Telephone<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> (813) 553-7700<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> How can I prepare for my exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n The most important thing to do before your gynecological exam is research. Women should be prepared to discuss their family medical history and be ready for questions about their menstrual cycle. Commonly asked questions your provider may ask to include:<\/p>\n The pelvic exam only lasts a few minutes and the exam itself doesn\u2019t hurt. Most physicians will explain the process before beginning the exam, asking questions throughout the process is encouraged. The pelvic exam consists of the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n Not only does the annual exam ensure that you maintain good gynecological health, but it is also an opportunity for you to catch health problems in the early stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Contraceptive counseling has great potential as a strategy to empower women who do not desire pregnancy to choose a method of birth control that she can use correctly and consistently over time, thereby reducing her individual risk of unintended pregnancy. Mammography is the most widely used screening modality for the detection of breast cancer. There is evidence that it decreases breast cancer mortality in women aged 50 to 69 years and that it is associated with harms, including the detection of clinically insignificant cancers that pose no threat to life (overdiagnosis). Breast self-exam has been shown to have no mortality benefit. No results have been published on the outcomes of incidence or mortality for CBE (clinical breast exam). A bone density test (DXA) is the only test that can diagnose osteoporosis before a broken bone occurs. This test helps to estimate the density of your bones and your chance of breaking a bone.\u00a0 DXA stands for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry.<\/span><\/p>\n You can find out whether you have osteoporosis or if you should be concerned about your bones by getting a bone density test. Some people also call it a bone mass measurement test. This test uses a machine to measure your bone density. It estimates the amount of bone in your hip, spine and sometimes other bones. Your test result will help your healthcare provider make recommendations to help you protect your bones.<\/span><\/p>\n Are you a postmenopausal woman age 50 and older? Have you recently broken a bone? If you answered \u201cyes\u201d to both questions, you should talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider about getting a bone density test if you\u2019ve never had one.<\/span><\/p>\n A bone density test tells you if you have normal bone density, low bone density (osteopenia) or osteoporosis. It is the only test that can diagnose osteoporosis. The lower your bone density, the greater your risk of breaking a bone. A bone density test can help you and your healthcare provider:<\/span><\/p>\n A bone density test may also be necessary if you have any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/i><\/i><\/span>Annual Exams<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Contraceptive Counselling and options<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nMany elements need to be considered by women, men, or couples at any given point in their lifetimes when choosing the most appropriate contraceptive method. These elements include safety, effectiveness, availability (including accessibility and affordability), and acceptability. Voluntary informed choice of contraceptive methods is an essential guiding principle, and contraceptive counseling, when applicable, might be an important contributor to the successful use of contraceptive methods.
\nIn choosing a method of contraception, dual protection from the simultaneous risk for HIV and other STDs also should be considered. Although hormonal contraceptives and IUDs are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, they do not protect against STDs, including HIV. Consistent and correct use of the male latex condom reduces the risk for HIV infection and other STDs, including chlamydial infection, gonococcal infection, and trichomoniasis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Breast Cancer screening<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nTechnologies such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and molecular breast imaging are being evaluated, usually as adjuncts to mammography, and are not primary screening tools in the average population.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Osteoporosis Screening<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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What a Bone Density Test Can Do<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Who Should Have a Bone Density Test?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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