Women have to deal with a lot more than men. Whether it’s pregnancy, giving birth, or old age, women are at risk for serious health problems like osteoporosis, heart disease, cervical and breast cancer, and more. However, women’s health Avenel can help address these problems and enable women to live longer and healthier lives.
Women’s health care services include:
STD screenings
STD screenings are standard healthcare practice and are often done as part of a pelvic exam. Women between the ages of 21 and 65 should have an annual pelvic examination. Screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea is especially important for sexually active women. These infections can be treated with antibiotics if detected in time and have no long-term consequences, but untreated infections can lead to severe complications such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain.
Birth control counseling
Birth control counseling is a vital part of any women’s health care. It is not just about preventing pregnancy but the emotional stress that comes with it. Women who have previously had an unplanned pregnancy can also benefit from birth control counseling.
Pregnancy care and delivery
Pregnancy care and delivery is a medical service provided to pregnant women who have had a recent pregnancy. Several types of pregnancy care and delivery services fall under this umbrella term. Women who have been pregnant may have an increased risk of specific problems during pregnancy or after giving birth, such as premature birth and low birth weight babies. These problems are addressed under women’s health care services.
Pregnancy care and delivery include:
- Counseling about the health of the mother and fetus
- Screening for gestational diabetes and other complications
- Monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, and other indicators of health during pregnancy
- Delivery
Menopause
Menopause is a natural process that happens when the ovaries can no longer produce eggs. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the average age for this phase is 51. The symptoms of menopause can be physical or emotional. Some women experience hot flashes and night sweats, while others feel mood swings, fatigue, and vaginal dryness. Some women may develop osteoporosis during menopause because estrogen levels and bone density decrease.
You can take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after the onset of menopause to ease symptoms and prevent bone loss. Women’s health care seeks to address problems related to menopause and recommend treatment.
Menstrual cycle
Menstrual cycle concerns are a common reason to see a women’s healthcare specialist. Some women have periods that are heavy or even painful, and others have periods that are light and infrequent. Women’s health care aims to help them understand their menstrual cycle and what is happening during the monthly cycle so they can make informed decisions about their health.
Women’s health care services involve the medical care provided to women, girls, and adolescents. Women’s health care can focus on preventive care to help prevent illness or improve health. It also offers gynecological care to maintain the overall health of the female reproductive system and its organs or treat potentially life-threatening conditions. If you or your loved one needs women’s healthcare services, contact Avenel Primary Care.
