20's
This vitamin is essential for women of childbearing age to help prevent neural tube defects.
What is folic acid?
This is the most common cause of infertility in women in their 30s.
What is diminished ovarian reserve (age related)
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)?
Guidelines differ on whether women in their 30s should begin screening for this type of cancer earlier if family history is present.
What is breast cancer?
Many women in their 40s notice irregular cycles due to this transition phase.
What is perimenopause?
This class of medications can increase bone density but carries a risk of jaw necrosis.
What are bisphosphonates?
Guidelines differ on whether women should continue screening for this cancer after 65.
What is cervical cancer (Pap smears)?
Over one-third of women in their 20s have this condition without realizing it, affecting bone health later in life.
What is vitamin D deficiency?
Up to 1 in 5 women experience this condition after giving birth, often underdiagnosed.
What is postpartum depression?
True or False: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should always be avoided.
What is false? (It can be appropriate in select cases.)
True or False: Hot flashes only last for a year or two after menopause.
What is false? (They can last 7–10 years or more.)
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?
Controversy exists about whether this type of delivery is being overused in the U.S.
What is Cesarean section (C-section)?
Weight gain in the 40s is often linked to changes in this hormone.
What is estrogen?
Debate exists over whether women should take this supplement for bone health, due to mixed data on heart risks.
What is calcium?
Controversy exists around whether women should continue this cancer screening after 75.
What is mammography?
True or False: Women in their 20s do not need to worry about heart disease.
What is false?
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?
Women in their 40s are at increased risk for this autoimmune disease, which disproportionately affects women.
What is rheumatoid arthritis (or lupus, acceptable)?
This is the #1 killer of women in their 50s.
What is heart disease?
True or False: Most women over 65 do not need to worry about sexually transmitted infections.
What is false? (Rates of STIs in seniors are rising.)