Women’s Health

What is women’s health?

Women’s health medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health problems that are unique to the female body and the female reproductive system.

At Apple Valley Family Medicine, you can build a trusted relationship with a physician who manages your care with specific female concerns in mind. Since the same health conditions can affect women differently than men, it’s important to get properly screened for various conditions and to have a healthcare provider who can help you navigate important decisions.

What tests do I need?

At Apple Valley Family Medicine, women can benefit from a wide range of tests and diagnostic screenings. These include services like:

• Gynecological exams
• Pap smears and pelvic exams
• Cervical cancer screening
• Breast cancer screening and mammograms
• Cholesterol testing
• Menopause management and treatment
• Hormone therapy
• Family planning and obstetrics (birth control and contraception)

Dr. Ude-Oshiyoye and Dr. Oshiyoye help you understand the advantages of each exam and treatment, as well as discussing your options when its comes to topics like birth control. Apple Valley Family Medicine helps you explore your choices, enabling you to make an informed and educated decision based on what’s right for your body.

The physicians at Apple Valley Family Medicine can coordinate your care with any other providers you're currently working with to tailor a personalized medical plan that addresses your total body wellness.

What are the benefits of seeing a women’s health provider?

The team at Apple Valley Family Medicine is focused on the long-term well-being of each patient. For women, having a dedicated physician who understands the unique health risks and challenges of the female body creates a dynamic where you’re supported as an individual ― not just as another patient or a number in the queue.

A physician who also has expertise in women’s health can provide a level of care and attention that a regular physician cannot. With a comprehensive level of expertise in female health issues, this type of provider can be quick to diagnose and treat problems of the reproductive system.

With an emphasis on hormonal balance, proper nutrition for the female body, and lifestyle strategies that support both your physical and emotional health, your Apple Valley Family Medicine provider is your partner on the path toward healing.

No matter what your age or stage in life, your needs as a woman are too important to overlook. To book an appointment with Apple Valley Family Medicine today, use the fast and easy online scheduler. And don’t hesitate to call for more information regarding other services Dr. Ude-Oshiyoye and Dr. Oshiyoye provide.