Apart from sexuality and fertility, women have unique health needs, many of which differ from men. Women’s hormones play an important role in regulating the different activities of the body, including growth, development, metabolism, reproduction, sexual function, mood and sleep. Hormonal changes can greatly affect women’s physical and mental health.
Some of the common conditions that affect women include hormonal, heart and digestive problems. Women may also have urogynaecological issues, which refer to conditions that affect the bladder, reproductive organs, and bowels. There are also specific types of cancer that women are at higher risk for.