Please Read - If You Are a Woman Over Forty it Could Save Your Life

The three deadliest diseases could be prevented if the warning signs were recognized and medical attention sought before it's to late. Unfortunately most woman ignore these common irregularities and dismiss them as forgetfulness, menstrual problems or fatigue due to busy lives. Don't ignore these symptoms and brush them off, it could be the difference between life and death.

By the time a woman reaches forty, she has experienced many menstrual cycles and felt the bloating that is often associated. This fullness or bloating is common with your period and usually resolves itself after the first few days of a cycle. But if the bloating continues on a daily basis long after your period is over make an appointment with your gynecologist. Your doctor will rule out problems with the ovaries and recommend you to a gastroenterologist. Tests to rule out colon cancer should be done, especially if you have a family history, blood in your stool or cramping that lasts several days. Colon cancer can be cured but early detection is the key to survival.

Do you forget where you put the keys or what you were supposed to pick up at the store? This happens to all of us at one time or another and if it's only on occasion it's not a big deal. Sometimes we forget a word and it just won't come to us, it happens. If you forget words or confuse words on a more regular basis, it could be signs of a mini-stroke or mini-strokes which are the precursor of a major stroke. Numbness or tingling on one side of the body is a symptom of a stroke. Call 911, medical attention should be sought immediately. Patients treated in the first three hours following a stroke have a greater chance of survival and better odds of a full rehabilitation.

Our lives are so busy with working, family and community commitments we go to bed exhausted, sleep is a welcome respite. It feels so good to sleep in on a day off and get caught up on that missed slumber. Lack of sleep, sick kids, there are plenty of reasons that sex might not be on your mind like it used to. If you suffer from a constantly low libido it's a good idea to discuss this with your doctor. Diabetes restricts the blood flow in the body due to the high blood sugar levels. Less blood flow can result in decreased desire and functionality of the reproductive organs.

Don't ignore what your body might be trying to tell you, listen and seek medical advice if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. We want you to celebrate your 41st birthday and many more.

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