Womens Health Specialist

Womens Health

Womens Health services offered in The Loop, Chicago, IL

Pregnancy, menopause, and gynecological conditions are health issues unique to women. Michigan Avenue Primary Care provides comprehensive women’s health services at their office in The Loop of downtown Chicago, Illinois. Call the office today or schedule your women’s health appointment online for expert care from dedicated providers. Telehealth appointments are also available.

Womens Health Q & A

What is women’s health?

Women’s health focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing health issues that affect women. Michigan Avenue Primary Care is a multispecialty practice that provides all the services you need under one roof, including comprehensive women’s health care.

The experienced and dedicated providers take a patient-centered approach to health. They work closely with you, talking to you about your health and helping you make decisions about treatments and therapies that fit your needs and lifestyle.

What are common issues that affect women’s health?

Many issues affect women’s health. However, women experience specific health problems because of their reproductive organs. These include uterine fibroids, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and menopause.

 

Women’s reproductive organs also place them at greater risk of developing gynecological cancers like breast cancer, cervical cancer, and endometrial cancer.

 

Other conditions that affect women’s health include:

 

  • Heart disease
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Diabetes
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Pelvic pain
  • Painful periods
  • Skin problems
  • Sleep problems
  • Urinary problems
  • Hair loss
  • Fatigue
  • Low libido (low sex drive)

 

Michigan Avenue Primary Care is equipped to manage any of these health concerns.

What are women’s health services?

Michigan Avenue Primary Care provides many women’s health services. These include:

Annual checkups

Your annual checkup is a comprehensive evaluation of your overall health, assessing your current health status and risk of future health problems. This annual checkup includes a pelvic exam.

Pap smear

A Pap smear is a screening for cervical cancer. Your provider does your Pap smear during a pelvic exam, collecting cells from your cervix and sending them to a lab for evaluation.

Breast cancer screening

Michigan Avenue Primary Care recommends a mammogram for breast cancer screening. This X-ray looks for abnormalities in your breast tissue.

BRCA testing

BRCA testing is a genetic test that screens for breast and ovarian cancer genes. 

Family planning

Michigan Avenue Primary Care also provides family planning services to help women control when they have children.

Chronic disease management

For women with chronic health conditions, Michigan Avenue Primary Care offers chronic disease management. This program provides the tools and support you need to take control of your long-term disease.

Preventative care

Preventative care is a service that focuses on keeping you healthy and includes annual wellness exams, health screenings, and immunizations.

Diagnostic testing

For your convenience, Michigan Avenue Primary Care has on-site diagnostic testing, including an X-ray suite and its own lab.

Call Michigan Avenue Primary Care to schedule a women’s health appointment or request one online today.