Women's Health Specialist
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Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie
Family Medicine & Internal Medicine located in Grand Prairie, TX
If you need advice, support, a diagnosis, or just a caring hand to help you with menopause symptoms and other women's health problems, Pannaben Nangha, MD, at Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie, can help. At Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie, patients receive expert women's health services that include contraception, cancer screening, well-woman exams, and STD (sexually transmitted disease) testing. Call the office in Grand Prairie, Texas, to arrange a women's health consultation or schedule an appointment online today.
Women's Health Q&A
What is women's health?
Women's health refers to conditions affecting the female reproductive system, including the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, vagina, and vulva. There are also a number of health problems that aren't exclusive to women but affect them more often than men, such as osteoporosis and hypothyroidism.
Some of the women's health conditions Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie sees and treats include:
- Irregular menstruation
- Heavy, painful periods
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Breast lumps
- Yeast infections
- Bacterial vaginosis
A significant part of the women's health services at Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie focus on preventive medicine.
What are the available women's health preventive medicine services?
Preventive medicine services in women's health include:
Well-woman exam
A well-woman exam is an annual physical at Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie. Your provider performs a comprehensive external and internal exam to look for any signs of health problems, which are much easier to treat at an early stage. You might undergo further tests like a blood draw or urinalysis as well.
Cancer screening
A Pap smear checks for cervical cancer and HPV (human papillomavirus) infection – HPV is the primary cause of cervical cancer. Breast exams and mammograms (breast X-rays) screen for breast cancer. These tests could form part of your well-woman exam.
You can also get a personalized medical weight loss plan if you’re finding it hard to lose weight.
What other women's health care might I need?
Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie offers comprehensive women's health services, including:
Contraception
Choosing when or if to start a family is an important decision. Your provider can help you select the most appropriate form of contraception to suit your needs and prevent unwanted pregnancies. In addition to birth control pills, Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie offers IUD (intrauterine device) fitting and Nexplanon® implants for long-term protection.
STD testing
Many STDs don't cause any obvious warning signs but could have long-term consequences for your health and fertility. Routine STD testing picks up these infections, or if you have symptoms of an STD, you can visit Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie for urgent testing.
Menopause care
Menopause is a time in a woman's middle years when periods stop for good. Unfortunately, it can cause many unpleasant symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. If menopause is causing you problems, Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie can help with treatments like hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
To find out more about the women's health services provided by Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie, call the office or book an appointment online today.
