Women’s Health

Women’s health concerns can include sexual dysfunction such as low libido and vaginal dryness, often related to a hormone imbalance. At Dr. Joe DX, serving patients all across Florida via telehealth appointments, Jose David Suarez, MD, and the team provide hormone replacement therapy and other women’s health services to alleviate disruptive or uncomfortable symptoms. To schedule a telehealth appointment for women’s health, call Dr. Joe DX or reach out online. 

Which conditions specifically affect women’s health?

The category of women’s health includes many physical and hormonal symptoms that specifically affect women. Women are also at a greater risk for several conditions than men, including migraines and depression. 

Many women encounter challenges with their health as they approach menopause, which is the time in your life when you stop getting monthly menstrual periods. The team at Dr. Joe DX specializes in treating menopause and can also evaluate you for women’s health conditions such as:

• Endometriosis
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Vaginitis
• Uterine fibroids
• Pelvic inflammatory disease

To diagnose women’s health conditions and hormone imbalances, the team at Dr. Joe DX provides a detailed physical exam, a review of your medical history, and possible blood tests to measure your hormones. 

When might I need women’s health services?

The team at Dr. Joe DX encourages you to schedule a women’s health visit if you experience several of the many common symptoms of women’s hormone imbalances, such as menopause. They can evaluate you if you experience the following symptoms:

• Vaginal dryness
• Low libido 
• Breast tenderness
• Insomnia
• Night sweats
• Hot flashes
• Irregular, heavy, or light periods
• Mood swings
• Low bone density
• Urinary incontinence
• Weight gain
• Aches and pains

These symptoms aren’t always related to menopause or other hormone imbalances, but it’s worth coming in for a professional evaluation just in case. The team makes further care recommendations or referrals based on the findings of their evaluation. 

Which treatments are available for women’s health?

Dr. Joe DX specializes in providing hormone replacement therapy for women experiencing disruptive symptoms as they approach menopause. Hormone replacement therapy replenishes your body’s supply of estrogen, a hormone that comes from your ovaries and gradually slows production leading up to menopause. 

You can take hormone replacement therapy in many different forms, including pills, pellets, and patches. The team monitors you closely as you undergo hormone replacement therapy to minimize side effects while giving you the best possible results. 

If your exam discovers other women’s health conditions, the team can either provide treatment and recommendations in the office or refer you to nearby women’s health specialists you can trust. 

For more information about women’s health services at Dr. Joe DX, request a telehealth appointment over the phone or online today.