Why is it Important to Address Women's Health?
It is vitally important to create awareness about women's health, with many women lacking essential information on key women's health issues. It is reported that less than 1 in 5 women feel informed about menstrual wellbeing, and only 14% have adequate knowledge of gynaecological cancers. It is also concerning that only 1 in 10 women have enough information on things such as menopause, female genital mutilation or sexual assault centres. Such gaps highlight the importance of education and support, empowering women with the knowledge they vitally need. By raising awareness, we can address these disparities and promote better healthcare. Addressing women's health ensures that women receive the correct care and understanding they deserve.
Source: The Women's Organisation
What Does Women's Health Encompass?
Women's health encompasses a wide range of physical and mental health issues that affect women throughout their lives. Prominent areas of women's health include menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy, menopause and conditions affecting the vagina, vulva, womb and ovaries. It also concerns key areas such as breast, heart, bone, muscle and bladder health. Mental health also plays a critical role, with many women experiencing Autism and ADHD differently, often going undiagnosed or misunderstood. Women can also face unique challenges with infertility, pelvic health and sexual health, such as PCOS and endometriosis. Additionally, topics like domestic violence, abuse and rape can come under the scope of women's health.
Source: NHS
How Can I Create Awareness of Women's Health?
There are various awareness days and months that relate to the advocacy of women's health, including:
Women's Health Month - May
January:
March:
- National Endometriosis Action Month
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
- International Women's Day - 8th March
April:
- National Infertility Awareness Week - 21st to 27th April
May:
- National Women's Health Week - 12th to 15th May
- Menstrual Hygiene Day - 28th May
July:
September:
October:
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Menopause Awareness Month
- Baby Loss Awareness Week - 9th to 15th October
- World Menopause Awareness Day - 18th October
Sources: Foundation for Female Health Awareness, The Mental Health Speakers Agency, NHS Employers, CDC
Raising awareness of women's health issues is vital in closing the gap in medical research and care. It is evident that there are long-standing inequalities in medical research and care, with alarming statistics emphasising this. It has been reported that over 70% of medicines used in pregnancy lack proper safety information, and in the past 30 years only one drug has been developed specifically for pregnancy. It is also evidenced that 5x more research is dedicated to erectile dysfunction, affecting 19% of men, compared to premenstrual syndrome, which affects 90% of women. By increasing awareness of the health issues that women face, research can be driven and funding can be secured to ensure better health outcomes for women.
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