Women’s Health

What is women’s health?

Women’s health is an area of medicine that focuses on the healthcare needs of women. Menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause are health conditions unique to women because of their reproductive organs.

These health conditions may influence general health or cause health problems that affect a woman’s physical, emotional, or mental well-being.

What are the women’s health services?

Valdosta Family Medicine is a full-service family medicine practice that offers many specialized women’s health services. This includes:

• Annual well-woman exam
• Pap smears
• Bone scans for osteoporosis
• Management of medical conditions during pregnancy
• Family planning services
• Menopause care and management
• X-rays, ultrasounds, and CT scans
• On-site diagnostic labs
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Flu shot and other vaccines

The physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates at Valdosta Family Medicine, take a team approach to care, which includes evaluation, treatment, and education to help you manage your general health and personal health needs.

What are common women’s health conditions?

Valdosta Family Medicine specializes in women’s health. The team of experienced health care providers diagnose and treat many health conditions that affect women, including:

• Pelvic pain
• Symptoms of menopause
• Headaches
• Heart disease
• Arthritis
• Chronic pain
• Multiple sclerosis
• Pelvic floor muscle weakness
• Urinary incontinence
• Weight control

The team will conduct comprehensive evaluations to find the root cause of your symptoms, performing on-site tests as needed.

They not only inquire about your physical well-being but will also ask about other factors that influence your health, like lifestyle, sleep and nutrition.

To provide care when you need it, Valdosta Family Medicine offers walk-in visits seven days a week, no appointment necessary.

Call for an appointment today!