Women's Health

Board Certified Family Medicine Physician located in Guntersville, AL

Women's Health services offered in Guntersville, AL

When it comes to women’s health, having one doctor who takes care of all of your health needs can improve your outcomes and lead to better continuity of care. At his office in Guntersville, Alabama, board-certified family medicine physician Joel C. Milligan, MD, can address your general medical needs and your women’s health issues as you move through the stages of your life. Dr. Milligan also offers BioTE® treatment for women experiencing menopausal symptoms. To learn more about women’s health, call the office or book online today.

Women's Health Q&A

What is women’s health?

Women’s health is an area of medical practice that focuses on the unique needs of women throughout their lifetime.

As a family medicine physician, Dr. Milligan can address common medical issues, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. However, he can help with a variety of other women’s health needs, including:

Performing your annual gynecological and breast exam
Handling your birth control needs
Addressing your menopause and osteoporosis symptoms
Providing care for your menstrual disorders
Counseling you on fertility issues

Dr. Milligan can also treat conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

When should I make a women’s health appointment?

If you’re feeling unwell, you may need women’s health care to evaluate your condition. But don’t need to be struggling with symptoms to seek medical care. You may need guidance from Dr. Milligan for reasons such as:

Family planning
Weight loss
Hormone imbalance
Food sensitivities or allergies
Nutrition counseling

By taking a whole-person approach to health and wellness, Dr. Milligan ensures you receive all the necessary care for your physical and mental health, as well as helping you to enhance your quality of daily life.

What treatments are available for women’s health?

When you see a practitioner who specializes in women’s health, your provider can keep track of your health as you move through the stages of your life and offer the medical care that you need during that time.

Dr. Milligan offers several treatments to meet your needs, including:

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (with BioTE®) for menopause and other hormone imbalances
Diet and lifestyle recommends
Exercise prescriptions
Dietary supplements
Personalized weight loss plans
Medication management
Mental health support, including anxiety and depression
Referrals to health specialists for other treatments

Each treatment plays a different role in helping you to find a balance in one or more areas of your life. For example, getting the proper nutrients, vitamins, and hormone balance, all contribute to wellness in other areas, like improving mood and fertility.

To learn more about women’s health and which treatments are right for you, call the office of Joel C. Milligan, MD, or book an appointment online today.

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