Complete
from adolescence through
Comprehensive
women’s care requires
having the capacity and
tools available to treat
a patient through every
phase of womanhood as
she ages—and that makes
the job of an OB-GYN
doctor fun and rewarding.
“We see patients beginning at age 12,” says
Cynthia G. Bindner, MD, a physician with
Carolina OB/GYN. “Every stage has its challenges
and has its medical concerns and things that we
want to manage proactively.”
is proactive approach represents a change
in women’s care and is exactly what Dr. Bindner
recommends. Instead of waiting for patients to
come in for treatment once they have a medical
condition, physicians encourage patients to
manage their health and identify health issues
PREVENTIVE CARE
Don’t forget
your screenings
Providing comprehensive health
treatment and prevention for
women has been a dream of
Carolina OB/GYN physician
Gayle S. Richmond, MD, since
she began her practice more
than years ago.
“We provide preventive
and diagnostic services,”
Dr. Richmond says. “Our goal was to create a center that
delivers total care that enhances patient compliance
with screening and prevention measures—and means
better health for women.”
Providing screenings such as mammograms, blood
work and bone density tests on-site o ers patients the
advantage of getting their screenings in a comfortable,
convenient environment.
“Usually, patients get their mammograms
completed either before or a er their appointments,”
Dr. Richmond says. “If the screening is done prior to
their visit, we can o en nd things on their image
before they leave the o ce.”
Lab tests are imperative for prevention and treatment.
Dr. Richmond recommends at least a lipid pro le with
a total cholesterol panel to pinpoint any problems.
“Ultimately, cardiovascular disease is the No.
killer for everyone,” Dr. Richmond says. “We counsel
patients early on the bene ts of weight management
and normal cholesterol ratio, as well as the risks of
diabetes and hypertension. Paying attention to these
screenings is important to long-term health.”
As a woman ages, she should begin screenings
for osteopenia and osteoporosis at about age .
Osteopenia is amild formof bone density loss that can
lead to osteoporosis. Various treatments are available,
and Dr. Richmond recommends that patients follow an
exercise plan that strengthens bones and discuss all
available treatments with their physician.
In addition to breast cancer and cardiovascular
disease, many other issues—from family planning to
menopause—a ect women’s health. Dr. Richmond
provides patients with information and counseling on
contraception and other family-planning methods.
One of Dr. Richmond’s areas of interest is guiding
women through the menopause years, providing
information on the best treatment options so women
can continue to be at their best mentally and physically.
WOMEN’S HEALTH
CynthiaG. Bindner,
MD
GayleS.Richmond,
MD
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GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
