On this week’s episode of Wellness Wednesdays, MOJEH speaks to Dr Kubra Altintas, Functional and Aesthetic Gynaecologist at King’s College Hospital Dubai, to discuss healthy habits and debunk hormone-related myths. In a fast-paced world where making time for ourselves is easier said than done, women often dismiss fatigue as being a sign of a successful career and full life. However, it could be a symptom of something deeper. “As women, we think that because of our busy lives, fatigue is a normal symptom. It may actually be a sign of iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction or other nutritional deficiencies.”
Dr. Altintas reminds women of the importance of noticing and reporting symptoms rather than brushing them under the rug, stating that the way in which we treat our bodies throughout our 20s and 30s will have knock-on effects later in life. “Don’t ignore the persistent symptoms,” she advises. “Prevention matters.” Watch Dr. Altintas’ Wellness Wednesdays episode here.
