CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - By educating women and providing compassionate care, health providers at Novant Health are empowering them to live their best lives.
In your twenties and thirties, it’s important to have annual exams and focus on things like HPV, which is a common sexually transmitted virus. Family planning is also important during this phase of life.
About 1 in 8 women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime, so it’s important to begin screenings in your forties. Mammography can provide early detection and is recommended to continue throughout your life.
The average age of menopause is 52, but hormonal changes can start about 10 years prior.
To find an OBGYN that’s right for you, visit novanthealth.org/womenshealthproviders.
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