Whole-life preventive care
Care may include blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes risk, vaccinations, mental health, bone health, sexual health, contraception, pregnancy planning, cancer screening, and age-appropriate preventive services. Recommendations should be individualized.
Reproductive and gynecologic health
Topics include menstrual health, endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, contraception, fertility, sexually transmitted infections, pelvic floor symptoms, pregnancy, postpartum health, and gynecologic cancers.
Perimenopause and menopause
Hormonal changes can affect periods, hot flashes, sleep, mood, genitourinary health, sexual wellbeing, bone density, and cardiovascular risk. Treatment decisions depend on symptoms, health history, risks, and preferences.
Symptoms not to ignore
Seek care for concerning changessuch as pregnancy with severe pain or bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding, a new breast lump, severe pelvic pain, sudden neurologic symptoms, chest pressure, or signs of severe infection.
Questions to bring
- Which preventive services and screenings are due?
- Could my medicines or conditions affect pregnancy or contraception?
- Are my bleeding, pain, urinary, sexual, or menopause symptoms typical?
- What are the benefits and risks of each treatment option?