Women's Health Specialist

What is women’s health?

Women’s health care at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center includes evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common medical issues many women face. Examples include:

• Breast cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Uterine cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Heart disease
• Menopause symptoms
• Gynecological problems
• Pelvic pain
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

A routine checkup with your primary care provider is the best way to rule out or detect women’s health issues before they become serious. 

Which women’s health services are available?

South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center offers a variety of women’s health services to meet your personalized needs. Examples include:

• Physical examinations
• Breast exams
• Pelvic exams
• PAP tests
• Other diagnostic tests
• Prescription medications
• Vaccinations
• Birth control 
• Chronic disease management
• Medical weight loss

Experts at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center use the latest advances in primary care medicine and offer specialist referrals when needed to maximize women’s health and wellness.

What happens during a women’s health visit?

When you arrive at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center for a women’s health exam, friendly staff members welcome you and check your weight, blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs.

They review your medical history and discuss symptoms you might have before completing a physical exam to assess your overall health. 

Your women’s health provider offers pelvic exams and Pap tests to screen for signs of cervical cancer. They also provide STD testing, blood tests, urine tests, and other diagnostic tests that detect or rule out medical problems. 

If you have a complex women’s health condition, such as breast or cervical cancer, the team at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center can refer you to a specialist to ensure the best outcomes possible. 

When should I schedule women’s health exams?

Schedule a women’s health exam at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center every year to maximize women’s health and wellness. 

You can also book an appointment if you experience new or unusual symptoms, have questions or concerns about your health, or are interested in birth control or vaccinations.

To schedule a women’s health exam, call the South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center office or book an appointment online today.