20's
This vitamin is essential for women of childbearing age to help prevent neural tube defects.
What is folic acid?
Up to 1 in 5 women experience this condition after giving birth, often underdiagnosed.
What is postpartum depression?
This screening is typically recommended starting at age 40, though guidelines differ.
What is mammography for breast cancer?
The average age of menopause in the U.S. is this.
What is 51?
This condition is the leading cause of fractures and disability in older women.
What is osteoporosis?
20's is the recommended age for beginning this cancer screening
What is cervical cancer screening (Pap smear)?
Controversy exists about whether this type of delivery is being overused in the U.S.
What is Cesarean section (C-section)?
Many women in their 40s notice irregular cycles due to this transition phase.
What is perimenopause?
This class of medications can increase bone density.
What are bisphosphonates?
Women over 65 face greater risk of this type of dementia compared to men.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Debate continues over whether young women should avoid this class of medications due to risk of blood clots.
What are combined oral contraceptives?
The “sandwich generation” often faces health risks from stress when caring for both children and aging parents, raising their risk of this disease.
What is cardiovascular disease?
True or False: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should always be avoided.
What is false? (It can be appropriate in select cases.)
This is the #1 killer of women in their 50s.
What is heart disease?
Controversy exists around whether women should continue this cancer screening after 75.
What is mammography?