The Role of Genetics and Hormones in Women's Health

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Women are considered to be multi-taskers because they are capable of straddling multiple responsibilities in their daily lives. They are the most important pillars of our society, yet most rarely take time to care for their health and well-being. With the tremendous changes in women's lifestyles and societal responsibilities over the previous ten years, mortality rates have changed, giving women less of an edge. Women's health concerns are increasing, and health issues such as breast cancer, repeated pregnancy loss, and delayed pregnancy have been noted due to poor knowledge, myths, and misunderstandings regarding women's health. We must dig deep into the genetic foundation and hormonal factors to achieve the aforementioned objectives. However, genetics also have a vital impact on women's health. Chromosome abnormalities, submicroscopic chromosome duplication and deletions, and DNA sequence differences in the genes that regulate several biological processes, including hormone signaling, are among the genetic anomalies that cause health problems in females. Contrarily, hormones are the second most essential factor in determining a woman's health after genes. They have a significant impact on everything, from menstruation to pregnancy and beyond. Understanding the complexity of women's hormones can help women make educated decisions about their health and well-being. The most common genetic and hormonal problems affecting women are this chapter's primary focus, which also provides an overview of some recent developments that may offer a potential cure.