How Covid-19 affects Women’s Sexual Health?

The novel Corona virus that has shook the world in a very short span of time, does not discriminate between the human beings it affects. However, gender seems to be playing a role in how it multiplies and kills a man and woman. Covid-19 virus affects men and women differently. It has been seen that the virus affects both men and women equally but the responses after entering the two different bodies is quite different. In men, the virus is seen to have more devastating effects than in women. The difference is due to the hormone – Oestrogen or Estrogens produced in women. The hormone makes it difficult for the virus to replicate in the cell.

Conversely, Corona virus has affected women differently as the societal norms towards women are discriminatory and deliberately harmful towards women. Being stuck in a lockdown imposed due to the virus makes her more at risk of being impregnated or subjugated to other sorts of violence. Healthy sex practices have seen a down low due to the lack of easily available contraceptives or the means to procure them. Lockdown measures also cut her off from asking or reaching out for help in anyway. Lack of contraception and safe abortion has also negatively affected women’s sexual health and safety during this pandemic. As women take care of the elderly in the family, they maybe more open to being affected by the disease. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics published a research that the quality of women’s sexual life has decreased due to the Corona virus pandemic; however there has been an increase in the sexual desire and occurrence of intercourse. Menstrual disorders have also increased during the pandemic compared to the regular days. Women must approach their doctors in times of gynaecological needs especially during difficult times such as the pandemic. In case a doctor is a not easily available, women can also approach their nearest pharmacy. As observed, all through the lockdown, pharmacies have always remained open. In case you are looking for medicines or any kind of medical assistance and advice or Sexual health services in Wandsworth you can get in touch with Pearl Chemist Group, who’s well trained professional staff is all ears and ready to help you in every possible way. They have a number of options online for booking appointments or buying medicines, which can be delivered with ease at your doorstep.

Lack of knowledge and awareness can lead to resorting to harmful ways of terminating unwanted pregnancies. This is especially true for remote areas where medical help is not accessible. Also in some places abortions are illegal or looked down upon and is considered to be a taboo. Women are most at risk in such places especially during a pandemic.