Women's Health
At Family Medicine of Lincoln, we are committed to providing you with the most thorough, professional and comfortable experience available. While women and men share many of the same health concerns, these same health conditions can affect women differently. For example, although heart disease is common in both women and men, women have very different symptoms of the disease, including what's known as "silent heart attacks". Some diseases such as osteoporosis are more common among women while other conditions such as menopause are unique to women.
Women should see their doctor once a year for routine screenings and to address any health concerns. These regular visits are the key to long-term health. With regular visits, you can prevent diseases or detect health issues early in the most treatable stages.
Our women's health care services include:
- Pelvic exams, breast exams and Pap smears
- Weight management counseling
- Contraceptives
- IUD placement
- Colposcopy
- Cervical cryotherapy
- Screening and treatment for:
> High cholesterol and blood pressure
> Diabetes
> Depression
> STD's
> Osteoporosis
Men's Health
For men, paying close attention to their body and physical condition is an essential part of maintaining good health. At Family Medicine of Lincoln, we are committed to your well-being. Men are becoming more aware of how important it is to get regular checkups with their doctor. Fact is, men have many risks they should be aware of. Major diseases such as colon cancer and heart disease can be prevented or treated with early diagnosis. An annual visit to your physician is the key to maintaining good health and addressing health concerns early.
An annual checkup with your doctor is not only a chance to receive regular vaccinations and screenings, it is also a chance to discuss any concerns you have about your body and your health in a private and comfortable setting.
Our physicians are well-educated and trained to screen and treat a variety of the health issues for men, including:
- Colorectal cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Low testosterone levels
- Erectile dysfunction
- Obesity
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Depression
- STD's
- Smoking cessation
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