
Postmenopause
Postmenopause or after menopause, what is it important for women to note about their health?
In What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: What Changes After Menopause?
The JH note:
“It’s important to look after your health after menopause, as changes due to ageing and lower levels of oestrogen can increase your risk of developing certain health conditions”.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
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In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
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- Mayo Clinic Minute: 5 Things Your Blood Can Tell You About Your Health [29 January 2024] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
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- Adult Immunization Schedule By Age
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Resources for You
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- Black Women’s Health Imperative
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month [Australia]
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month [United Kingdom]
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month [United States]
- Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Awareness
- Cervical Cancer Awareness [+ Video]
- Cervical Cancer Prevention Week [22 – 28 Jan 2024, United Kingdom]
- Cervical Cancer Screening: Pap and HPV Tests
- Cervical Cancer Screening—An Interactive Journey
- Cervical Health Awareness Month [January, United States]
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- February Is American Heart Month
- Five Quick Wins: Easy (and Proven) Ways To Protect Your Health
- For Women [Food and Drug Administration, United States]
- Get Checked – Women: A Cancer Prevention Plan for Women
- Get Your Medicare Wellness Visit Every Year
- Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year
- Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month [United States]
- Gynecologic Cancers: Resources To Share – Videos: “Under the Paper Gown”: A Comedy Web Series
- Health After Menopause
- Health Checks
- Health Checkup
- Health Information In Multiply Languages
- Health Screenings for Women Age 65 and Older
- Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64
- Health Secretary Announces New Women’s Health Priorities for 2024
- Healthy Choices
- Healthy Living By Age
- Indigenous Health [Australia]
- Jean Hailes for Women’s Health [Australia]
- Keeping Your Vaccine Records Up To Date
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Let’s Talk Low Libido
- May Is Osteoporosis Awareness Month
- May Is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month
- Mayo Clinic Minute: 5 Things Your Blood Can Tell You About Your Health [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescribing Nature for Mental, Physical Health [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Treatment for Uterine Fibroids Without Surgery [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Menopause
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
- Menstrual Hygiene Day [28 May]
- Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health [Australia]
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
- National Women’s Health Week [May 14-20, 2023, United States]
- Nwhn.org [National Women’s Health Network]
- Office of Minority Health [United States Department of Health and Human Services]
- Office of Research on Women’s Health [United States]
- Office of Women’s Health [Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States]
- Office on Women’s Health [Womenshealth.gov, United States]
- Office on Women’s Health [Womenshealth.gov/Espanol, United States]
- Our Best Mental Health Tips – Backed By Research
- Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England
- Patient Information Leaflets
- Period Pain & Symptom Diary
- Personal Health Issues [Topics]
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Publications In Other Languages
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists [United Kingdom]
- Science Conversation: Science In 5: Episode #107 – How Climate Change Is Affecting Your Health
- Seven Facts To Know About Women’s Health
- Sexually Transmitted Infections, All You Need To Know – Podcast
- Sleep, Food, Exercise, Stress: Why Working on One of These Can Improve the Others
- Supporting Women With Disabilities To Achieve Optimal Health
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health
- The Many Ways Hormones Can Impact Your Health
- Top Health Checks for Women
- Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
- Translating Health Information for Women
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Fibroids Toolkit: A Patient Empowerment Guide
- Video Series-2023: Lifestyle Modification and Prevention of Breast Cancer
- Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
- Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
- Women 20-40
- Women 40-60
- Women Over 60
- Women [Topics]
- Women’s Health
- Women’s Health
- Women’s Health
- Women’s Health
- Women’s Health
- Women’s Health Action Plan 2022-2023 [Ireland]
- Women’s Health Concern [Patient Arm of the British Menopause Society]
- Women’s Health Matters
- Women’s Health Plan [Scottish Government]
- Women’s Health Strategy for England
- Women’s Health Topics [From the FDA Office of Women’s Health] [Food and Drug Administration, United States]
- Women’s Health Wales
- Women’s Health Week [2-6 September 2024, Australia]
Sources
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- Women’s Health: Information. Review Date: 10 January 2022. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007458.htm Accessed: 01 January 2024
- Women’s Health: Information. Review Date: 10 January 2022. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007458.htm Accessed: 01 January 2024
- Women’s Health: Information. Review Date: 10 January 2020 MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007458.htm Accessed: 01 January 2024
- 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: 01 January 2024
- Looking After Yourself. Last Updated: 09 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 18 January 2024
- What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: What Changes After Menopause? Last Updated: 04 September 2023 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause#the-menopause-transition Accessed: 01 January 2024
- Women 40-60. Last Updated: 26 August 2023 | Last Reviewed: 11 October 2018. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/health-checks/women-40-60 Accessed: 14 September 2023
- Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64: Information. Review Date: 30 April 2022. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007467.htm Accessed: 01 January 2024