Let’s talk preventive care! I feel like women’s preventive care is a topic that so many people brush under the rug… but I am here to set the record straight and get the convo started! As an OBGYN, prioritizing preventive care is not only essential to your reproductive health but is vital to your overall health and well-being. Proactive preventive care also plays a large role in getting pregnant (be sure to check out my video on What To Do If You’re Trying To Conceive here). Here are some ways that you can take charge of your reproductive health today!
Maintaining Your Reproductive Health
Regular check-ups, screenings, and vaccinations are essential for maintaining optimal reproductive health in women. These preventive measures can help detect potential issues early on and prevent serious health conditions. Regular check-ups with a healthcare provider allow for monitoring of reproductive organs, such as the breasts and cervix, and can help detect any abnormalities or signs of conditions like breast cancer or cervical cancer.
Schedule Annual Check-Ups
I recommend going to see your OBGYN every year! This doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to have a pap smear every single year (although you might)! This is really just dependent on your results which I break down in this video.
Prioritize Your Preventive Care
Screenings such as mammograms and pap smears are crucial for the early detection of breast and cervical cancers. Vaccinations such as the HPV vaccine can protect against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections, which are a leading cause of cervical cancer. If you want to know more about cervical and gynecologic cancer, click here to read my blog post with The Foundation for Women’s Cancer.
Stay Informed
Additionally, discussions with healthcare providers during check-ups can provide valuable information and guidance on maintaining overall reproductive health, including contraception options, family planning, and managing menstrual health.
Overall, prioritizing preventive care empowers you to take control of YOUR reproductive health and reduce the risk of potential complications. Here’s to more open discussion on women’s health!
