3. Eat a healthy diet to maintain a healthy body weight. Your menstrual cycle is highly dependent on your weight; women who are too thin or too heavy may start to experience problems such as losing their periods or having excessive or irregular flow. Eating a healthy, high-fibre diet and drinking lots of water can also help avoid constipation, which, in turn, can reduce period pain.
4. Do your Kegel exercises to keep the pelvic floor strong. A weak pelvic floor can cause problems with your bladder, such as loss of urine with a cough or sneeze, and can contribute to sexual problems.
5. Work out regularly and in moderation. Include exercises such as yoga, which are good for reducing pelvic pain.
6. Plan your pregnancy. Once women are into their mid 30s, it becomes more difficult to get pregnant and the risk of miscarriage increases. Good health prior to becoming pregnant is beneficial to you and your baby; a preconception checkup can help determine whether you are at risk of any medical problems so you can treat them beforehand and can help ease the stress of pregnancy and delivery.
7. Care for your vulva and vagina by avoiding harsh soaps and douching, by wearing light breathable clothing and by ditching daily use of panty liners as they retain moisture against your body.
For more information about gynecological health and risks, visit Women's Health Matters Cancer Health Care, The Canadian Cancer Society, Ovarian Cancer Canada and The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation.
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