Women are a valuable part of society. One reason is because they make up almost half of the world’s population at 3.4 billion.

In the Philippines, Filipinas make up whooping 51.2 million, according to the latest census report by the Philippine Statistics Authority. With a life expectancy of 73.14, they’re expected to live longer than their counterparts, too.

Despite of this, women face a great challenge when it comes to health. There are many health conditions currently more common in women than men. For instance, ten percent of women suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It happens when eggs do not fully develop and form cysts in the ovaries. Although it is not that fatal, it can further develop to serious diseases such as diabetes and ovarian cancer–the latter which is ranked by the Department of Health as the 5th most common cancer amongst Filipinas.

Likewise, when it comes to cancer, cervical cancer leads as one of the most common cancer that only affects women. Seventy percent of cervical cancers are usually caused by Human Papillomavirus, or HPV. People who are sexually active are the usual victims of HPV, but it can also be caught through non-sexual means like sharing of towels or common contact on toilet seats. Unhealthy habits, such as smoking, can also increase the risks being caught by the virus.

Cervical cancer is a deadly disease for women. Approximately, 12 Filipinas die of cervical cancer every day. Among those who are affected, only 44% of them survive the disease. Medical experts recommend getting screened for cervical cancer every three years, and getting the vaccine when females reach ten years old. Yet, cases of cervical cancer remain high up to 6,000 each year.

Moreover, there’s another disease common to women, but can also be caught by men: breast cancer, which had its highest rate in the Philippines last year.

Although there are a lot of health problems that are exclusive to or more predominant in women, there are only a few health centers or clinics that cater to these illnesses. ManilaMed houses one of the women centers in the country. They offer screening tests and treatments that are specific to the needs of women. They also offer services that cater to pregnant women.

They are conveniently located at the heart of Manila. With its pool of top notch medical experts and facilities with the latest technology, they give only the best service to make you feel better.