Women’s health issues continue to persist with 38 per cent increase in menstrual problems & PCOS: GOQii

More than 67.3 per cent of teen women suffer from menstrual issues such as pains, irregular periods and heavy flow starting from their teens and well into their adulthood

In GOQii’s Women’s Health Report which is part of the India Fit Report 2022, GOQii conducted a focused group study among 2000 women to specifically  understand what are the health issues they are undergoing. The survey states that women with menstrual problems have seen an increase in 2021 to an average 38.8 per cent as against an average of 32.8 per cent of female health issues in 2020, a jump of 15 per cent. PCOS at 31 per cent has increased by 29 per cent from 2020. Problems such as Urinary Tract infection (UTI) and Vaginal Discharge have seen a decrease of 25 and 26 per cent respectively from 2020.

Speaking about the study, Vishal Gondal, Founder & CEO, GOQii, said, “In a household, Women are the cornerstone of the family’s overall health & hence are the CEO of the house. Often, they are focused on the health care of their spouse or children, while neglecting their own needs. It is time we help them bring focus onto themselves, it is time women get the same level of guidance & care”.

The findings says, “More than half of the women (57.14 per cent) have regular cycles, which last less than 30 days. Between two menstrual cycles, 9 per cent of women acknowledged receiving periods between 31 to 35 days. About 10 per cent percent of women had irregular periods, defined as a period that lasts longer than 35 days between two consecutive periods. These irregular periods could be caused by a variety of underlying issues such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), hormonal imbalances, stress, hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism) or hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism), and so on.”

Menstrual disorders such as dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, and irregular cycles are common among women in the reproductive age group and they are responsible for physical, behavioral, and emotional changes around the time of menstruation. These disorders affect the normal functioning and social life of women and limit their daily activities.Irregular periods can be managed with a variety of lifestyle modifications, such as eating a good diet, exercising regularly, and using hormone therapy, among other things.

As per the report, “more than 67.3 per cent of teen women suffer from menstrual issues such as pains, irregular periods and heavy flow starting from their teens and well into their adulthood. The percentage accelerates during the young adult age group before finally stabilising in their 60s.”

In conclusion, the answer to all problems related to health is to lead a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle that consists of regular exercise and a proper balanced diet can solve a majority of women’s health issues. Hence, it’s important to take precautions from a young age by following a good diet, avoiding stress and having a regular exercise routine.