WOMEN's health was the key focus at a seminar organized by the Pakistan Welfare Society (PWS) at the Pakistan International School Jeddah, PISJ-Al-Azizia, recently. A panel of qualified and experienced lady doctors enlightened the audience about various issues related to women's health. Speakers at the seminar included: Dr Farzhana Iqbal, Dr Nilofer Azra, Dr Faiza Ghazanfar Ali, Dr Farah, and Dr Seema Saeed. Dr Farzhana shed light on the transitional phases of peri-menopause, detailing its symptoms, such as, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood and sleep disturbances, and urinary tract infections past the age of 40, and their treatments, which include: HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy), herbal medicines, and regular exercise. Dr Nilofer Azra discussed the causes that lead to infertility in females as well as males. She said the problem can be treated. Dr Faiza Ghazanfar Ali shed light on the various facets of autism. “Autism is often ignored by parents. Its symptoms, which include, delays and impairment in social skills, begin in early childhood,” she said, adding that the treatment includes intake of organic foods. In her presentation, Dr Farah spoke about breast cancer, which, she said is a second major cause of deaths among women in the US. Riffat Arshad and Madeeha Minhas conducted the program. “The PWS welcomes the help and services of people – in the form of donations, participation in seminars, or by providing medical instruments. All nationals are invited,” said Minhas. A large number of women, who attended the seminar, applauded the efforts of PWS in providing awareness about health issues. The PWS has until now offered approximately 8,000 persons free-of
