“I’m fine”, a phrase often used by women,  masks deeper issues that, if left unchecked, can have serious health consequences. From persistent fatigue and bloating to mood swings and irregular periods, many early symptoms of physical and mental distress are brushed aside in the rush of daily responsibilities.

Experts warn that this internalization can lead to anxiety, depression, and long-term disorders. “The pressure to stay strong becomes isolating. Silence is not strength,” says Aesthetic Expert Nripendra Guha, urging early attention to warning signs like unexplained weight changes, fatigue, breast or skin changes, and chronic pain.

Motherhood, too, comes with hormonal fluctuations and mental strain often dismissed in the “super mom” narrative. Clinics are now promoting preventive wellness checks and empathetic care to break this cycle of neglect.

Dr. Arindam Banerjee, President of World Orthopaedic Concern International, highlights a growing crisis in bone health. “Lack of exercise in young girls is leading to weak bones and muscles, setting the stage for lifelong problems like osteo-sarcopenia, diabetes, and heart disease.”

Vikram Saha, Director of C.C. Saha Ltd., adds, “Women juggle so many roles yet put their own health last. We must make care accessible, affordable, and non-judgmental.”

It’s time to stop normalizing pain and start normalizing support. Women’s health, physical, emotional, and mental, deserves to be heard.