Why Do You Need An OB/GYN?

Choosing to have an OB-GYN provider as a woman may be the best thing you can do for your health. Besides taking care of your reproductive health, your OB-GYN specialist is also helpful in your pregnancy and delivery. If you do not have one yet, well, you are missing out on a lot of matters regarding your health.

Contemporary Women’s Care offers comprehensive OB/GYN care to address every health concern of women’s health. The board-certified team of OB/GYN specialists pays undivided attention to your health needs, working with you to develop a solution. Reach out to them today for a consultation.

The following are the OB/GYN services available at the practice.

Painful Periods

Many women experience period pain and cramps during menstruation. The extent of the pain varies from woman to woman. The pain may be felt in your abdomen area, lower back, hips, or thighs.

Period pain may be primary or secondary. Primary period pain starts soon after you begin having your periods, with the pain becoming less over some time. Secondary period pain occurs later in life and may be associated with a reproductive health disorder. The pain worsens over some time, starting days before your period, and sometimes even lasting after your period.

It would be best if you had OB/GYN care to evaluate the pain and find treatments. Some of the causes of period pain include:

•         Endometriosis
•         Uterine fibroids
•         Cervical stenosis
•         Pelvic inflammatory disease

Your provider focuses on finding a treatment that will relieve your pain and enhance comfort during your period.

Birth Control

Birth control is a major part of OB/GYN care as it helps prevent pregnancy until you are ready to have a child. Your provider helps choose the correct and most favorable birth control method for you. They may include the following:

•         Hormonal Methods – May include vaginal rings, birth control pills or patches, and the morning after pill.
•         Barrier Methods – This includes condoms and diaphragms.
•         Hormone Implants – Including intrauterine devices, tubal ligation, Nexplanon, and sterilization.

Pregnancy

A lot of changes occur when you get pregnant. Having a provider to walk with you on your new journey, especially if you are having your first child, can be helpful.

It is advisable to visit your health provider when you test positive for pregnancy. Your provider carries out a pelvic exam and an ultrasound to evaluate the condition of the baby. You may also get information about your due date.

Your OB/GYN specialist will offer comprehensive care during your pregnancy, birth, and after your delivery.

Gynecology

Gynecology care ensures the health of the female organs. Doctors recommend annual gynecological check-ups, which involve:

•         Well-woman exams and screenings
•         Cancer screening
•         Mammograms
•         Menopause care
•         Pap smears
•         Infertility treatments

Gynecologists also offer treatments to various health concerns, including:

•         Endometriosis
•         Ovarian cysts
•         Fibroids
•         Heavy periods
•         Osteoporosis

Menopause

OB/GYN care is also helpful for menopause care. The changes in your hormone levels can cause negative symptoms that can be overwhelming.

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life,\ that marks the end of the reproductive/menstrual period. The decline in hormone levels causes night sweats, hot flashes, mood changes, vaginal dryness, loss of libido, and more.

Having a provider to help manage these symptoms can make a difference. Call an OB/GYN specialist today to schedule your consultation.