Health Tips for Women Travelers Do not have ear-piercing, acupuncture, tattooing or manicures done while traveling. Time zone changes can cause confusion about when to take time-sensitive medication. Talk to your doctor and take the medication at the intervals prescribed, regardless of local time. Bring sanitary products with you. Your particular brand or type of product may not be available in all countries.
Yeast infections are more likely to recur in warm climates.
Carry appropriate medication with you in case it is not available at your destination. Cystitis is an infection of the urinary tract and bladder. Drinking a lot of purified water, especially in warm climates, may help reduce your chance of suffering from this problem. It is commonly recommended that women not fly at all during their last six weeks of pregnancy. Northwest Airlines' policy states that pregnant passengers traveling within 30 days of expected delivery must provide a doctor's statement dated within 72 hours of departure indicating the due date and indicating that air travel does not pose a health risk.