Tips for a Healthy Female Reproductive System

The female reproductive system is susceptible to trauma, imbalances and infections that may inhibit pregnancy, usher in infectious disease or cause infertility. While there is no definite way to stop disease, there are precautions to take to keep your reproductive system healthy.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle

Proper diet, healthy body weight, exercise and sufficient sleep are habits that help your reproductive system. Being overweight or underweight may cause complications during pregnancy, just as enduring constant stress may weaken your body’s immune system and predispose you to infections. You should always remember that stress can alter your normal menstrual cycle and cause hormonal imbalances that may result in issues eventually.

Quit smoking

A single stick of cigarette contains countless toxic compositions that lead to addiction, cancer and coronary issues. Studies have shown that smoking can compromise the ovaries, the uterus and other areas of the female reproductive system. Also, smoking during pregnancy can predispose your unborn child to congenital abnormalities.

Go for regular screenings

With aging, getting a trusted gynecologist may be a great idea. It is advisable to go for routine screening, including Pap smears and STD and infections tests. These will ensure early detection of any condition and ensure a better chance of survival.

Practice safe sex

Safe sex is important for preventing diseases. Some STDs are incurable, including HIV, and these diseases may alter your life permanently. Before engaging in sexual intercourse, you need to get your partner screened to be sure they are safe, or you can use a condom to prevent disease transmission.

Have regular orgasms

Orgasms trigger the release of healthy hormones and prompt the contraction of the uterus, which can help ease and detoxify your body. The reproductive system will remain healthy and in good shape, not to mention that it is an excellent stress reliever that can help you sleep better and ensure overall well-being.

Increase consumption of calcium and magnesium

Magnesium alleviates headaches, sugar cravings, dizziness and low blood sugar linked with PMS. Calcium is effective for premenstrual fatigue, depression and cravings. It is essential that these two vital minerals are combined because magnesium provides the mechanism that enables the control or moderation of calcium levels in the cells.

The sources of calcium and magnesium include seaweed, lentils, sesame seeds, avocado, nuts, dill, leafy green vegetables and coconut. You can also get reasonable amounts of magnesium through your skin pores by using magnesium bath salts when you bathe.

Final note

As they say, prevention is better than cure. Following the tips provided and practicing good hygiene will ensure that you get a healthy reproductive system and save yourself from expensive medical procedures.

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