INFORMATION PROVIDED BY NETWORK 2 WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH CARE COUNCIL
GENERAL INFO
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Low fat diet
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Exercise regularly
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Get adequate sleep
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Manage & reduce stress
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Monthly self-breast exam
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Avoid heavy drinking
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Avoid too much sun
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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:
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Clinical Breast Exam
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GYN Exam
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PAP Smear
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Mammography
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Blood Pressure Check
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Cholesterol Screening
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Colorectal Screening
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Patient Education
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEXUAL TRAUMA
OSTEOPOROSIS RISK FACTORS
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Family history
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Thin/petite build
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Caucasian/Asian descent
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Certain medications (steroids, excessive thyroid hormone)
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Smoking
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Too much caffeine/alcohol
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Decreased hormone levels
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Lack of physical exercise
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Inadequate calcium & vitamin D
REDUCE RISKS OF HEART DISEASE
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Report symptoms of chest, left arm, shoulder,neck, or back pain/discomfort
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Exercise regularly
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Maintain/watch your weight
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If you smoke, QUIT
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Control blood pressure
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Eat a low-fat diet
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If diabetic, control blood sugar
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Have cholesterol checked
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Get routine check ups
SIGNS OF OSTEOPOROSIS
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Loss of height over the years
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Certain types of back pain
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Curved upper back
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Breaking a bone in hip, wrist, or spine from minimal trauma
WHAT YOU CAN DO
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