10 Health Tips For Women

Let's face it, ladies: Doctor visits short. And they are getting shorter. What if the doctor you have more time? He will tell you the same thing that OB-GYN Alyssa Dweck, MD, co-writing V for Vagina, want you to know.

1. Remove Your Stress.

"The biggest problem I see in most of my patients is that they have too much on their plate and want to juggle everything. Stress can have health consequences are significant, from infertility higher risk of depression, anxiety, and heart disease. Find a method of stress reduction that works for you and stick with it. "

2. Stop dieting.

"Eating healthy does not mean you have to forgo a glass of your favorite wine or a piece of chocolate cake now and then. The key is moderation. Get a mix of lean protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates intelligent, and fiber."

3. Do not be too much consumption of calcium.

"Too calcium is absorbed could increase the risk of kidney stones and may even increase the risk of heart disease. If you are under 50, taking to 1,000 milligrams per day, while the over-50 women should get 1,200 milligrams per day mainly through diet - around three servings of calcium-rich foods such as milk, salmon and almonds ".

4. Do more than cardio.

"Women need a mix of cardio and resistance or weight-bearing exercise at least three to five times a week to help prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Exercise also promotes good self-image, which is really important for women's mental health."

5. Think about fertility.

"While many women do not have a problem getting pregnant in their 30s and even into their early 40s, a woman's fertility may begin to decline as early as 32. So if you want to have children, talk with your doctor about the options, such as freezing your eggs. "

6. Respect for birth control.

"KB gotten a bad rap, but not only it can make you get pregnant before you are ready, studies show it can reduce the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer and regulate your cycle."

7. Consult your doctor every year.

Make sure you get a Pap test to check for cervical cancer every three years if you are 21 or older. If you are 30-65, you can get both a Pap test and an HPV test every five years. Older than that, you might be able to stop the test if your doctor says you are at low risk. If you are s*xually active and have a higher risk for STDs, get a test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis yearly. Taking an HIV test at least once, more often if you are at risk. Do not skip your annual checkup. Your doctor needs to annually assess the many other issues such as potential infection, your need for contraception, and s*xual complaints. "

8. Have good s*x.

"S*x reduces stress and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases -. But only if you enjoy If something prevents you from s*xual fulfillment, such as drought or pain, talk to your doctor to find a solution."

9. Get more sleep

"Sleep needs differ, but if you have trouble getting out of bed, get tired easily, or have trouble concentrating, you might not get enough. Recent research has shown that can put you at greater risk of heart disease and psychological problems."

10. Consider genetic testing.

"Physicians can now filter out those with a family history of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and chronic disease to assess their risks -. And then consider precautions Talk to your doctor."