Health Guide India (English) - November 2023

• Back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebrae. • Loss of height over time. • A stooped posture. • A bone fracture that occurs much more easily than expected This is a condition in which bone density decreases. Osteoporosis is a major health concern for women, especially after menopause. It is said that one of every two women over 50 suffer a fracture related to osteoporosis in their lifetime. Osteoporosis • Weight gain • Dry skin • Water retention • Pain, muscle stiffness, or swelling in your joints • Depression, nervousness, anxiety, or irritability • Decreased sex drive • Infertility • Heavy or irregular periods, including missed periods • Excessive hair on the face, chin, or other parts of the body • Acne on the face, chest, or upper back • Thinning hair or hair loss • Darkening of skin, especially along neck creases • Vaginal dryness • Burning with urination • Increased frequency of urination without passing much urine • Increased urgency of urination • Bloody urine • Cloudy or milky urine • Urine that has a strong odour • Pelvic pain in women Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers and they travel around the bloodstream telling tissues and organs what to do. They help control many of your body’s major processes, including metabolism and reproduction. When you have a hormonal imbalance, you have either too much or too little of a certain hormone. Even tiny changes can have serious effects on the body. Hormonal Imbalance Women have shorter urethra than men, which shortens the distance that bacteria travels to reach the bladder, therefore, the infections are more commonly found in women. Urinary tract infections are common in women, and many women experience more than one infection during their lifetimes. Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms: Symptoms: Symptoms: 77

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