Treatments
Although many health conditions can affect both men and women, some affect women differently, presenting with different symptoms, and requiring different medication dosages or even alternate types of treatments. Some diseases occur more commonly in women than in men, such as arthritis, lupus, breast cancer and depression. Then there are, of course, those conditions that only affect women, such as pregnancy and menopause.
Women are frequently the healthcare providers for their families, taking care of other family members' needs while neglecting their own. Providence Saint Joseph Women's Services are sensitive to women's needs for convenient access to regular checkups and screenings, and, if necessary, treatment as well. Some common treatments include: