Gynecology and Women Health

Women Health Policies and Issues

Women's Health Issues Concerns about women's health policies and care. It is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all women across the lifespan and in a variety of settings. Scientists are learning more about the differences in men's and women's health requirements.

Women Health Issues

• Stroke: There are two varieties of stroke: hemorrhagic, which is caused by bleeding in the brain, and ischemic, which is caused by a blockage of a blood vessel, resulting in decreased blood flow is more common in women.
• Diabetes: Diabetes related problems such as blindness, renal disease, and depression are more common in women.
• Maternal health issues: From iron deficiency anemia to high blood pressure, a woman's health might be affected by the changes she goes through throughout pregnancy.
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) arise when bacteria enter the urethra and grow.
• Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a disorder that weakens your bones, making them more vulnerable to fractures.
• Alzheimer's disease: Alzheimer's disease is a type of Dementia in which abnormal particles in the brain called neurofibrillary tangles and plaques accumulate and damage healthy brain cells.

Legislators can take broad initiatives in their states to promote women's health.

• Establish a women's health office, commission, or task force to address the challenges.
• Hold a women's health week or month to raise awareness about women's health issues.
• Consider donating to organizations and studies that focus on women's health.
• Look into how existing state and federal resources might be used to improve women's health.
• Consider forming a task group or program to focus on the health of female veterans.