After you've been through the menopause, your body makes less oestrogen than before. Because of your lowered oestrogen and progesterone levels, you're at a higher risk for certain conditions. If you want to maximise your health after the menopause, try following these women's health care tips:

Try Pelvic Floor Exercises 

Following the menopause, many women experience a weaker urethra and a weaker pelvic floor. As a result, conditions such as urinary incontinence worsen. To prevent this from happening, try using pelvic floor exercises. Start by squeezing your pelvic floor and holding it for 10 seconds. Relax for a few seconds, then repeat the process 10 times. Try using pelvic floor exercises three to four times per day.

Engage in an Exercise Routine

Your risk of osteoporosis also increases following the menopause, as your bones become more brittle. One of the easiest ways to improve your bone density is with exercise. Placing stress on your bones stimulates bone growth, causing them to become denser. If you're new to exercise or you haven't exercised in a while, try anything that's weight-bearing. Walking and general jogs will work well, but as swimming isn't weight-bearing, it won't have the same effect.

Attend Your Mammogram Screening

One of the most important aspects of women's health care after the age of 50 is routine mammogram screening. You should receive an invitation letter for a free screening every two years between the ages of 40 and 74. Your risk is greater after the menopause as breast tumours are driven by oestrogen, and this is the stage where you will have received the most exposure. 

Talk About Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal dryness is common after the menopause as it's steady oestrogen levels that allow for natural lubrication. Some women find that they experience bleeding as a result, as the tissues that line the vulva are delicate, which means everyday actions such as wiping after going to the toilet might become abrasive. Your doctor may be able to recommend using a topical oestrogen-based cream that will reduce dryness and make life comfier.

Monitor Your Blood Pressure

Oestrogen acts as a protective factor when it comes to heart disease. Women who have been through the menopause are at an increased risk of coronary events. To lessen your risk, keep an eye on your blood pressure and inform your doctor of any repeat patterns of hypertension.

Finally, to make caring for your health after the menopause easier, try seeking out doctors who offer bulk billing. In doing so, you'll optimise your health and manage the costs that come with it.