Meeting Specific Healthcare Needs for Women

There are many stages in a woman’s life that require the care of a woman’s health specialist. If you want to remain healthy, it is just as important to see a gynecologist as it is to see your primary care doctor. Let’s take a look at the specific healthcare needs that women’s healthcare specialists address.

HORMONAL CHANGES

A woman’s body changes during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. A lot of this change is brought on by hormonal changes. When hormones change, it can cause a series of symptoms that can affect the well-being and comfort of the woman.

Women’s health specialists understand normal and abnormal hormonal changes in women, and as a result, can effectively treat hormonal imbalances, manage symptoms, and recognize when symptoms are out of the ordinary. Many specialists also offer treatments to fix hormonal problems.

PAP SMEAR AND MAMMOGRAMS

Cervical cancer is a serious condition that has caused the death of numerous women. One of the best ways to treat this condition effectively is by catching it early through screening. A test called Pap smear is used for cervical cancer screening. During this test, your gynecologist takes a sample of cells from the cervix for lab testing for precancerous and cancerous cells. Finding out you have cervical cancer early can make treatment less intense and can even save your life.

Mammograms are a screening technique for breast cancer that has saved countless lives. Your women’s health specialist will keep track of your breast health and recommend mammograms on a routine basis to ensure preventive care measures are taken to keep you healthy.

FAMILY PLANNING

Family planning is very important for good quality of life. Women frequently see women’s health specialists for fertility problems. Being able to get pregnant when you want to is a struggle for many. Women’s health specialists help women struggling with this issue. They can diagnose the problem and recommend treatments that can improve your fertility, helping you to become pregnant.

Another common issue that women’s health specialists help with is contraceptive needs. Unexpected pregnancies can lead to relationship problems, have a negative impact on lifestyle, and cause women to feel in less control of their lives and intimacy. Women’s health experts offer several birth control methods that can help with this.

PREGNANCY

When you get pregnant, it is critical to get the care you need to ensure you have a healthy, comfortable pregnancy. Seeing a health expert on a regular basis throughout your pregnancy is critical. Women’s health specialists also track the development and health of your growing baby. If any issues are detected, they should be addressed promptly.

MENOPAUSE

Menopause is a stage of life for women when the menstrual cycle stops and a series of hormonal changes occur. It can cause many symptoms that most women find uncomfortable. Examples include mood swings, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, irritability, depression, weight gain, digestive problems, and much more. Women’s health specialists can help make this transition and stage of life more pleasant.

WHY CHOOSE OUR WOMAN’S HEALTH PRACTITIONERS FOR YOUR HEALTH NEEDS

There are many times in a woman’s life when she needs a gynecologist. At Wooster Community Hospital, we can address your women’s healthcare needs during every stage of life to help optimize your overall health. We also strive to make you feel comfortable while meeting all your healthcare needs.

Book an appointment with Wooster Community Hospital, serving Wooster and the surrounding area, if you need a mammogram, are pregnant, or need a gynecologist for another woman’s healthcare issue. Call us at (330) 263-8100 or learn more about our health experts by using our provider finder.