INFORMATION PROVIDED BY NETWORK 2 WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH CARE COUNCIL

GENERAL INFO

• Low fat diet 
• Exercise regularly
• Get adequate sleep
• Manage & reduce stress
• Monthly self-breast exam
• Avoid heavy drinking
• Avoid too much sun
• Maintain healthy weight

MENOPAUSE

Discuss treatment with provider for symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, emotional changes, and any changing in interest in sexual behavior

ANNUAL EXAMS INCLUDING:

• Clinical Breast Exam
• GYN Exam
• PAP Smear
• Mammography
• Blood Pressure Check
• Cholesterol Screening
• Colorectal Screening
• Patient Education

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEXUAL TRAUMA

• Are you a victim of abuse?
• Physical or Emotional?
• Get assistance & help from behavioral health & trained counselors
• Take care of yourself

OSTEOPOROSIS RISK FACTORS

• Family history
• Thin/petite build
• Caucasian/Asian descent
• Certain medications (steroids, excessive thyroid hormone)
• Smoking
• Too much caffeine/alcohol
• Decreased hormone levels
• Lack of physical exercise
• Inadequate calcium & vitamin D

REDUCE RISKS OF HEART DISEASE

• Report symptoms of chest, left arm, shoulder,neck, or back pain/discomfort
• Exercise regularly
• Maintain/watch your weight
• If you smoke, QUIT
• Control blood pressure
• Eat a low-fat diet
• If diabetic, control blood sugar
• Have cholesterol checked
• Get routine check ups

SIGNS OF OSTEOPOROSIS

• Loss of height over the years
• Certain types of back pain
• Curved upper back
• Breaking a bone in hip, wrist, or spine from minimal trauma

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Eat a diet rich in calcium
• Adequate calcium intake & vitamin D
• Exercise and stay active