About Us
Understanding Breast Biopsy
Understanding Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Understanding Mammography
Your Mammo Report
Understanding Osteoporosis and Bone Density
Understanding Heart Disease in Women
Getting a Good Diagnosis
Medical Milestones for Women (20-30 Something, Fabulous 40s, Nifty 50-60s)
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Getting a Good Diagnosis
Common female health problems
Gynecologic health begins at birth and continues through adolescence, the reproductive years and menopause. A routine check-up by your
physician enhances good health andprevents problems. Some women have symptoms such
as irregular bleeding or pelvic pain, and others have no symptoms so an annual Pap smear and doctor's visit is recommended.
Your doctor may recommend other diagnostic tests, such as blood work or pelvic ultrasound.
Why see a doctor?
If you experience any of these reproductive health warning signs or symptoms, consult a doctor.
- Pelvic or stomach pain
- Irregular or heavy bleeding
- Bloating, gas or abdominal swelling
- Lower back pain
- Foul-smelling or abnormal vaginal discharge
- Infertility
- Infection
Potential reproductive conditions
Ovarian cysts—fluid-filled growths on the ovary.
Endometriosis—
tissue that lines the uterus attaches to structures outside the uterus.
Fibroids—benign growths in the muscle of
the uterus. Can cause pain, though most are
not painful.
Ectopic pregnancy—occurs outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube.
Polyps—non-cancerous growths that develop from membrane tissue (inside lining of uterus).
Irregular bleeding—or bleeding not
associated with the normal menstrual cycle,
can be caused by both endometriosis and
fibroid growths.
Other causes—Sexually transmitted
diseases, chlaymdia, genital herpes, HPV
or yeast infections or other bacteria.
Female urinary tract problems
This network of organs and tubes that process and carry urine outof the body include the kidneys and ureters (upper urinary tract) and the bladder and urethra (lower urinary tract).
Symptoms of infection, such as a UTI, include:
- Pain or discomfort in response to pressure on the lower back, abdomen or the area above the pelvic bone.
- Growths or abnormalities detected during a pelvic exam.
- Discharge from the urethra.
Most urinary tract infections can be diagnosed by taking a good history of the patient's symptoms and examining a urine specimen for white blood cells, blood and bacteria. If the urine dip is positive, the patient begins an antibiotic while waiting for the final urine culture results that reveal the specific bacteria. Your doctor will conduct a physican
exam and take your temperature to determine if
it's a UTI, pelvic infection or urethritis.
What will the results of
these tests tell my doctor?
After your physical exam and any other tests have been reviewed, you and your doctor can determine an appropriate treatment for your diagnosis. Your doctor may tell you that medications or other
treatments are needed.
Be a partner in your health
decisions
Women must be their own best advocates
and take responsibility for their health. A
good way to do that is by committing to
routine screening exams, such as Pap
smears and mammograms as recommended
by your doctor.
Our Mission
At the Center, we are committed to
elevating women's health to a higher
standard of excellence by providing
the best available technology and
education tools aimed at early detection through breast care, imaging and
osteoporosis screenings.
Call the Women's Health Imaging Center
to schedule your appointment for your
mammogram, bone density test, ultrasound exam or breast MRI.
For information about our seminars call 909.335.5574 |
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