As a woman's body matures, each stage brings different needs and concerns. Mid Coast Medical Group-Women's Health Care provides a full range of gynecological services for the needs of today's woman through all phases of life. Every woman, beginning at age 15 should have an annual visit with an OB/GYN or a Midwife to discuss pelvic health, as well as potential risk and concerns.
Here are some things to consider that may be discussed at your annual exam:
Adolescence/Young Adult, Age 12–21
- Sexuality and birth control
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Menstrual cycle and vaginal concerns
- Hormone disorders
- Endometriosis and pelvic pain
Reproductive Age, Ages 21–40
- Birth control, family planning, pregnancy, and infertility
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Menstrual cycle and vaginal concerns
- Hormone disorders
- Endometriosis and pelvic pain
- Cervical cancer screening/HPV
- Ovarian and uterine cancer prevention
Perimenopause/Early Menopause, Age 40–60
- Birth control
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Menstrual cycle and vaginal concerns
- Cervical cancer screening/HPV
- Ovarian and uterine cancer prevention
- Urinary incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
Postmenopausal, Age 60+
- Sexuality
- Vaginal concerns
- Urinary incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Hormone replacement therapy