01/09/2025
Women’s Health Week is here! This year’s theme is “Say yes to you” highlighting the need for women to stay on top of health checks and as they’re often the carer’s of family and ageing parents and need to also prioritise their health.
With that in mind, important health checks relevant to my practice that I see women put off are:
• Are you up to date with your bowel cancer screening? Especially if you have noticed any changes in your bowel habits or are experiencing abdominal pain.
• Have you had a bone density scan? Important if there is a family history of osteoporosis or have a thyroid condition or low vitamin D.
• Have you had your heart checked? Conditions like gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia significantly increase your risk of heart disease, and heart disease risk overall increases after menopause.
Remember nutrition and lifestyle plays a significant role in all three of these conditions!