Female diseases are the diseases concerning the reproductive organs and the related parts in a woman. Women of any age can contract these diseases but the general trend predicts that it is the middle aged women who suffer from these diseases.

There are many endocrinal problems like thyroid which are mainly found in women though the population of men is also not absolutely safe from it. Women suffering from these diseases have symptoms such as menstrual period not at proper time, menstrual period stopped or accompanied with pain, increased or decreased quantity of blood, backache during the days of menstrual period, pain and heaviness in head, gloomy nature, and loss of appetite.

Some of the most well observed female diseases that affects the women at a rate of 80% of the population include breast problems including breast cancer, irregular periods, PMS (pre menstrual syndrome), Cystitis, Menopause, Polycystic Ovary, Syndrome, Endometriosis, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Fat Around the Middle, Fibroids, No periods, Prolapse, Heavy periods, Osteoporosis, Thrush, Hysterectomy, Ovarian Cysts, Vaginal Infections, Infertility and painful periods. Moreover, it has been seen that women suffer from some inflectional diseases like bladder infection or urinary track infection, Bacterial vaginitis, or gardnerella, vaginal yeast infection etc.

The female diseases lead to symptoms that cause certain irritations or pains that vary from one disease to another. In some cases the symptoms appear alike so it is important to diagnose properly to detect the disease for proper treatment. Diseases like Bacterial vaginitis, or gardnerella, is characterised by a change in amount, color, smell and consistency of discharge. This infection generally develops after intercourse and causes painful intercourse, painful urination and itching. The symptoms for vaginitis include frequent, moist vaginal discharges, vaginal odor, vulval or vaginal itching, burning or irritation, and painful urination. Several factors increase a woman`s susceptibility to vaginitis. These include the ample use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, diabetes, pregnancy, obesity, excessive or improper douching, a vitamin B deficiency, menopausal thinning of the vaginal wall, and cuts or abrasions in the genital area. Another female disease that attacks vagina is Yeast infections that are caused by the fungus candida albicans. Apart from the vagina, this fungus can be found in the mouth, in the digestive track or on the skin.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of menstrual periods, is among the type of female diseases that taints the females frequently. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is the term used to describe the physical or behavioral changes that most of the women undergo 7 to 10 days before their monthly periods begin. The principal physical and emotional symptoms of PMS include water retention, weight gain, abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, swollen hands and feet, constipation, feelings of depression, irritability, tension and anxiety, mood swings, a change in sex drive, and inability to concentrate. The symptoms, which recur at about the same time each month, usually come to ebb once the menstrual period begins.

Moreover, breast cancer is one of the most found diseases in all over the world though starts in the cells of the breast in women and men. Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer (10.4% of all cancer incidence, both sexes counted) and the fifth most common cause of cancer death. Breast cancer is about 100 times as frequent among women as among men. Including this, osteoporosis seems to prey most often on women over the age of 60 in all over the world. This is caused by low amounts of phosphate and calcium in bones, causing them to be porous, brittle and more apt to break. Although the disease in not completely understood, it is known that not getting enough calcium in childhood, inactivity and decreased levels of estrogen are all risk factors linked to the disease.

The female diseases can be treated in the alternative medicines to get long term effects. The ancient Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Homeopathic Therapies, Nutritional Therapies and in some cases Progesterone Therapy proves effective in dealing with these diseases. Diet, vitamin and mineral supplementation, exercise, and stress management are holistic approaches intended to help women regain their health and maintain overall well-being. Even Yoga can be helpful in reducing the acuity of the diseases. There are some effective medicines offered in Herbal therapy to get relief from the severity of the diseases though a proper diet should be included with the natural therapy.