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Like most women, you have unanswered questions and concerns about your health as a woman. We understand what it means to be a well woman. Our gynecologists are here to help you live and be well. Below are answers to common questions and issues that you may be wondering about.
At Alexandria Women’s Health Clinic, Inc., we want you to be fully informed and confident about your health and wellness, today and tomorrow. Click here to learn about our gynecology services. To schedule an appointment at our gynecology center, click here to contact us.
Teen And Young Women
At Women’s Health Clinic, Inc., we understand how teen girls and young women have some unique health issues. Our gynecology center provides you with information and resources to stay healthy and safe.
Your choice, care, and confidentiality are important to us.
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Not having sex is the best way to prevent HIV, STDs, and unwanted pregnancy. But the decision to have sex is up to you.
If you are going to have sex, or you are already sexually active, make an appointment at our gynecology center to learn about birth control, contraception and abortion.
Are you sexually active? Although not having sex is the best known way to prevent HIV, STDs, and pregnancy, there are ways that you can reduce your risks. Properly using a male or female condom, for example, can reduce your risk of contracting an STD.
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Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium). It occurs on a regular basis during your reproductive years. In many women, various intense sensations brought about by the involved hormones and by cramping of the uterus can precede or accompany menstruation. Stronger sensations may include significant menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), abdominal pain, migraine headaches, depression, emotional sensitivity, feeling bloated, changes in sex drive and nausea. Breast discomfort caused by premenstrual water retention or hormone fluctuation is very common. The sensations experienced vary from woman to woman and from cycle to cycle.
Women may experience emotional disturbances associated with menstruation. These range from the irritability popularly associated with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), to tiredness, or “weepiness” (i.e. tears of emotional closeness).
During the reproductive years, failure to menstruate may provide the first indication to a woman that she may have become pregnant. A woman might say that her “period is late” when an expected menstruation has not started and she might have become pregnant.
Your first period can be confusing, painful and scary. After your first period, you may also experience feelings, pain, changes, and symptoms which you may have questions about. Our board certified gynecologists can answer your personal questions and they can provide you with accurate education about menstruation and other women’s health issues. For more information, click here.
Acne (pimples) is a skin problem that begins when dead skin and oil clog up the pores of your skin. Hormonal changes during the teen years often increase the level of oil in your skin. This can result in mild to severe cases of acne (whiteheads, blackheads or cystic lesions).
In some cases, Birth Control Pills help with acne, but it is not always the case. Your skin type, cleansing habits and hereditary factors are important to understanding how to care for your skin. Birth Control can balance your hormone levels to reduce breakouts.
Teens and young woman may also experience other common skin conditions such as the following:
Check your skin often. Make an appointment with your dermatologist if you observe anything unusual.
Midlife Health
Midlife for a woman represents major changes in your life and, often, how you feel. Menopause is a major turning point in a woman’s life. At Women’s Health Clinic, Inc., we can help you prepare for menopause, negotiate the changes, and embrace the many years of health and joy to come.
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Menopause refers to the time when a woman has not had a menstrual period for a year. Menopause marks the end of a woman’s childbearing years. It is a natural life change; it is not a disease state or a disorder. The transition itself can be challenging for some women, but for others it is not difficult with proper health management.
The average age of menopause is around 50, but every woman’s body has a unique timeline. Some women stop menstruating in their mid-40s while others may continue into their mid-50s.
As you approach menopause, your body begins to ovulate less. Your hormone levels may go up and down. These hormonal fluctuations will cause changes in your periods and other symptoms. When your estrogen and progesterone levels have dropped low enough, your menstrual cycle will stop as you enter into menopause.
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Perimenopause refers to the time leading up to menopause. Many women start perimenopause around age 46. But it can start as early as the late 30s or as late as the 50s. Typically, perimenopause lasts about five years, but it can lasts from 2 to 8 years. During Perimenopause, you may have irregular periods or other symptoms as your hormonal levels fluctuate.
Common symptoms during perimenopause include:
If you are experiencing two or more of these symptoms and you are within the ages of the late 30s to the early 50s, you should schedule an appointment with your gynecologist. For more information, click here.
Menopause can be triggered by some medical or surgical procedures. Procedures that remove or seriously damage both ovaries can trigger menopause, such as removal of ovaries during a hysterectomy. Chemotherapy has also been known to trigger menopause.
Birth Control
Are you interested in starting birth control? At Women’s Health Clinic, Inc., we provide you with information and counseling on birth control methods. Below, you will find questions and answers regarding birth control and contraception.
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Birth Control is used to deliberately prevent or reduce the likelihood of pregnancy. Different methods of birth control have varying characteristics. Condoms, for example, are the only birth control method that provides significant protection from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Birth Control is also known as Contraception.
At Women’s Health Clinic, Inc., we want you to be informed so you can make better decisions about your body, health and life. For more information about Birth Control, click here.
There are several factors to consider when deciding which method of birth control is best for you. Your overall health, age, frequency of sexual intercourse, the number of partners you have must all be considered before deciding upon a birth control method.
At Women’s Health Clinic, Inc., we encourage you to make an appointment to discuss Birth Control options with you.
The Morning After Pill is also called Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) or Emergency Contraceptives (ECs). ECs are intended for occasional use, representing an urgent contraceptive method that is taken after sex. The Morning After Pill prevents ovulation, fertilization and, occasionally, post-fertilization implantation of an embryo. The Morning After Pill is now available over-the-counter at most pharmacies.
Minors are required by law to see a doctor and receive a prescription for the Morning After Pill.
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Preventing STDs
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are a common health concern and issue for women. At Women’s Health Clinic, Inc., our gynecologists can educate you about STDs, teach you practical steps for STD prevention, and provide treatment for STDs.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) represent a class of illnesses that are typically transmitted between people by means of sexual contact, including vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex.
Unfortunately, a person may be infected, and may potentially infect others, without showing signs of disease. Some STDs can also be transmitted via use of an IV drug needle after its use by an infected person, as well as through childbirth or breastfeeding.
The most common STDs are Candidiasis, Chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, and Genital herpes. Other STDs of concern are Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and HIV.
If you are going to have sex, or you are already sexually active, make an appointment at our gynecology center to learn about STD prevention. For more information about STDs, click here.
Are you sexually active? Although not having sex is the best known way to prevent HIV, STDs, and pregnancy, there are ways that you can reduce your risks. Properly using a male or female condom, for example, can reduce your risk of contracting an STD.
For more information about STD prevention, click here.
Chlamydia is one of the most common STDs. Typically, it is passed from one sexual partner during vaginal, anal or oral sex. Treated immediately, it does not cause long term health issues. Untreated, it can lead to serious health problems for a woman.
Chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can compromise your reproductive health and ability to have children. Chlamydia can also be transmitted to babies at birth and cause health issues in newborns, including blindness and pneumonia.
Most people do not have symptoms or the symptoms may be unnoticed. When symptoms of Chlamydia occur, they can include pain during urination, cloudy urine or abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina.
Once you are infected, you can spread Chlamydia even if you do not have symptoms. That’s why it’s a good idea to get tested for Chlamydia once a year if you or your partner is sexually active. To schedule a Chlamydia test or other STD tests, contact us for an appointment.
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