Women's Health

Women face unique health issues because of their reproductive organs and benefit from specialized medical services. Krista Shenkman, MSN, BBA, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, is an experienced medical provider who provides women’s health services at her practice, Seaside Wellness Primary Care, in Clearwater, Florida. Krista takes a holistic approach to care, focusing on your whole health, not your symptoms or disease. For comprehensive care from a compassionate provider, call Seaside Wellness Primary Care today or request an appointment online.

What is women’s health?

Women’s health is an area of medical care that focuses on issues and conditions women experience throughout their lives. This includes reproductive health, menopause, and health issues women often face, like osteoporosis and breast cancer.

Reproductive health is especially important for women’s health. Women’s reproductive organs and their menstrual cycle can cause issues that affect their quality of life, such as pelvic pain or abnormal bleeding. 

Krista is a compassionate provider who understands women’s health needs and provides comprehensive care at Seaside Wellness Primary Care. 

What types of services are part of women’s health?

Women’s health services focus on diagnosing, treating, and preventing health problems. Some of the health services women need include:

Pelvic exams

Pelvic exams focus on women’s reproductive organs, assisting in the diagnosis of common health conditions like uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Pap smears are also done during a pelvic exam, a health screening test for cervical cancer. 

Breast exams

Breast exams are important for women’s health, looking for abnormalities suggestive of breast cancer. Finding breast cancer during the early stages increases a woman’s chance of a full recovery. 

Annual physicals

Women do need annual physical exams that focus on their whole health, not just their reproductive organs. As a primary care provider, Krista has the skills and training to manage all of your health needs.

Health screenings

Health screenings are tests that look for problems before you have symptoms. Examples of health screenings include Pap smears for cervical cancer, mammograms for breast cancer, and blood glucose tests for Type 2 diabetes.

Family planning

Women’s health does include family planning, helping women prevent unintended pregnancies with birth control counseling and prescriptions. Other family planning services include infertility treatment and pre-pregnancy planning.  

Menopause management

Krista provides menopause management, offering medical therapies and lifestyle guidance to lessen the symptoms that come with menopause.

How can my primary care provider help with women’s health issues?

Seaside Wellness Primary Care is a full-service practice, providing all the services you need to manage your health. You don’t need to have several providers to manage your general health since Krista cares for your overall and gynecological health needs, benefiting your overall medical care.

At Seaside Wellness Primary Care, the following and more are part of primary care:

• Physicals
• Sick visits
• Chronic disease management
• Lab testing
• Weight management

Krista also specializes in geriatrics, helping older women get the medical services they need to manage their health and well-being.

For compassionate women’s health from a skilled provider, call Seaside Wellness Primary Care today or book an appointment online.