Monica Radulescu A communication man, he decided to dedicate his professional activity to informing women about the importance of women’s health after his friend Cristina lost her life in the battle against uterine cancer. This year she published a free e-book for women’s information “Complete Guide to Periodic Consultations”. I learned from Dr. Cătălina Pușcașu, family doctor, which tests are useful for women, in addition to the basic package.
Some conditions are silent for years, which is why routine blood tests and medical exams are needed. In addition to the basic package, women especially after childbirth or after the age of 40 are also recommended additional medical tests and blood tests.
Heavy periods? How do you cope with the iron?
One of the tests recommended for women is that for the determination of iron in the body. When was the last time you checked the iron? Tests of / for anemia – are indicated for pregnant women. Also, this analysis if you are breastfeeding or breastfeeding, if you have menstrual disorders or heavy periods (iron, ferritin, total capacity to bind iron);
How are you doing with vitamin D?
The dosage of vitamin D, in particular of 25-OH, is one of the important analyzes for the health and well-being of women.
“Many women have a vitamin D deficiency,” explains family doctor Cătălina Pușcașu. This is why it is important to integrate. The supplementation with vitamin D tablets is carried out above all in the cold season, after having administered 25 OH vitamin D to establish the optimal dose;
In hot weather, vitamin D can be synthesized in the skin through sun exposure (not to be confused with sun exposure and a lack of sunscreen).
Don’t eat meat?
Other Important analysis for women’s health is Vitamin B12 Check. “This analysis is particularly suitable if you are vegetarian or vegan, but also if you have undergone stomach surgery such as gastric sleeve” added the family doctor.
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