Stress comes in many shapes and sizes, and it also comes in different ways, depending on who you are. Women have unique and particular symptoms of and reactions to stress because of their biology and because of culture. The aging process is stressful for biological, psychological, and cultural reasons, making stress for seniors another unique experience. In this section, we'll look at the way stress impacts women throughout their lives so that you can map out a strategy for dealing with the stressors unique to your gender and your current stage in life.