As young women and girls, do you forego your sexual health and well-being just because you know that you are not conceiving any time soon? If so, you need a perception change to avoid all future mishaps and circumstances.
Sexual health and well-being for every woman needs prioritized attention right after hitting puberty. Puberty is the age at which adolescents become sexually mature and are capable of reproducing! Right when women start menstruating, they can reproduce. This is the time when your reproductive health needs prioritized attention.
Women’s Sexual and reproductive health and well-being is not constricted to being able to conceive; many other health factors are associated with it!
If you have been ignoring this part of physical well-being, now is the time to get informed and start taking measures leading to the slightest health problems.
Components and Importance of Reproductive Health
#1. Role of Contraception & Lifestyle Habits in Deteriorating Reproductive Health!
Did you know that 25% of women could avoid maternal deaths when they are informed about proper contraception to avoid pregnancy?
You don’t want to talk about it, you don’t want to ask, and you don’t feel the need to ask experts! Here is the problem.
The data above also means that 25% of women died because they took misinformed contraceptives when thinking to avoid pregnancy! You need to consult experts about the contraception that will least harm your health.
Here’s what Dr Karishma from our expert panel has to say on this!
She suggests that emergency contraceptives should be used only in emergencies & shouldn’t be made a regular habit because the hormone dose is quite heavy and results in missed cycles! She further says that women who are looking for regular contraception must consult experts because their lifestyle can be examined, and l a likewise lighter option can be suggested that goes well with their daily habits and does not hamper the body & health.
A standard reference of such kinds of contraceptives where you are exposed to multiple options and you get to choose one that goes well with the lifestyle habits is also called cafeteria contraception.
Additionally, she says that sleep hygiene is essential. Social media has ruined the sleep cycle for many women, leading to health complications in the long run. Every woman must have a decent 7-8 hours of sleep per day!
Dr. Karishma says that she has had multiple women coming to the clinic after taking heavy doses of contraceptives without expert consultation and then facing problems of missed cycles and disrupted basic reproductive health!
These were a few basic tips or a Healthy Female Reproductive System that can be easily considered in day to day life!
#2. Diet & Lifestyle Habits!
Diet and lifestyle have a huge impact on overall health and well-being. In the context of common reproductive health issues in womesexual, diet plays a quintessential role.
Dr. Karishma suggests that women should choose a high-fiber diet rich in nutrients. She does not recommend heavy carbohydrates but one rich in protein and fiber.
Dr Karishma says, “One can opt for paneer paratha rather than trying to satisfy everyday pizza cravings.”
Moderation is the key, and balancing nutrition must be practiced by women wanting to lead healthier lives and face minimal to no pregnancy consequences.
Conclusion
A good lifestyle today will bring ease tomorrow. Having an easy pregnancy and smoother prenatal and postnatal phase is possible when you stay aware today. The root of all health problems is lifestyle, and the solution to all health problems is a balanced lifestyle at an early stage. Health and well-being is no restriction but a habit! Once you learn to find space for eating right, sleeping well, and exercising daily, you will unlock doors to good health and the least health complications.
