Women’s Health

Women can experience many kinds of problems related to their reproductive system. Phillip Mendoza MD, LLC has offices in Brighton, Colorado, and Anchorage, Alaska, offering expert women’s health care. You can get timely diagnosis and treatment and benefit from specialized preventive medicine services like well-woman exams. Call Dr. Mendoza’s Brighton or Anchorage office or request a women’s health consultation online today.

What is women’s health?

Women’s health concerns the female reproductive system, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. Closely related systems like the urinary tract and problems relating to the female sex hormones also come under women’s health.

An annual well-woman exam with Dr. Mendoza ensures your reproductive organs work properly. You can also benefit from women’s health services, such as:

• Pap smears (cervical cancer screening)
• Family planning and birth control
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening 
• Urinary incontinence treatment
• Menopause care
• Sexual health care
• Breast exams

A woman’s reproductive organs are primarily internal, so you may not be aware of problems until they reach an advanced stage. With regular women’s health reviews or well-woman exams, Dr. Mendoza can identify health problems early when they’re far easier to treat.

What women’s health problems might I experience?

You should visit Dr. Mendoza if you experience the following symptoms:

• Pelvic pain
• Reduced sex drive
• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Mood swings
• Difficulty retaining urine
• An unusual vaginal discharge
• An itchy or blistered vulva
• Heavy or irregular periods

You can also speak to him about other concerns, like finding a lump in your breast or experiencing discomfort during sex. Dr. Mendoza can diagnose and treat most conditions but will refer you to a trusted gynecologist (OB/GYN) if you need specialized care for disorders like endometriosis or uterine fibroids.

Why should I have a well-woman exam?

An annual well-woman exam is the cornerstone of optimal women’s health. It allows Dr. Mendoza to identify conditions like certain gynecological cancers before they become life-threatening. Well-woman exams also ensure you stay well at each stage of life by helping you adopt healthier lifestyle choices.

The exam includes a medical history review, a discussion about any current problems or new symptoms, and a physical exam. Dr. Mendoza checks basic health indicators such as weight, heart rate, and breathing and examines you for any abnormalities like lumps or skin lesions.

If it’s due, you have your Pap smear during your pelvic exam. This screening test identifies cervical cancer in the very earliest stage of development. You might want to have other tests, like STD screening, if you’re sexually active. You can also ask about contraception, menstrual problems, menopause symptoms, or any other issues troubling you.

Call Phillip Mendoza MD, LLC to learn more about women’s health services or arrange your well-woman exam by completing the online booking form today.