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Every body is different, but women are more susceptible to some diseases than men due to different combinations of female hormones, genetics, and/or environmental factors.Check out the gallery to see what diseases can have an impact on women's health and how to prevent them.

▲It's a malignant tumor that develops from breast tissue, which causes one or more lumps in the breast.

▲There is no concrete cause for the onset of the disease, but there are risk factors, including age (the risk increases in women over 50), family history, not having children or having them after 30, excess weight, high alcohol consumption, and a sedentary lifestyle.

▲Prevention includes limiting alcohol consumption, weight control, maintaining a healthy diet, not smoking, breastfeeding, exercising, and doing breast self-examination frequently.

▲This type of cancer most often affects women between the ages of 50 and 60 years.

▲Occurring most commonly after menopause, one of the key features of cervical cancer is its slow progression, since it can take 10 to 20 years to develop.

▲Regular visits to the gynecologist are essential for routine examinations and the best way to detect the disease in its early stages.

▲Urinary tract infection is characterized by the abnormal presence of bacteria in the urinary tract.

▲This infection manifests itself when there is a drop in estrogen and bacteria that protect this intimate region of the female body, mainly as a result of unprotected sexual intercourse or due to the presence of gastrointestinal bacteria that migrate to the bladder.

▲To prevent the infection, it's important to drink fluids, urinate before and after sexual intercourse, avoid retaining urine, maintain good digestive health, and using condoms.

▲Also known as yeast infection, this affliction doesn't fit into the category of sexually transmitted diseases since it can be contracted even in the absence of sexual intercourse.

▲It's an infection caused by the fungus candida and is characterized by the presence of a white, thick discharge usually accompanied by irritation in the region.

▲Preventive measures include using a condom, drying your skin thoroughly after bathing or showering, eating healthily, maintaining proper genital hygiene, avoiding daily use of pads, liners and fragrant toilet paper, favoring loose pants, and avoiding underwear made of synthetic fabrics.

▲Although it also occurs due to intimate contact or sexual intercourse, this infection is not considered a sexually transmitted disease.

▲It's a genital infection caused by bacteria. This disease can lead to candidiasis and is the most common cause of vaginal discharge.

▲Preventive measures include using condoms, proper hygiene, avoiding vaginal douches, and wiping the vagina from front to back.

▲It's is an inflammation of the vagina that can result in itching, pain, and abnormal discharge characterized by an unpleasant smell.

▲Generally, this discharge is caused by vaginal infections, vulvitis and vulvovaginitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and cervical infections.

▲Some of the preventive measures include avoiding stressful situations, not using unnecessary antibiotics not prescribed by a doctor, avoiding tight clothing or synthetic fabrics, maintaining good intimate hygiene, having a healthy diet, and going to the gynecologist regularly.

▲Women in the postmenopausal stage are most commonly affected by this bone disease, which results from low levels of calcium in the body.

▲Some factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, alcohol, tobacco, excessive coffee, and poor diet, may worsen the disease.

▲Preventive measures include a diet rich in calcium, regular exercise, and healthy sun exposure.

▲This degenerative disease interferes with the brain's cognitive abilities and compromises several of its functions.

▲The incidence of the disease is higher in women than in men, especially its most common genetic variant. There is still no cure for this disease.

▲Taking 15 minutes every day for 'brain exercises' that provide activities and challenges for the brain could make a difference.

▲Female hormones, as well as postpartum depression, can induce bouts of depression.

▲This condition is characterized by a lack of interest in everything, loss of self-esteem, and mood swings.

▲Symptoms can be controlled with the assistance of professionals, which might include medication.

▲This disease can lead to infertility in some women if not properly monitored and treated.

▲It's an endocrine disorder that alters hormonal levels and causes the formation and growth of ovarian cysts. This disease is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, presence of micro cysts in the ovaries, and high levels of testosterone.

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A healthy diet, regular exercise, controlling cholesterol and blood pressure, and regular visits to the gynecologist, are some factors that can help prevent the disease.