For many years, most medical and health-related research was done on men, and it was assumed that women have the same health problems and needs. We now realize that this is not true. The symptoms and progression of diseases differ between men and women.
Women have special needs due to their unique physiology.
One of the concerns of younger women is maintaining a healthy menstrual cycle. As women age, a major concern is menopause, when hormone levels begin to drop and the menses cease. At this time, many women experience a wide range of discomforts, such as hot flashes, mood swings, and irregular periods. Osteoporosis also becomes more of a concern at this time. The lack of estrogen may speed up bone loss.