Heal, cannot be ignored: women’s health in 30+

Women after 30 years, plunging into a career or family, or both at the same time, pay less and less attention to their health: here they did not attach importance to pain, they brushed off the medicine at hand, or even suffered a spasm, an attack or bleeding. Often, the body itself tells you what to pay attention to – you just have to listen to your body.

Being overweight that is very difficult or impossible to lose

Excess weight is not the most pleasant and desirable companion of a woman at any age, however, at 30, the metabolism slows down and kilograms go much slower. Slowing metabolism can be stimulated by aerobic exercise and a nutritious and healthy diet. However, metabolism is not always to blame for extra pounds. If, with proper nutrition, regular sports, good sleep, kilograms and do not think to leave, then there is a reason to seek advice from a specialist. Visit your doctor regularly, get tested for thyroid hormones in order to get up-to-date information on the state of health.

Changing attitudes towards sex

For someone, an increase in libido after 30 is the norm, and someone at this age does not achieve sexual “awakening” or even experiences a decrease in libido. The reasons for the latter can be different. For example, postpartum depression: Overwork and a decrease in hormone levels affect the desire and the possibility of satisfaction from sex. Another case is when changes in the level of female sex hormones are triggered by premenopause.

New or changing moles or spots on the skin

On According to National Medical Research Center for Preventive Medicine, a person can notice the appearance of moles at any stage of life, but most often it occurs before the age of 40. It is necessary to closely monitor the behavior of both new and existing nevi. Large moles require more attention: with a diameter of more than 1 cm, a mole requires close medical supervision. Its color can vary from white to black. In the course of its development, a mole can change, and if it begins to grow or change in structure and color, it is better to consult a specialist.

It is difficult or impossible to conceive a child

Fertility problems can usually begin after age 30. Ovulation occurs slightly less frequently, the number and quality of eggs decreases, and the risk of chronic disease increases. However, the reason is not always age – hormonal imbalance, swelling, cyst or unidentified thyroid disorders are possible. If attempts to get pregnant have not been successful, there is a reason to contact a specialist: to make a diagnosis and, if necessary, undergo treatment, since the problem can be easily solved.

Irregular periods or heavy bleeding can occasionally occur, and this is normal. In premenopausal women, which usually occurs at the age of 40+, heavy periods can become common as progesterone levels decrease and estrogen levels rise. At the age of 30+, such phenomena are not typical. Reasons to visit a gynecologist are painful menstruation, irregular menstrual cycles or new-onset menstrual irregularities, heavy bleeding during menstruation, cyclical pain in the mammary glands, spotting between periods, blood after sex. If a woman who has reached puberty does not become pregnant within one year of regular sex life, this is also a reason to consult a doctor.

This problem is especially relevant for women who have given birth: according to data one of the medical projects, urinary incontinence after childbirth occurs in about 30-40% of women. Most often, pathology occurs during repeated childbirth. Many are ashamed of this problem, but it can be solved. If the case is not neglected, then exercises to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor, the so-called Kegel exercises, will provide good support. Electrical stimulation of the vagina, injections, wearing special medical devices for urinary incontinence, or even surgery may be necessary in more difficult situations.

Most women lose 50-100 hairs a day. However, excessive hair loss indicates that no more hair is growing in the follicle, which is a big problem. At the age of 30+, hair loss can be caused by stress or childbirth, but it also signals that the body is lacking in important nutrients. Hair loss in women after 30 is usually caused by a lack of iron. Since menstruation depletes women’s iron stores, women are advised to take 18 mg of iron per day, which is 10 mg more than men. Hair loss can indicate a lack of vitamin D, which can lead to diabetes, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, breast and bowel cancers. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium and strong bones. More than 50% of women suffer from bone diseases due to a lack of vitamin D.