Why Women’s Health is Important?
From HPV and cervical cancer to infertility, there are many health problems that affect women and can cause serious health complications that can impact quality of life. Here at Patterson Family Medicine And Obstetrics , Dr. Natalie Patterson and her OBGYN team are here to provide the highest quality care to women of all ages who are living in and around Elk City, OK. Women can turn to their OBGYN for a number of reasons, some of which include,
- Routine annual checkups, which include pelvic and breast exams
- Menstruation issues
- HPV screening and vaccinations
- Pap smear
- Pelvic pain
- STI screening
- Urinary tract infections
- Birth control and family planning options
- Menopausal treatments
- Prenatal care
- Changes in vaginal discharge
- Vaginal pain
- Pain with sex
- Unexplained abdominal pain
- Infertility and difficulties getting pregnant
- Postpartum
All women should start to see an OBGYN once a year by the time they turn 21 years old. Women who are sexually active before 21 years old should also consider visiting an OBGYN who can provide advice on birth control and safe sex. Dr. Patterson also provides obstetric care that includes high-risk pregnancy care, as well as infertility treatments.
It’s important for all women to find a gynecologist that they trust. If you want to turn to the gynecological team here at Patterson Family Medicine And Obstetrics, call our Elk City, Ok. office today at (405) 578-5400.