 Refers to health issues specific to human female anatomy often relate to structures such as female genitalia, breast or conditions caused by hormones and other medical conditions.

 Oligomenorrhagia  Menometrorrhagia Infertility  Endometriosis  Premenopausal/menopause Sign and symptoms of Premenapause/menopause:  Hot flashes  Lower libido  Vaginal dryness/itchy  Sleep disturbances  Weight gain, food craving  Sagging skin, breast  Osteoporosis

 Antenatal classes  start as soon as possible, less then 15 weeks  Bloods Mostly HIV- 1. If positive to start on PMTCT 2. If already on Arv’s look at viral load 3. Exclusive breast feeding for 6/12

 Signs and symptoms  Difficulty in concentration, remembering, making decisions  Fatigue and decrease in energy  Feeling of guilt, worthlessness and helplessness, hopeless  Insomnia, excessive sleeping, early morning wakefulness  Restlessness/ Irritability  Loss of interest in activities or hobbies including sex  Over eating or appetite loss  Headaches, digestive problems, persistent pain  Thought of suicide, suicide attempt

 Signs and symptoms  Sever headaches  Dizziness  Nausea  Problem with vision  Blood in urine  Irregular heartbeat  Preventative methods  Maintain health weight  Reduce salt intake  Reduce alcohol  Reduce stress Complications

 Signs and symptoms  Frequency of urine  Thirst and hunger  Vision changes  Tingling or numbness in hand and feet  Unexplained weight loss  Itchiness around genitalia/Dry vagina  Wounds or cuts that heal slowly  Complications  Diabetic foot  Miscarriage and still bird in pregnancy  Retinopathy/cataract  Prognosis  Life span is not affected when blood sugar levels are kept in control and complications are less  Ensure one cam live a complication free life

 Signs and symptoms for Breast cancer  Mass or lump in breast  Nipple discharge or redness  Breast or nipple pain  Swelling of part of breast or dimpling 1. Above make it a routine to do mammogram every 1-2yrs 2. Above 50yrs do them yearly

 Signs and symptoms  Vaginal bleed is not normal or change in menstrual cycle  Post coiltal bleeding  Pain during sex  Vaginal discharge that is tinged with blood  How it an be prevented  Pap-smear every after 3yrs if normal  If abnormal the doctor will tell you,  26yrs and younger can get HPV vaccine  The sooner or earlier is found the more it is treated