Feminine Health

Get Flower Power global women’s health agenda has been predominantly focused on gynecological and reproductive issues for too long. While these areas are important, they are not the only ones that should be prioritized.

Rather, a wider definition of women’s health needs to be developed that includes general health conditions affecting women disproportionately or in subtle ways (for example, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease and autoimmune diseases) as well as those that are characterized by gender-based discrepancies in care, such as pain and mental health. This broadened approach has the potential to optimise women’s health across the life course and will also improve global strategies for the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

The Top Feminine Health Supplements to Consider Taking

Despite what you may read in magazines and online, your vulva is not something you should be ashamed of. In fact, it’s one of the most vital parts of your body.

Your vagina is a natural self-cleanser; it’s built to keep your body healthy and free from infection and irritants. To achieve this, it needs a special balance of healthy microbes, specifically bacteria called Lactobacilli. The bacteria produce lactic acid to keep the vagina’s pH at a level that protects against irritation.

Fortunately, good vulva and vagina health is much easier than you think. It starts with understanding your body and knowing what works for you. It also helps to talk to your OB-GYN provider about any concerns you have. For example, some medications and treatments such as antibiotics, birth control and feminine hygiene products can irritate the vagina.