Annual physicals
A yearly checkup with a history review, physical exam, lab work as needed and screenings for your age.
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Your health needs change through the years, from your teens to your working years, through menopause and beyond. At Beckett Ridge Family Medicine, you can see the same team for your checkups, everyday health concerns and long-term conditions. Because we know your history, it is easier to notice changes and plan care that fits you.
Taylor Boontjer, FNP-C, has special interests in preventive medicine and women's health. Dr. Chris Diatte and Kim Butts, CNP-F, also see women of all ages. We care for women from West Chester Township, Liberty Township, Mason, Fairfield and nearby communities.
Preventive care and well-woman visits
Preventive care is about staying ahead of problems. A well-woman visit is a chance to step back and look at your overall health. At a preventive visit, your provider may:
- Review your personal and family health history
- Do a physical exam, including your blood pressure and weight
- Order lab work as needed
- Talk with you about screenings recommended for your age and health history
- Review your medicines and answer your questions
Your provider can talk with you about screenings recommended for your age and refer you when you need a specialist, such as a gynecologist or an OB-GYN if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. You can learn more on our annual physicals page.
Menopause and hormone questions
Menopause is when your periods stop for good. The years leading up to it can bring changes that affect your sleep, comfort and mood. According to the Office on Women's Health, common symptoms include:
- Irregular periods
- Hot flashes and trouble sleeping
- Mood changes, such as irritability
- Vaginal dryness and less interest in sex
Some women have few symptoms, and others have many. If your symptoms bother you, talk with your provider. Together you can look at options, which may include lifestyle changes, non-hormone treatments and, for some women, hormone therapy. Your provider will go over the possible benefits and risks based on your health history, so you can decide what feels right for you.
Some women also notice fatigue or trouble focusing during this time. If those symptoms linger, our functional medicine–informed care looks at factors that may be contributing.
Bleeding after menopause
Vaginal bleeding after menopause is not normal. Call (513) 860-4600 so a provider can talk with you about next steps.
Bone health
Lower estrogen after menopause can lead to bone loss over time. Thinner bones are more likely to break. Your provider can talk with you about your risk, whether bone screening is recommended for you, and everyday steps for stronger bones, like staying active and getting enough calcium and vitamin D from food or supplements.
Heart health
Heart health matters for women at every age. Changing hormone levels around menopause can raise cholesterol, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. We check your blood pressure at visits, order lab work as needed and help you manage conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol through our chronic care.
Mood and emotional health
Stress, life changes and hormone shifts can affect how you feel. If you have been feeling down, anxious or not like yourself, you do not have to wait for it to pass. Your provider can talk with you, screen for depression and anxiety, and help you find support. Learn more about our care for anxiety and depression.
