Women's Health
While many health matters affect women and men alike, certain conditions are specific to a certain gender, naturally. As a woman, it’s important to proactively manage your health to live a happier and longer life. Juan A. Alas, MD, in La Habra, California, has years of experience providing expert and compassionate care to his female patients. Call or go online today to schedule your first appointment.
Juan A. Alas, MD
Family Medicine located in La Habra, CA
Women's Health Q & A
What is women’s health?
Women’s health is a branch of medicine that deals with the health, wellness, and unique needs of female patients. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, treatments, and procedures that are aimed at addressing the unique needs of women. While some conditions, tests, and treatments like a Pap smear are specific only to women, others deal with conditions that present differently in women than in men, like a heart attack.
What are some common aspects of women’s health?
While the branch of women’s health is quite extensive and varied, some common issues arise often in regards to women’s health. While men might deal with certain conditions that are unique to men like testicular cancer, it’s also important for women to screen for certain cancers that are unique to them, including breast cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Gynecologic health is an important part of women’s health. This includes screening for and treating urinary tract infections (UTIs), screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and other common gynecologic concerns.
How can I protect myself from cancer?
As a woman, it’s important to get regular checkups for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer. The timing of these tests varies depending on your age and overall risk of developing these cancers, and are determined by things like your own personal health history and that of your family members.
To screen for breast cancer, regular breast exams are necessary to detect cancer early, should it arise. When it comes to cervical cancer, making sure you receive your scheduled Pap smear is important. Early detection of cancer can lead to much better treatment outcomes.
What can I expect at my appointment?
Dr. Juan A. Alas has years of experience managing, diagnosing, and treating women’s health issues for his female patients. As with many medical appointments, Dr. Juan A. Alas conducts a physical exam and takes the time to listen to your health history.
Depending on your needs, certain exams or tests could be done. For those issues that need more specialized care, Dr. Juan A. Alas can refer you to an OB/GYN specialist.
Call or go online today to schedule your first appointment to learn how you can manage all of your women’s health needs.
