From prenatal care and birth control needs to breast cancer or certain chronic conditions, there are different health issues that women specifically need care for. Many of the services women may require are related to reproductive health, with some of the most common concerns being: • Issues with menstruation, such as excessively painful or heavy periods, missed periods, or conditions like endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) that may be frequent, pelvic floor disorders, or bladder-related problems • Vulvodynia (pain around the vulva), bacterial vaginosis, or uterine fibroids • Ovarian and cervical cancer • Infertility and pregnancy-related issues • Certain chronic diseases and issues that only affect (or most commonly affect) women, such as osteoporosis (weakening of the bones and/or loss of bone mass) or menopause At a women’s health clinic, you will find services that address the above issues, and the specific care required. This may include anything from: • Help with birth control, including insertion of Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) • Pap smears, as well as screening for cervical, breast, or other types of female-specific cancer • Sexual health care and education, including treating STDs • Pregnancy and prenatal care, including screening before and during pregnancy, labor and delivery care and support, and postpartum support • Infertility care and services At a women’s health clinic, you will likely be under the care of a physician that specializes in women’s reproductive health. You may also have a primary care provider trained more thoroughly in women’s health. If you’re interested in the care of a women’s clinic and want to know what we can offer and how we can help you, don’t hesitate to contact us today.