International Women’s Day, celebrated this Saturday (8), goes beyond the honors and celebrations. The date represents a valuable opportunity to reinforce the need to take care of female health, promoting well-being and ensuring access to appropriate diagnostics and treatments for the main diseases that affect women.
It is important to remember that women’s health encompasses several aspects, from physical and emotional balance to the prevention and treatment of gynecological diseases. It is essential to raise awareness about preventive medicine through regular consultations with the gynecologist, as well as highlight the importance of demystifying taboos related to female health.
Despite advances in medicine and access to information, some topics are still surrounded by prejudice, making it difficult to seek medical care and impact women’s welfare. These include menstruation, sexuality, infertility, to postpone pregnancy and.
Among the conditions that most impact female health, we highlight breast and cervical cancer, A, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. With adequate preventive measures, early diagnosis and healthy habits, many of these conditions can be avoided or, when inevitable, well -controlled, reducing risk of complications and improving quality of life.
Healthy lifestyle habits are proven beneficial to gynecological health. Here are some practices that can be incorporated into the daily routine of women:
- Maintain a balanced diet;
- Practice physical activities regularly;
- Prioritize adequate intimate hygiene;
- Establish a preventive exam routine;
- Take care of mental health;
- Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
In addition to the self -care routine, it is worth remembering that, nowadays, many women choose to postpone maternity to devote themselves to career, studies or personal projects. However, it is essential that this decision is made with knowledge and planning to avoid impacts on future fertility.
Family planning involves understanding the options available for preserving fertility, ensuring that women have freedom of choice about the right time to get pregnant. Among the main alternatives, we highlight the freezing of eggs, a procedure that allows preserving the quality of the eggs for a future pregnancy. This method has become an essential tool for women who want to postpone motherhood without compromising their chances of healthy pregnancy.
A message for all women
On International Women’s Day, rather than celebrating achievements, it is essential to reinforce the importance of self -care and commitment to female health. Each woman has the right to take care of herself, to inform themselves and to seek quality of life without guilt or judgments. Motherhood must be a choice, not an imposition, and science offers tools for this decision to be made at the right time, safely and tranquility.
The true celebration of this date is the valorization of health, well-being and female autonomy. May this day be a powerful reminder that self-care is not a luxury, but an act of self-love. May all women feel encouraged to prioritize their health and well-being, as each deserves to live with fullness, safety and happiness.
*Text written by Maria Cecilia Erthal (CRM 408660 RJ – RQE 30301), medical specialist in assisted reproduction
