Women’s Health

Coral Gables Executive Physicians

Concierge Internal Medicine & Primary Care located in Coral Gables, FL

Women’s health is an area that covers all those conditions that only affect women, like endometriosis and cervical cancer, as well as those that are more likely to affect women, like thyroid disorders and osteoporosis. If you’re a woman looking for help with problems like these, Robert H. Thomas, MD, FACP, and the team at Coral Gables Executive Physicians in Coral Gables, Florida, can help. They provide services such as hormone testing and advanced Hologic® DXA bone-density testing. Call Coral Gables Executive Physicians today to find out more.
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Women’s Health Q&A

What is women’s health?

Women’s health is a term that covers all the conditions that relate to the female reproductive system and the female sex hormones.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), sexual health, and reproduction are also women’s health issues, as well as problems associated with the menstrual cycle, such as pain and cramps during your period, heavy bleeding, and PMS (premenstrual syndrome).

The female sex hormones, estrogen, and progesterone have a significant role in women’s health, too, particularly during menopause. This can be a tough time for many women, but the team at Coral Gables Executive Physicians provides help and support as well as medical care.

What conditions come under women’s health?

Examples of more common women’s health conditions include:

  • Endometriosis
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Yeast infections
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Bacterial vaginosis
  • Vaginal atrophy

Women are also more likely to suffer certain health problems than men, for example, breast cancer, thyroid imbalance, and osteoporosis, which causes loss of bone density and makes you vulnerable to fractures.

What tests could help with women’s health issues?

The team at Coral Gables Executive Physicians provides a selection of tests that can help with a range of women’s health problems. These tests include:

Bone-density testing

Bone-density testing is a way of measuring how strong your bones are if you’re at risk of developing osteoporosis. Starting treatment early can help stop the bones from deteriorating if you do have osteoporosis. Coral Gables Executive Physicians use a Hologic DXA scanner, a state-of-the-art device for assessing fracture risk.

Hormone testing

Hormone problems are common, and even a slight hormone imbalance can make you feel tired and out of sorts. The Coral Gables Executive Physicians team can carry out hormone tests, including for thyroid and adrenal gland disorders.

To arrange an appointment for women’s health tests or discuss any concerns you have, call Coral Gables Executive Physicians today.

At what age should women start bone-density (DXA) screening?

Recommendations are to start in women after age 65, and at age 50 for people with risk factor.

In CGEP we believe in screening sooner as data has shown early 1 in 5 women and 1 in 20 men over 50 are affected by osteoporosis. Early detection through DXA can guide lifestyle changes and treatment to prevent fractures.

Can hormone testing help with symptoms of perimenopause?

Perimenopause and menopause is clinical diagnosis. Hormonal workup will help in leading therapy, and monitoring response to treatment.

Hormonal treatment is the best treatment to control menopausal symptoms including hot flashes.

Do you offer reproductive health services such as fertility or menopause counseling?

At CGEP we offer menopause counseling and treatment management. As internists we prefer to defer fertility treatment for specialists in the area.

Can thyroid dysfunction mimic menopause?

Some of the symptoms could be similar. That is why a comprehensive evaluation is required.

What does a woman’s health check involve?

Our women’s package includes a thorough questionnaire to evaluate symptoms and concern. A full physical exam. Lab work that includes hormone workup. Bone density evaluation, body composition. Then focus on cardiac health with EKG and stress test. Bladder scan to eval for incontinence/urine retention.

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