Face it, ladies! The time to see a doctor is short, and it will get shorter and shorter. What if your doctor had more time? Then she may give you some advice. As one of the authors of The Five Questions of the Vagina, Dr. Alisa Dweck offers the following health advice to ladies.
"The biggest problem I see in most patients is that they have too much to do and want to dispose of them all, and that puts a lot of pressure on you. Stress can have a major impact on your health, can lead to infertility, and may also increase your risk of illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and heart disease. Therefore, you have to find a stress reduction method that works for you and stick to it."
"Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite glass of wine or a piece of chocolate cake from time to time. The key to it is moderation, eating more lean protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates and fiber."
"Consuming too much calcium increases the risk of kidney stones and may even increase the risk of heart disease. If you're under the age of 50, you should consume 1,000 mg of calcium per day, and women over the age of 50 should consume 1,200 mg of calcium per day, and these calcium can be consumed through about 3 servings of calcium-rich foods, such as milk, salmon, and almonds."
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"Women need to do at least 3-5 aerobic exercises, resistance exercises or weight-bearing exercises per week to prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Exercise also promotes a good self-image, which is very important for women's mental health."
"While many women can still get pregnant in their late 40s or even early 40s, women's fertility may begin to decline at age 32. So, if you want to have children, you can ask your doctor for some advice and make the right choice, like freezing eggs."
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"Contraception not only prevents women from getting pregnant before they are ready, but also helps reduce the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer and regulates women's menstrual cycles."
If you are 21 years old or older now, make sure you have a cervical smear every 3 years to check if you have cervical cancer. If you are 30 to 65 years old, you can have a cervical smear and a human papillomavirus (HPV) every 5 years. If your doctor says your risk of developing the disease is low, then beyond that age, you can stop the test. If you have sex frequently and are at high risk of STDs, you should be checked annually for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Also, test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at least once, and tests should be done more frequently if you are at risk. Don't overlook the annual checkup, doctors need to evaluate many other issues each year, such as potential infections, the need for contraception, and sexual complaints."
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"Sex reduces stress and can also reduce the risk of chronic diseases, but only if you enjoy the process. If anything affects sexual gratification, such as dryness or pain, you can consult a doctor about solutions and treat it as soon as possible."
"Sleep needs vary, but if you have trouble getting out of bed, are prone to fatigue, or have trouble concentrating, it can be caused by lack of sleep. Recent studies have shown that lack of sleep increases the risk of heart disease and psychological problems."
"Currently, doctors can screen patients with a family history of breast, ovarian cancer and chronic diseases to assess their health risks and then consider taking appropriate precautions."
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