Women’s Health

What is women’s health care?

Women’s health care at Hale Family Practice consists of medical evaluations, diagnostic testing, health screenings, preventive care, and treatments for common women’s health concerns. The practice’s women’s health specialists are highly skilled and have many years of experience in all areas of women’s health. They personalized treatments based on your specific needs.

What are examples of women’s health concerns?

Common women’s health conditions diagnosed and treated at Hale Family Practice include:

• Menopause symptoms
• Thyroid conditions
• Hormone imbalances
• Fatigue
• Heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding
• Infertility
• Breast, cervical, vaginal, and ovarian cancers
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Osteoporosis
• Vaginal dryness
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Urinary incontinence 
• Sexual dysfunction
• Depression and anxiety
• High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other chronic disease risk factors

Routine women’s health screenings can detect many of these concerns before complications develop.

Which women’s health services are available?

Hale Family Practice offers the following women’s health services and more:

• Chronic disease management
• Cancer screenings
• Pap tests
• Pelvic and breast exams
• STD diagnoses and treatments
• Immunizations
• Birth control
• Specialist referrals
• Medically supervised weight loss
• Intravenous (IV) therapy 
• Mental health care
• Specialist referrals

Hale Family Practice offers referrals to another specialist if needed to effectively manage a complex women’s health condition or complete a surgical procedure.

What happens during women’s health exams?

Your women’s health specialist weighs you, checks your vital signs, and evaluates your body mass index (BMI) during a women’s health exam. They discuss your medical history, including your lifestyle habits, history of diseases, medications, and concerns you might have. 

They complete a physical exam, including breast and pelvic exams, to evaluate your overall health and screen for breast and cervical cancers. 

Your Hale Family Practice provider might suggest you undergo blood or urine testing, a mammogram, a Pap smear, or additional diagnostic tests. If you need medication prescriptions or other treatments, Hale Family Practice tailors a plan that optimizes your health with a low risk of complications. 

How often should I schedule women’s health visits?

Schedule a women’s health exam at Hale Family Practice once yearly for a wellness checkup or if you develop unusual symptoms causing concerns. You can also book an appointment at Hale Family Practice if you become ill or injured, desire weight loss, need a sports physical, or have questions about your well-being.

Schedule an in-person or telemedicine women’s health exam at Hale Family Practice by phone or request one online today.