Physical Warning Signs No Woman Should Ignore

Excessive Sweating

While sweating during exercise or sustained exertion is normal, a woman finding herself soaking through tee shirts while sitting on the couch is not normal. Excessive sweating can be an indicator of several underlying issues including heart disease, hormonal imbalances, and even several forms of cancer. All of these conditions are best treated when spotted early, which is why women who find themselves sweating without cause are urged to go see a doctor. Likewise, if the excessive sweating is paired with a noticeable change in body odor, an underlying condition may be at fault, and should be assessed by a doctor immediately.

A Heavy Period Flow

For the most part, no two periods are alike, and some women experience heavier flows than others. Thus, what might be considered a normal flow for one woman may be a cause for concern for another. Thus, it's important for women to consider what a heavy flow means for them, particularly when it becomes abnormal. But women who have to change their tampons every hour might want to talk to a doctor about it. Periods that are regular but very heavy may be caused by tumors that grow in the uterus wall called uterine fibroids. The condition affects approximately twenty to eighty percent of women under fifty years old. Although they are not cancerous, uterine fibroids may lead to anemia, fatigue, or a complicated pregnancy.