Health

  Transcript Dr. Brian Burton: “I’m Dr. Brian Burton I’m a OBGYN here at the Woman’s Clinic and I’ve been here since 2010.” Dr. Jill Jennings: “My name is Jill Jennings and I’m an OBGYN here at the Woman’s Clinic, I started here in 2012.” Dr. Michael Cope: “My name is Dr. Michael Cope. We have a great bunch of physicians and nurses, and staff, with a fantastic attitude.” How do I prepare for an appointment with my gynecologist? Dr. Michael Cope: “Before you come to the gynecologist, the very best thing you can do to prepare for the visit is to know your medical history as best as you can. It’s so important that we know all of the things about you, about your past medical history, your past surgeries, your allergies, your medications that you take. In order for us to take the best care of you we… Read More

Knowledge is power; be aware of symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and what you need to do if you have PID. PID is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) of a woman’s reproductive organs. It occurs when bacteria are transmitted through sexual intercourse, spreading from the vagina to the uterus, and possibly into the fallopian tubes and ovaries.

Having the recommended screenings through the course of your life can help you to remain healthy and worry-free. As a woman, your health depends on a number of factors: healthy eating habits, regular exercise, and managing stress, among others. You should also have routine health screenings for women, so any potential health problems can be identified early. Health screenings make managing your health easier, simpler, and safer.

There are plenty of screenings out there, so which ones should you have? Here, we have answers. As part one of our two-part series, we are addressing three important screenings for you to get when you visit your gynecologist in Little Rock. Your doctor will offer you health screenings for women, so any potential health problems can be identified early.