PROBLEMS IN ELDERLY

WOMEN
PROBLEMS IN ELDERLY
INCLUDES
 STATISTICAL DATA
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

cervical cancer -41%deaths in US. Women ages 65

and older have a cervical cancer incidence rate of 16.8
per 100,000, compared to 7.4 for women younger than
65.
In 2015 about 231,840 cases of breast cancer
identified, About 40,290 women will die from the
disease.
371,000 people were living with the disease. In
contrast, and due to higher survival rates, the
prevalence of breast cancer was 2,605,000.
incidence of osteoporosis is greater in women, Over
10 million individuals in the country are affected by
osteoporosis
FIBROID UTERUS
Fibroids are abnormal
growths that develop in
or on a womans uterus.
It is unclear why fibroids
develop, but several
factors may influence
their formation, such as
hormones and family
history.
About 70 to 80 percent of
women experience
fibroids by the age of 50.
 Hormones

FIBROIDS?
Hormones
FamilyHistory
Pregnancy
 SYMPTOMS OF
FIBROIDS
Heavy bleeding between or during your periods
that includes blood clots
Pain the pelvis and/or lower back
Increased menstrual cramping
Increased urination
Pain during intercourse
Menstruation that lasts longer than usual
Pressure or fullness in your lower abdomen
Swelling or enlargement of the abdomen
PREVENTION OF
FIBROIDS
Exercise regularly.
Discuss treatment options with your
doctor
Intake of green tea
Recognize the symptoms of uterine
fibroids
 MENOPAUSE
Menopause is the time in a woman's life at
which she can no longer reproduce.
Symptoms of peri menopause, menopause,
and post menopause vary greatly from
woman to woman
 COPING STRATEGIES
Exercise
Meditation
More fluid intake
Avoid spicy foods
Vitamin supplements
Medications
Sedatives
Bath before bedtime
 OSTEOPOROSIS-
THE SILENT THIEF
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone
mass and deterioration of bone tissue. This leads to
increased bone fragility and risk of fracture (broken
bones), particularly of the hip, spine, wrist and shoulder .
 CAUSES
Genetics,
Lack of exercise,
Lack of calcium and vitamin D,
Personal history of fracture as an
adult,
Cigarette smoking,
Alcohol consumption,
History of rheumatoid arthritis,
Low body weight,
family history of osteoporosis.
 SYMPTOMS
No symptoms in the early stages of
bone loss. But once your bones
have been weakened by
osteoporosis, you may have signs
and symptoms that include:
Back pain.
Loss of height over time
A stooped posture
A bone fracture that occurs much
more easily than expected
 PREVENTION
Healthy eating and vitamin D
supplements.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet
Calcium is important for maintaining
strong bones.
 CERVICAL CANCER
occurs when abnormal cells on the
cervix grow out of control.
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus
that opens into the vagina.
Cervical cancer can often be
successfully treated when it's found
early.
It is usually found at a very early stage
through a Pap test
CAUSES- CERVICAL CANCER

Most cervical cancer is caused by a virus

called human papillomavirus, or HPV.
You can get HPV by having sexual contact
with someone who has it. There are many
types of the HPV virus.
Not all types of HPV cause cervical cancer
. Some of them cause genital warts, but
other types may not cause any symptoms.
Symptoms of cervical cancer:
Bleeding from thevaginathat is not
normal, such as bleeding between
menstrual periods, aftersex, or after
menopause.
Pain in the lower belly or pelvis.
Pain duringsex.
Vaginal dischargethat isn't normal.

 PREVENTION
Since infection with human papilloma virus (HPV) is the
most important risk factor for cervical cancer and pre
cancers,
It is important to avoid genital HPV infection. This may
mean delaying sex, limiting the number of sex partners,
and avoiding a sex partner who has had several other
partners.
Condoms are important to prevent the spread of
sexually transmitted diseases, but they can't give full
protection against HPV since there may be skin-to-skin
contact of exposed areas which can transmit the virus.
 BREAST CANCER
Breast cancer usually starts off in the inner lining of milk
ducts or the lobules that supply them with milk.
A malignant tumor can spread to other parts of the
body.
A breast cancer that started off in the lobules is known
as lobular carcinoma, while one that developed from the
ducts is called ductal carcinoma
 CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER
Getting older
Genetics
A history of breast cancer
Having had certain types of breast lumps
Dense breast tissue
Estrogen exposure
Obesity
Alcohol consumption
Radiation exposure
HRT (hormone replacement therapy)
Certain jobs
Women who detect any of the following signs or
symptoms should tell their doctor
A lump in a breast
A pain in the armpits or breast that does not
seem to be related to the woman's menstrual
period
Pitting or redness of the skin of the breast; like
the skin of an orange
A rash around (or on) one of the nipples
A swelling (lump) in one of the armpits
An area of thickened tissue in a breast
One of the nipples has a discharge; sometimes
it may contain blood
The nipple changes in appearance; it may
become sunken or inverted
The size or the shape of the breast changes
The nipple-skin or breast-skin may have started
SYMPTOMS BREAST
CANCER
 PREVENTING BREAST
CANCER
Some lifestyle changes
Alcohol consumption
Physical exercise
Diet
Postmenopausal hormone therapy
Breast cancer screening
Breastfeeding