What is adolescent and teenage care?

Adolescent and teenage care involve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of reproductive health issues among young women. At Rose Midwifery & Women’s Health, Mr. Rauda provides comprehensive care for adolescents and teens. 

What does adolescent and teenage care include?

Adolescent and teenage care spans a wide range of services. Some of the many services that adolescent and teenage care can include are:

• Pelvic exams
• Breast exams
• Well-woman visits
• Pap smears and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests
• HPV vaccine
• Birth control, if sexually active
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing
• Individualized treatment of health problems

Your needs can vary at different ages, and factors like sexual activity and overall health can also play a role in determining which services you need during a given appointment.

What are some common health problems in young women?

Some of the health issues young women may encounter include:

• Pelvic pain
• Blood in urine
• Pain during urination
• Irregular periods
• Heavy period bleeding
• Long periods
• Pain during sex 
• Abnormal vaginal discharge
• Menstrual cramps

Many different conditions can cause these issues, including endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), urinary tract infections (UTIs), yeast infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and many others. Mr. Rauda provides both diagnosis and compassionate care. 

How frequently is adolescent and teenage care needed?

Mr. Rauda recommends an annual well-woman exam for women of all ages. He understands that younger teens may not be sexually active and that many teens don’t yet know very much about their bodies and how they work, so the adolescent and teenage care grows and changes with the patient at Rose Midwifery & Women’s Health.  

Additionally, he encourages young women to schedule an appointment if they experience new symptoms like pelvic pain or other issues. It’s always best to treat reproductive health issues in their early phases, while still young, to prevent long-term issues like infertility later. 

Mr. Rauda provides the medical care needed for a young woman’s current needs, health, and maturity level, enabling his patients to make the right health choices for themselves now and later. 

At Rose Midwifery & Women’s Health, Mr. Rauda offers all-encompassing care for women of all ages, starting from a teenager’s first women’s health exam. To book an adolescent and teenage care appointment, call the office or click on the provided link now.