The importance of women’s health
The saying, “a woman’s work is never done,” rings true with most women.
Women’s roles often include family obligations, caregiving for children and the elderly and work responsibilities. As women, we tend to feel overwhelmed that there are just not enough hours in the day.
We may feel a sense of failure in not being able to meet expectations.
Immense pressure is placed on women to be great mothers, excellent cooks, loving partners and have successful careers.
Too often, we spend more time meeting the needs of others rather than nurturing our own. The body is greatly influenced by the mind’s power. Chronic stress builds up so that pressure begins to seem like everyday life for some women.
We have the tendency to be so busy that we do not take time to slow down long enough to think about how stress negatively affects us physically, mentally, and many a time, emotionally. There is a strong connection between your mind and body, or you could say your body and mind 95% of all illnesses are caused or worsened by stress.
Some of the results thereof begin to negatively affect women’s health in the following ways:
Heart health;
Immune function; Depression and anxiety; Headaches and migraines; Bowel issues; Pregnancy issues; and Menstrual problems.
Women’s medical needs and associated expenses often differ significantly from those of men. As a result, it’s vital for women to consider their requirements and health risks when choosing a medical aid scheme.
It is not only the reproductive process that differentiates the sexes.
Women are also more susceptible to various chronic conditions and diseases than men.
When investigating medical aid schemes, it’s important to establish whether they provide adequate cover for your needs.
Fortunately, many of the chronic illnesses to which women are vulnerable to are covered as prescribed minimum benefits, or PMBs. This means that all medical aid schemes are required, by law, to provide minimum benefits that cover the associated costs of diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Certain medical aid schemes offer screening and prevention benefits, for example, covering the cost of one mammogram and one pap smear per beneficiary per year.
Contact an Edge medical aid adviser today on 041-581-2509 or visit www.edgefinance.co.za if you are searching for medical aid options that offers adequate cover for women and we will guide you in the right direction.
Keeping the end in mind by taking your journey with you, your way, and in the best way.