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Women can face a variety of health challenges throughout their lives, especially during puberty and during the transition into the postmenopausal years. Align Family Medicine provides exceptional, compassionate care for adult women and adolescent girls. Lauren Davis, PA-C, offers preventive screenings for cervical cancer and other reproductive diseases. Lauren also provides custom recommendations for birth control, hormone optimization, and other specialized women’s health services. Call the Helena, Montana, office today to schedule a women’s health exam or book an appointment online.
Women's Health Q & A
What is women’s health?
Women’s health is a field of medicine that focuses on the physical, mental, social, and reproductive well-being of women through all phases of life.
Align Family Medicine provides women’s health services for adolescent girls and adult women, including diagnostic testing, custom treatment plans, and preventive screenings.
Lauren uses evidence-based therapies to address gynecological and reproductive health concerns, including endometriosis, hormone imbalances, and menopause. She also offers preventive screenings to reduce a woman’s risk factors for cancer and other chronic diseases.
When should I schedule a women’s health consultation?
Schedule a women’s health consultation at Align Family Medicine if you or your child experiences issues like:
- Heavy bleeding
- Painful periods
- Irregular periods
- Pelvic pain
- Unexpected weight gain
You can also schedule a women’s health appointment if you’re interested in birth control to prevent unintended pregnancy. Additionally, preventive screenings, including Pap smears and breast exams, are available to identify early warning signs of disease before complications develop.
Lauren recommends scheduling a women’s wellness exam annually, even if you’re healthy and not experiencing any unusual symptoms. Routine exams give her an opportunity to track changes in your reproductive health from year to year.
What happens during a women’s health exam?
During your appointment at Align Family Medicine, Lauren reviews your personal and family health histories to identify risk factors for chronic diseases like cervical cancer. She also discusses your diet, exercise plan, and lifestyle.
In addition to a physical exam, Lauren performs a pelvic exam to check your reproductive organs for abnormalities. She can also collect a sample of cervical cells during a Pap smear to screen for cancer. If you’re sexually active, you can undergo additional testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Lauren offers immunizations to protect against complications of contagious diseases, including human papillomavirus (HPV). She can also review your options for birth control to prevent pregnancy or for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage moderate to severe menopause symptoms.
Wellness resources, including nutritional counseling and referrals for mental health care, are available to support your existing health and long-term wellness.
Call Align Family Medicine to schedule a women’s health consultation. You can also use the online feature to book a consultation.