Since time immemorial, women have grown up hearing that certain health problems are simply part of being a woman. But what we forget is that this normalisation can lead them to ignore symptoms that may signal an underlying medical condition requiring attention. Recently, UK-based NHS general practitioner Amir Khan addressed this issue in a social media post. He warned that common symptoms affecting women are sometimes dismissed too easily. “Just because something is common in women doesn’t mean it should be normalised or tolerated,” he said, urging people to pay closer attention to signs that may indicate a health concern. One example he highlighted was extreme fatigue, which many people attribute to stress, burnout, or juggling work and household responsibilities. However, Dr Amir explained that severe tiredness can sometimes have a medical cause. Iron deficiency, especially among those who experience heavy menstrual bleeding, can reduce the body’s ability to produce haemoglobin.…