At Avant Gynecology, we are committed to ensuring you are healthy, no matter your age. That being said, age plays a major role in which health issues you face. That’s why we’ve developed a blog series focusing on the different phases of a woman’s life and the health concerns she might encounter.

We started off discussing the most common health issues women face in their 20s, their 30s, and their 40s. Now, we’re discussing the most common health issues women face in their 50s.

Common Health Problems You Might Face in Your 50s

The biggest health concern for most women during this period is, of course, menopause. After all, it is one of the biggest changes that women experience in their lifetime. However, there are other things to consider as well. 

• Menopause: In technical terms, menopause is the stage in life when a woman will stop menstruating. Your body goes through a process because of the changes in your hormone levels, which means you can experience a full list of symptoms along with changes in your menstrual cycle. It can be complicated and tough to go through menopause, but it is a natural process every woman experiences that will bring many changes, some good and some bad. To learn more about how menopause affects women in their 50s, click here. 

• Mental Health Struggles: As women continue to age, struggles with depression and mental health rise. This can be contributed to losing a sense of purpose and struggling with how much time has already gone by. But there’s still so much to look forward to! Ways to fight against any mental health issues are to explore new hobbies and habits, speak with your loved ones, and schedule professional help such as therapy appointments. 
• Slow Down of Physical Activity: Many women think that this age means that all kinds of physical activity, including sex, stops. But that doesn’t have to be the case! In fact, continuing to follow a regiment of 30 minute cardio exercises five times a week has tremendous health benefits. This includes an increased sex drive, lower risk of heart disease, and weight gain prevention, all of which can be common at this age. 
• Keeping Up With Screenings: It can be tempting as you grow older to stop visiting the doctor as much as you used to. But the older a woman is, the higher her chance of contracting major diseases, such as breast cancer. That’s why regular appointments with your physician is absolutely essential. Speak with your trusted gynecologist to discuss your risk factors so that the two of you can develop a plan of which screenings to get and when.

It’s important to note that this list is just a starting point for ensuring you’re as healthy as possible in this phase of life. Develop a close relationship with your general practitioner and/or gynecologist to ensure you’ve set up a wellness plan that’s right for you.

If you’re in need of guidance on the most common health issues women face in their 50s, reach out to the experts at Avant Gynecology by clicking here or by giving us a call at 404-352-2850.