Most common health conditions in women

Women can suffer from breast cancer due to the uncontrolled growth of breast cells. Usually, they invade healthy cells by entering the lobules and milk ducts. Gradually, it starts spreading to other parts of the body. In some cases, breast cancer starts affecting other tissues of the breast as well.

When suffering from this disease, lumps start forming around the breast or on the breast. Apart from this, symptoms like excessive pain in the breast or the surrounding area, red skin of the breast and rash on the nipple start appearing.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common reproductive disease in women that arises as a result of a hormone imbalance in the body. In the body of women suffering from PCOS, there is more secretion of male sex hormones (androgens) than is considered normal, due to which fluid-filled cysts may start forming in the ovaries.

Women suffering from PCOS have to deal with many physical and mental problems. In women with PCOS, the process of ovulation may begin to get interrupted. Due to this interruption, women may experience problems in pregnancy. Apart from this, women with PCOS are at higher risk of developing type-2 diabetes and obesity. Women with PCOS may experience symptoms like abdominal pain, pelvic pain, excessive hair growth on the face, chest, abdomen, thumb or toes, hair loss, acne, oily skin, dandruff and spots on the skin

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Interstitial cystitis is a chronic bladder condition that causes repeated discomfort or pain in the bladder or the surrounding pelvic region. In people suffering from this problem, there is usually swelling or irritation in the walls of the bladder. IC (Interstitial cystitis) can affect anyone; however, it is much more common in women compared to men.

If you have interstitial cystitis, you may experience mild discomfort in the abdomen or pelvis, frequent urination, increased urge to urinate, feeling of pressure on the abdomen or pelvis, severe pain in the bladder or pelvis, severe pain in the lower abdomen (which Intensifies when the bladder is filled or emptied), etc.

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Ovarian and cervical cancer are common problems faced by women. There are many people who do not know the difference between ovarian and cervical cancer. Cervical cancer starts from the lower part of the uterus and ovarian cancer starts from the fallopian tubes. However, the symptoms of both conditions are very similar. In cervical cancer, discharge and pain are experienced during the course. On the other hand, in ovarian cancer, you may see symptoms like swelling in the abdomen, pressure and pain in the abdomen, frequent urination, irregularity in menstruation and pain during intercourse.

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The problem of fibroids is very common in women. This is a non-cancerous tumour condition. Women may suffer from uterine fibroids due to hormonal changes in the body or genetic reasons. Fibroids are made up of muscle cells and tissues that grow in and around the wall of the uterus or womb. It is difficult to tell the exact cause of the problem of fibroids right now. However, the risk of developing fibroids becomes higher in those who are overweight and have genetic factors.

Severe pain or heavy flow during periods, feeling full in the lower abdomen, frequent urination, pain during sex, lower back pain, fertility problems (such as infertility and multiple miscarriages) may be experienced.

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