Health Corner
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS) "An estimated 70% to 90% of menstruating women experience some form of PMS. These problems are more likely to trouble women in their 20s and 30s."1 MENSTRUAL CRAMPS "Cramps affect 50% to 90% of all menstruating women. Primary dysmenorrhoea (period pain) usually begins within three years after a girl begins menstruating."1 PROBLEMS OF MOTHERHOOD "Many women have, but do not report, physical and emotional disorders after childbirth, some of which are persistent. At present, postnatal care does not adequately address these needs."2 POST-CHILDBIRTH DECLINE "Enlarged hiatus, a loose vagina and... vaginal flatus...may lead them to refuse intercourse."3 MENOPAUSE "In 2002, the main concerns were the fear of hot flashes (60%), appearance and weight problems (44%) - 'a hard time to be gone through'."4 AGEING "(Body) changes can affect your sexual relationships."1 Sources: 1. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research 2. The Lancet 3. Medical Tribune 4. The French Association for the Study of Menopause 5. http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/diseasesandcond Are all the mentioned enough to put you off being a women? Perhaps even set you lamenting that it is not fair to the fairer sex? What is worse, these are not the only problems that have to be accommodated by multi-tasking women. Family and work loads pile on women's shoulders even more unforgivingly in the name of modernization. It is evident when more than 35% of the total workforce in Malaysia is female (Malaysia Department of Statistics, 2001). Due to all these responsibilities, it is easy for a woman to neglect her health and general well being. More than 4.5 million women ages 18 to 50 report at least one chronic gynaecological condition each year. It's estimated that 30% to 40% of women have pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) and symptoms severe enough to disrupt their daily activities.5 As Malaysian women are now living beyond the age of 70 years (Malaysia Department of Statistics, 1995) and often more than seven years longer than men, it is necessary for them to take the right nutrients so that they not only gain longevity, but also health. A woman's health problems begin from puberty right up to old age, so it is essential that every woman has the best in caring for her body so she is able to live a fuller, active and fulfilled life. Introducing LD-Venus, a convenient and fast-acting nutritional supplement that allows it to be ingested with a minimum of fuss and preparation. Ladies will see benefits as the efficacy of the ingredients brings invigoration and relief for various ailments and conditions.
posted by PinkLady @ 1/11/2006 06:43:00 AM
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