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One-Stop Shop for Women's Health
As women’s health needs change with age, seeking medical advice for various health issues may become necessary. Meeting with multiple providers is not only time-consuming, but it can also be costly.
That’s why Salem Women’s Clinic, Inc. offers a one-stop shop for women’s health in one location. You can address most aspects of your wellness with the same team to ensure you have the one you need to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Laika Rodriquez, ND, and Taylor Alexander, MSN, FNP-C, specialize in various diagnoses and treatment of women’s health issues, so you don’t have to go anywhere else.
Unique health challenges women face
The many changes women experience as they progress through life can put them at increased risk for several chronic health conditions.
Here are four common health challenges women face in different phases of life:
1. Sexual health issues
Sexually active women of any age are at risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like gonorrhea and syphilis any time they have unprotected sex.
If left undiagnosed and untreated, STDs can contribute to significant reproductive health issues, infertility, and stillbirths.
2. Reproductive health issues
About 11% of American women of childbearing age experience infertility.
Difficulties in conceiving can occur for several reasons, including underlying conditions like endometriosis and ovulation disorders.
3. Reproductive cancers
Cervical cancer and breast cancer are the two most common types of cancers affecting women.
Early cancer detection is essential to preserving a woman’s general wellness and reproductive health. Without an early diagnosis, cancer can spread elsewhere and become increasingly difficult to treat.
4. Hormone imbalance
Pregnancy and menopause are common causes of hormone imbalances in women.
When hormone levels remain unbalanced, women can experience a wide range of persistent symptoms that affect their physical health, sexual wellness, cognitive function, and overall quality of life.
How one-stop women’s care makes a difference
Salem’s Women’s Clinic, Inc. specializes in naturopathic women’s care to support women navigating the different phases of life. Dr. Rodriquez and our team take a whole-person approach to care to optimize your overall wellness and preserve long-term health.
In addition to preventive services like annual gynecology exams and birth control counseling, our providers can address issues such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), urinary incontinence, and menopause. We also offer advanced, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, including endometrial ablation.
Salem Wellness Clinic provides naturopathic care to support your overall health, including diabetes care, custom weight loss plans, and hormone management. Our team provides care for women planning a pregnancy and those seeking personalized pregnancy care through the 12th week of pregnancy.
Our team collaborates on your care plan to ensure you have what you need to feel great and function at peak levels without traveling to other facilities. Our focus on high-quality care also eliminates long delays in getting appointments elsewhere.
Call Salem Women’s Clinic, Inc., in Salem, Oregon, today to learn more about our women-centered health care services. You can also book an appointment online.
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