International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March, when it is important to raise awareness not only of women’s role in society and the importance of gender equality – in terms of pay and career progression – but also of their health and mental well-being.
From birth to early adolescence, girls and boys follow roughly the same life course, both in terms of physical and mental development. For girls, hormonal changes, sexual maturation, the development of secondary sexual characteristics and the development of physique begin earlier than for boys and are therefore completed earlier. As a teenager, as a young girl, you have to deal partly with these changes, partly with the mood swings that come with them, with the emergence of emotions you have never experienced before. By the end of adolescence, between the ages of 25 and 26, these changes are complete, the female body shape is established and the mood swings of the past can be calmed down. From this age, women generally have their biologically fertile period until the age of 44-45, when they have children, start families and are most active in terms of work and career.
Dreaded menopause
While the appearance of irregular bleeding in adolescence means that sexual maturation has begun, after the age of 45-50 it is a warning sign of menopause. Menopause is a natural biological state that is associated with the loss of fertility, but it can also often cause unpleasant physical symptoms, emotional swings and mood swings. Some women feel that they are losing their physical attractiveness: their skin sags, their hair falls out, their sex life can become painful because of vaginal dryness, and sweating, hot flushes, headaches and insomnia can make it difficult to carry out daily tasks and even routine tasks. If these symptoms worsen, you should consult a specialist who can help you with medication. There are a number of medicinal products available in pharmacies to help you through this difficult time. Regular laboratory tests – such as those offered by HR-Pharma in Szeged – can help to detect diseases that threaten women early.
An old woman is not a spinster
The WHO calls the ’aging phase’ the period between 60 and 74 years, and years above that age are referred to as ’old age’. Thanks to advances in medical science, healthier lifestyles and regular exercise, the active years can be increasingly extended, and it is important to maintain health and vitality. Musculoskeletal system deteriorates, muscle strength is reduced, and osteoporosis can result in a fracture even from a fall or minor impact. Lung capacity is reduced, the sense of smell and taste is impaired, and the efficiency of absorption of nutrients is impaired. Eating healthy food, walking, and keeping the mind active – reading, doing puzzles – can all help to keep your age beautiful for a long time.
Packages for women offered by HR-Pharma in Szeged: