Feminine Health
Feminine Health includes a wide range of specialties and focus areas, such as: Birth control, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and gynecology. Breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other female cancers. Mammography. Menopause and hormone therapy.
Maternal Health Issues
The changes a woman experience during pregnancy can impact a woman’s health. From iron-deficiency anemia to high blood pressure. During pregnancy, women should make sure to have adequate nutrition and take preventive measures by getting the appropriate immunizations.
Urinal Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when germs get into the urethra and start to multiply. They are particularly common in women. Symptoms of a UTI include frequent urination, pain or burning when urinating, and cloudy urine. While a UTI can go away on its own, a physician can prescribe antibiotics if necessary.
Sexual Health
There are more than 30 types of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). One of the most common, human papillomaviruses (HPV), can be prevented with the HPV vaccine.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Monthly self-examinations can help you identify any changes in your breasts to share with your primary provider.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes your bones to weaken, making them susceptible to fractures. Postmenopausal women are at higher risk for fractures associated with osteoporosis. You can offset these risks by increasing your calcium intake, staying active with appropriate weight-bearing exercises, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol use.
Gynecological Health
Bleeding and discharge are a normal part of the menstrual cycle. However, added symptoms during menstruation may indicate health issues, and unusual symptoms, such as bleeding between menstruations and frequent urinating, can mimic other health conditions. Vaginal issues could also indicate serious problems such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or reproductive tract cancer. While care providers might treat mild infections easily, if left unchecked, they can lead to conditions such as infertility or kidney failure.
