Women's Health

Maintaining exceptional women’s health means seeing a medical professional periodically for checkups. At Brunswick Medical, Jeuslyn Chandler, MD, and Brenda Poythress, NP, provide comprehensive women’s health services in a welcoming, friendly environment. Call the office in Brunswick, Georgia, to schedule a woman’s wellness exam, or request one online today.

What is women’s health care?

Women’s health care encompasses medical evaluations, preventive medicine, diagnoses, and treatments when necessary to keep you as healthy as possible. Women’s health checkups allow your Brunswick Medical provider to detect minor women’s health issues early before they become serious.

What are common women’s health problems?

Women’s health problems that many women face at some point during their lives include:

• Uterine, cervical, ovarian, or breast cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding
• Pelvic pain
• Infertility
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Thyroid disorders or other hormone imbalances
• Vaginal dryness
• Other menopause symptoms
• Diabetes 
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease
• Gynecological problems
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis 
• Depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders

Any time you experience new or unusual symptoms, especially a lump in your breast, mood swings, pelvic pain, or changes in menstruation, see the experts at Brunswick Medical for an evaluation.  

Which women’s health services are available?

The Brunswick Medical team offers the following women’s health services:

• Annual physicals
• Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals
• Pelvic exams
• Pap tests
• Breast exams
• Mammogram referrals
• Health and nutrition education
• Medical weight management
• Hormone replacement therapy 
• STD testing and treatment
• Lab testing
• Ultrasounds and other imaging procedures
• Disease screening
• Immunizations
• Family planning services
• Contraceptive counseling
• Specialist referrals

If you experience a complex gynecological problem or signs of cancer, your Brunswick Medical provider might refer you to a skilled specialist.

What happens during women’s health care visits?

During women’s health exams at Brunswick Medical, your provider weighs you, assesses your body mass index (BMI), and checks your pulse and blood pressure. 

They complete a physical exam, including a pelvic exam and Pap test when necessary, to screen for cervical cancer and other gynecological problems. The Brunswick Medical team also offers breast exams to screen for breast cancer.

Based on your health and disease risk factors, your provider might suggest a urine test, blood tests, an ultrasound, or other diagnostic tests to detect or rule out specific medical problems. They offer preventive medicine, medication prescriptions, weight loss counseling, specialist referrals, and more if you need treatment. 

When should I schedule women’s health exams?

Your Brunswick Medical provider lets you know when to schedule your next women’s health exam. You generally need one every year to ensure you stay healthy or to detect a disease before it becomes severe. In some cases, you need more frequent visits to manage a particular health concern. Call your provider if you have new or unusual symptoms.

To schedule a women’s health exam at Brunswick Medical, call the office or request an appointment online today.