NHS Kent and Medway launch women's health survey

Although women have a longer life expectancy than men, research shows they live with ill health for more of their lives

The NHS is calling for people in Kent and Medway to share their views on women's health.

The survey is part of a national women's health strategy to put more support in place for health issues including periods, pregnancy and the menopause.

“There are so many health issues unique to women and those born female and some experience quite poor health as a result," said Dr Kate Langford, chief medical officer and women's health champion at NHS Kent and Medway.

Dr Samar Ahmed, a GP working with NHS Kent and Medway, said: “I urge all women and girls and those interested in women’s health to get involved to help us help them.

"We’re looking at conditions across the life course of women and girls and want to hear about experiences accessing care, how conditions impact on lives, and ideas for what we can do to improve services for women and girls in the future."

These conditions include heavy and painful periods, fertility problems and bladder issues.

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