Madrid (EFE).- Spanish women are, along with Portuguese women, the most satisfied with their lives, with a score of 67 out of 100, slightly above the European average, which stands at 64, according to a survey conducted among 7,000 women from seven countries.
This II Women’s Well-being Report, carried out by the pharmaceutical company Gedeon Richter, has been developed in women between 16 and 59 years of age from Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Sweden (1,000 in each territory) and They provide a deeper insight into the daily life of women in Western Europe and Spain, covering all aspects that influence their well-being.
In a statement, the company highlights that the study addresses family, relationships, intimacy, career and health awareness; dealing with topics such as contraception, uterine fibroids, vaginal infections, fertility and menopause.
Women’s well-being and lifestyle
Despite Covid-19, women’s well-being has remained virtually unchanged since 2017, and family remains the most important factor for their happiness.
The study reveals that they often put their loved ones before their own interests, and even their own health.
64% are satisfied with their sexual life, although 34% acknowledge that it has been reduced after maternity.
In addition, 71% of Spanish women indicate that they are capable of dedicating enough time to themselves, but only 38% consider it easy to maintain a balance between work and family.
Contraception
Choosing a safe contraceptive method is one of the most important health issues for women: 25% of those surveyed use the daily contraceptive pill, a figure slightly higher than 5 years ago.
The main reason for taking it is to avoid unwanted pregnancies, but also to regulate the menstrual cycle.
benign pathology
Uterine fibroids affect between 20% and 40% of women of reproductive age, but they are not always easily diagnosed.
Among the symptoms that would make one suspect a fibroid, menstrual pain stands out, which affects 58% of the respondents, 10 points more than the European average, and menstrual bleeding, which 33% admit experiencing, slightly above their colleagues. European.
Fertility
Infertility affects one third of women between the ages of 29 and 45 and has a serious impact and enormous emotional charge; 51% affirm that the fear of not being able to get pregnant causes them stress, 13 points more than in 2017, 49% affirm that it seriously affects their self-esteem and 43% admit that it causes them depression.