A woman’s health is a responsibility she shares with her doctor. The physician is responsible for providing information about basic health needs and treating problems that may occur. This includes giving women information about healthy lifestyles, as well as providing preventative tests to check for disease. This section has been designed to give women information on different types of tests that are available to detect early stages of diseases that may occur. It also includes information about other social and preventative issues such as domestic violence, exercise, nutrition and smoking cessation.
Gynecological Exam – The pap test
Breast Self Examination – Benign breast problems and conditions
Mammography – Screening for breast problems
Smoking Cessation – It’s time to quit smoking
Bone Density Testing – Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer Screening – Cancer of the Ovary
Menopause and perimenopausal bleeding control