Women's Health

Keeping up with annual physical exams is important for women to optimize their health and detect potential issues before they cause complications. At Pronto Med Care in Toms River, New Jersey, board-certified physician Jessica Carpenter, MD, and her highly trained team provide comprehensive women’s health services for women in all life stages. Call the office or use the online booking feature today to schedule an evaluation.

What is women’s health?

Women’s health care at Pronto Med Care includes medical exams, diagnostic tests, and treatments that reduce the risk of or treat women’s health issues before they become severe. The Pronto Med Care team is highly trained in women’s health services, ensuring exceptional, top-quality care for all women.

What are examples of women’s health concerns?

Examples of health problems women may encounter during their lifetimes include:

• Hot flashes
• Vaginal dryness
• Night sweats
• Sexual dysfunction 
• Hormone imbalances 
• Other menopausal symptoms
• Breast cancer
• Cervical, ovarian, uterine, and vaginal cancers
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Infertility
• Pelvic pain
• Endometriosis
• Uterine fibroids
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Arthritis, diabetes, and other chronic diseases
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Obesity 

Pronto Med Care diagnoses and treats these and other women’s health concerns. They personalize a plan that’s most beneficial for you. 

What happens during women’s health exams?

During annual women’s health visits to Pronto Med Care, your provider completes:

Weigh-in and vital sign check

Your specialist evaluates your weight, body mass index (BMI), pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs during women’s health appointments.

Medical history review

A provider asks about your medical history, family disease history, medications, lifestyle habits, and symptoms you may have.

Medical exam

The Pronto Med care team completes women’s health evaluations by assessing your heartbeat, breathing, neck, eyes, abdomen, and limbs. They offer pelvic exams and Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer and breast exams to check for signs of breast cancer.

Testing

In addition to Pap smears, Pronto Med Care provides STD testing, blood tests, urinalyses, ultrasounds, and other diagnostic testing.

Treatments

The Pronto Med Care team treats women’s health issues and general medicine concerns. The practice offers vaccinations, preventive care, chronic disease management, weight management, prescription medications, birth control, and other women’s health care services. They customize a treatment plan or provide referrals if you have a complex medical issue.

How often should I schedule women’s health exams?

Schedule women’s health exams at Pronto Med Care yearly or as directed by your specialist. They may recommend more frequent appointments if you have a medical concern or its risk factors. Call the Pronto Med Care office anytime you have concerns or develop new symptoms. 

Book a women’s health exam at Pronto Med Care by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.