Well-woman exams are a crucial part of a woman’s preventive health care. Making the most of these interactions helps you receive the highest possible value for your investment.
The team at V Care OB/GYN, led by Gabriela Olaru, MD, is here to cover questions you may want to ask at your next visit. While the focus of your visits changes as you move through the phases of life, the personalized, compassionate care you get at our practice remains the same.
Choosing when, whether, and how to become pregnant can shape a woman’s life. Birth control empowers women to control their reproductive timeline, with many outstanding options to choose from.
In fact, there are so many choices that it can feel overwhelming. Asking your OB/GYN to help you find the right fit is a good start. You discuss your lifestyle and health history to narrow down the options.
When it comes to monthly bleeding, each woman’s experience is unique. However, if you’re concerned about the volume of bleeding, extreme cramping, or the length of your period, bring it up during your visit.
Abnormal bleeding can indicate a serious women’s health issue, so let your provider know if your period lasts longer than seven days or seems overly heavy. There are ways to lighten your periods and treatments to help with mood swings, acne, or other side effects of menstruation.
Sex is part of being human and should be something that brings you enjoyment. But our culture often shies away from having frank discussions about women’s sexual health.
Your OB/GYN is a specialist in reproductive health, and that includes sexual health. If you experience pain during sex, a lack of sex drive, or problematic thoughts concerning sexual activities, let your practitioner know. You deserve to thrive in this area of wellness.
If you plan to get pregnant soon, you might wonder what you can do to make conception and pregnancy easier. Let your specialist know your timeline and ask for guidance on how to improve your fertility and prepare for the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth.
Whether it’s moving closer to a healthy weight, managing chronic illnesses, or boosting your nutrition in preparation for motherhood, Dr. Olaru and her colleagues can help.
As you move out of your reproductive years, menopause and perimenopause can bring numerous changes, some of which can be disruptive. Just because menopause is a natural part of growing older doesn’t mean you have to accept these changes as inevitable.
Treatment can help restore optimal hormonal balance or address stand-alone issues. Let your practitioner know how menopause affects your sleep quality, sex life, mental acuity, or mood.
Dr. Olaru strives to create trusting bonds with the women in her care. Those relationships make it easier for women to discuss any topic during their well-woman exams. You should never feel anxious or embarrassed to speak up about issues that concern you.
For the guidance and support you need to thrive, schedule a visit at V Care OB/GYN, on New York City’s Upper East Side, by phone or online today.
