By Omowunmi Oladokun
Based on pure research, some diseases are worse on women because of there reproductive system.
A woman’s reproductive system is unique and highly prone to diseases and examples of such diseases are: Fibroid, Breast Cancer, HIV/AIDS , PCOS e.t.c
FIBROID: It is when non cancerous muscle and tissue like tumors are grown in or on the womb. It could form a hard stone blocking a woman’s womb and can prevent conception and cause absolute ill health.
Symptoms: Pelvic pain, abdominal discomfort, bleeding, back ache.
Diagnosis : Abdominal check through Ultrasound for wrongly shaped stone or enlarged uterus.
2.BREAST CANCER: being breast cancer awareness month, It affects the female breast. It is when a cancerous tumor affects any part of the female breast, growing outwardly and rupturing the outer skin of the breast.
Symptoms: Lump in the breast, ruptured skin, Nipple discharge e.t.c.
Diagnosis: Mammograph/breast ultrasound or X-ray.
3. HIV/AIDS: Research has revealed that almost 53 percent of those living with the HIV/AIDS virus are women. It is popularly referred to as “green”. It affects women sexuality and unprotected sex is the major cause of it.
HIV is the early stage while AIDS is the final stage.
Symptoms: Vaginal Yeast infection, itchy skin, fatigue, fever, flu.
Diagnosis: blood test is the most common diagnosis for HIV/AIDS.
4. PCOS: It is referred to as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It is common in about 10% to 13% of women in their reproductive years. It affects the Uterus and Ovary of a woman and It takes place when the ovaries produce excess hormone. It may lead to infertility.
Symptoms: excessive bleeding, rash or acne, excessive weight gain and infertility.
Diagnosis: Uterus ultrasound.
In conclusion, the above diseases are deadly diseases and early diagnosis is advised. Ignorance is never an excuse in life. Taking care of a woman’s health is personally necessary to prolong your life and to avoid early grave.
