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There are many steps that you will take as you prepare for pregnancy and the birth of your baby. One of the many decisions that you will make is choosing a physician with whom you can confide in and a practice which you can trust. ParkWest Women's Health is comprised of 7 board certified OB/GYN physicians and nurse practitioners who work closely as a team to provide the most comprehensive obstetrical services available to women and their families. Our team will help you make the decisions that are best for you and your baby.
Our Comprehensive Maternity Care includes:
Meeting with you to discuss your plans for pregnancy.
Helping you understand and anticipate the phases and changes that will occur during your pregnancy.
Including you in the decision making process to help you make informed choices about your health care.
Helping you enroll in childbirth education classes that best fit your needs. Our classes are held on premises and taught by registered nurses who have extensive labor and delivery experience.
Explaining birth options that are available to you.
Providing you a safe and most fulfilling experience.
Prenatal tests for monitoring the well-being and health status of the fetus are available at our Brighton location. In addition, our facility houses a blood collection laboratory so all of your prenatal bloodwork can be drawn during your scheduled visits.
One of our physicians is always available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to evaluate any of your health concerns.
There are many considerations you must make when planning your pregnancy. Perhaps the most important are the physician and the obstetrical practice you choose. Our professional and caring physicians and staff invite you to make that choice ParkWest Women's Health.
The Bone Density Center of Rochester
Osteoporosis and associated fractures can rob you of your mobility and your independence. Osteoporosis is a disease that reduces the strength of your bones, causing them to become brittle and prone to fractures. Approximately half of women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis and are at risk of an osteoporosis-related fracture. A woman's risk of hip fracture alone is equal to the combined risk of developing breast, uterine and ovarian cancer. Up to 20% of women who suffer hip fractures die within one year.
Leading the way in women's healthcare, The Bone Density Center of Rochester was one of the first in Rochester to offer testing for early detection of osteoporosis. The Bone Density Center's highly trained professionals conduct a special test that provides the necessary information so your doctor can determine the best steps to protect your bones.
What you need to know:
All women are at risk for osteoporosis, and the presence of any one of these factors adds to your risk:
Q. What can I do before age 50 to reduce the risk?
A. Take the recommended amount of calcium for your age and diet, as
well as get plenty of weight-bearing exercise, such as walking or aerobics.
Q. What steps should I take after age 50 to reduce the
risk?
A. Have a bone density test to evaluate your bone health. Women over
50 start to lose estrogen, which increases the risk of osteoporosis. You may want to
consider estrogen replacement therapy. Your physician will recommend what is best for you.
About the bone density test...
Q. How is a bone density test done?
A. The bone density test is simple and painless. You will be asked
to lie perfectly still on a table while a movable arm passes over the area to be tested,
such as your spine or hips.
Q. How long
does the test take?
A. The exam is completed in 20 to 30 minutes.
Q. How much radiation will I be exposed to?
A. Very little. For example, a spine test delivers less than
one-tenth the dosage of a chest x-ray. As with any medical procedure, be sure to inform
your physician if you are pregnant.
Q. What should I wear?
A. Wear comfortable clothing, preferably without metal buttons,
buckles, and zippers.
Q. What will the done density test reveal?
A. The test will measure your bone mineral density (BMD), or bone
mass, and compare that number with a reference population whose age, sex and racial
background are similar to yours. This information helps your doctor determine next steps.
Talk to your physician to see if a bone density test is indicated for you. If so, obtain a referral and insurance authorization and call 473-2682 for an appointment.
Urine Leakage
It's More Common Than You Think
Q. What is urinary incontinence?
A. It is a loss of urine that you cannot control. Women suffer from
incontinence more than men. In fact, 1 in 5 women of all ages needlessly suffer this
indignity silently, feel embarrassed and avoid social or work activities.
Many believe that nothing can be done about urinary incontinence, but treatment is available. Most of the time, your situation can be improved!
Q. What causes urinary incontinence?
A. The most common cause is weakness of the muscles that support the
bladder. This may be noticed after childbirth. Sometimes, it is caused by involuntary
bladder spasms. Changes in hormone levels, certain medications as well as infection of the
urinary tract can lead to urine loss.
Q. How do I know I have it?
A. You may notice one of the following:
Q. If I have urine loss, what should I do?
A. The first step is to pinpoint the cause by meeting with your
physician. We will diagnose the cause of the problem and guide you to the right treatment.
In some cases, specialized bladder testing known as urodynamics may be recommended.
Q. How is it treated?
A. Depending on the cause, there are various approaches that can be
taken. Daily exercises, changes in lifestyle, medication, special devices, and surgery are
among the most common treatments available. Our specially trained staff will recommend
what is best for you.
Kegel exercises
These pelvic muscle strengthening exercises have been recommended to women for years. Our
nurse practitioners will teach you how to perform these exercises correctly. As with any
exercise program, it must be done properly and consistently to develop and maintain
adequate pelvic muscle strength.
Vaginal cones are weighted devices that can be inserted by a woman to help her be more successful at identifying and strengthening these muscles.
Biofeedback and Electrical Stimulation
Even after verbal instruction, it is not unusual for you to have difficulty performing
Kegel exercises properly. Participation in our biofeedback and electrical stimulation
program provides a method to let you know whether you are doing the muscle strengthening
exercises correctly.
Devices
There are bladder support devices similar to diaphragms that can be easily inserted to
improve bladder support and decrease urine loss during exercise.
Medications
Hormonal therapy and bladder relaxant medications may be helpful in reducing urine
leakage.
Surgery
Sometimes, the most effective treatment is surgical repair.
Call us at 473-2846 to find out how our services may help you.
At least one in six couples experience difficulty having children. Infertility is the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse, or the inability to carry pregnancies to a live birth.
Fortunately, great strides are being made in understanding the causes of infertility in both men and women. Many new treatments are now available to help couples achieve their dream.
A full range of infertility evaluation and management is offered by ParkWest Women's Health physicians. We diagnose a couple's cause(s) of infertility as well as provide an individualized treatment plan. An infertility evaluation is usually comprised of a consultation, physical exam, and special testing. The evalution can be completed over the course of two menstrual cycles.
Ovulation Monitoring
One of the unique services offered at ParkWest Women's Health is our Ovulation Monitoring
Program. Ovulatory problems account for a significant percentage of infertility. This
program involves studying the growth and development of an ovarian follicle throughout the
monthly cycle using ultrasound and blood estrogen measurements. This information enables
your physician to better diagnose and treat ovulatory problems.
This program has been offered at ParkWest since 1990 and has helped many couples with difficult infertility problems to become parents.
