Providence Women's Health Team

The Providence Women's Health team is committed to providing useful and actionable insights, tips and advice to ensure women of all types can live their healthiest lives.

Why women need different health care than men

Women need different health care services than men. Providence has comprehensive women’s health services to help you at any age. Learn more.
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Understanding female sexual dysfunction

A women’s health expert at Providence talks about the importance of good sexual health and answers common questions about female sexual dysfunction.
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Endometriosis: When pain is more than just a ‘bad period’

We take a look at the most common signs of endometriosis and how your doctor can help eliminate the pain through medications or surgery.
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Recurrent vaginal infections

A women’s health expert explains vaginal infections and shares tips to help recognize this common condition experienced by one-third of all women.
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Cervical health: what you need to know

During Cervical Health Awareness Month, take charge of your cervical health with testing and vaccination aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
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Give yourself the gift of mental wellness

A women’s health expert at Providence talks about mental health and giving yourself the gift of mental wellness this holiday season.
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What women need to know about hormones and mental health

Reproductive hormones do more than regulate cycles, and support fertility and pregnancy. They also play a big role in your mood.
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Abnormal mammogram? It’s probably not a cause for concern.

There are many reasons why you may need a follow-up mammogram – and most of them aren’t caused by cancer.
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Women’s health: Everything you need to know

We show you how to stay healthy at every age, providing specific information on working with your primary care provider and heart and bone health.
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Estrogen and osteoporosis: How hormones influence bone health

Estrogen plays a big role in keeping our bones healthy and strong. Learn more – including how you can prevent bone loss.
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Learn how to prevent gynecologic cancer

It’s Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, so take the time to learn more about ovarian, endometrial/uterine, vulvar and vaginal cancer prevention.
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For the love: One mom’s journey from birth trauma to pregnancy

Pregnancy and childbirth don’t always go as planned. Haley Bufkin learned that firsthand and was grateful to have Covenant caretakers by her side.
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Bladder and Bowel Issues Are Common in Women as They Age

Bladder and bowel issues have a big impact on women’s quality of life as they age. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
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Women in your 40s, here’s the info you need!

We continue our series with Dr. Melanie Santos about questions women may want to ask their primary care doctors. Our focus this month: Women in their 40s.
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Eleven summer fun ideas for your kids

You don’t need to send your kids to camp to give them a healthy, active summer that’s full of learning. We give you 11 ways to keep your kids busy.
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Our new program puts you at the center of your birthing process

Providence Health’s TeamBirth program focuses on the mother’s needs, making sure you are a big part of the decision-making process.
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Women's healthcare from top to bottom

Many women take care of others before thinking about themselves. Remember to share everything with your provider—even embarrassing symptoms.
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Women and migraines: the hormone connection

Women are three times more likely than men to get migraine headaches. Learn what triggers migraine attacks and how to reduce their impact on your life.
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Women’s health resources roundup

These articles from Providence Women’s Health experts can help you take better care of yourself and put your health and wellness front and center.
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What is endometriosis?

These articles from Providence Women’s Health experts can help you better understand endometriosis from diagnosis through treatment.
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Providence Women's Health Team

Why women need different health care than men

Women need different health care services than men. Providence has comprehensive women’s health services to help you at any age. Learn more.

Understanding female sexual dysfunction

A women’s health expert at Providence talks about the importance of good sexual health and answers common questions about female sexual dysfunction.

Endometriosis: When pain is more than just a ‘bad period’

We take a look at the most common signs of endometriosis and how your doctor can help eliminate the pain through medications or surgery.

Recurrent vaginal infections

A women’s health expert explains vaginal infections and shares tips to help recognize this common condition experienced by one-third of all women.

Cervical health: what you need to know

During Cervical Health Awareness Month, take charge of your cervical health with testing and vaccination aimed at preventing cervical cancer.

Give yourself the gift of mental wellness

A women’s health expert at Providence talks about mental health and giving yourself the gift of mental wellness this holiday season.

What women need to know about hormones and mental health

Reproductive hormones do more than regulate cycles, and support fertility and pregnancy. They also play a big role in your mood.

Abnormal mammogram? It’s probably not a cause for concern.

There are many reasons why you may need a follow-up mammogram – and most of them aren’t caused by cancer.

Women’s health: Everything you need to know

We show you how to stay healthy at every age, providing specific information on working with your primary care provider and heart and bone health.

Estrogen and osteoporosis: How hormones influence bone health

Estrogen plays a big role in keeping our bones healthy and strong. Learn more – including how you can prevent bone loss.

Learn how to prevent gynecologic cancer

It’s Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, so take the time to learn more about ovarian, endometrial/uterine, vulvar and vaginal cancer prevention.

For the love: One mom’s journey from birth trauma to pregnancy

Pregnancy and childbirth don’t always go as planned. Haley Bufkin learned that firsthand and was grateful to have Covenant caretakers by her side.

Bladder and Bowel Issues Are Common in Women as They Age

Bladder and bowel issues have a big impact on women’s quality of life as they age. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Women in your 40s, here’s the info you need!

We continue our series with Dr. Melanie Santos about questions women may want to ask their primary care doctors. Our focus this month: Women in their 40s.

Eleven summer fun ideas for your kids

You don’t need to send your kids to camp to give them a healthy, active summer that’s full of learning. We give you 11 ways to keep your kids busy.

Our new program puts you at the center of your birthing process

Providence Health’s TeamBirth program focuses on the mother’s needs, making sure you are a big part of the decision-making process.

Women's healthcare from top to bottom

Many women take care of others before thinking about themselves. Remember to share everything with your provider—even embarrassing symptoms.

Women and migraines: the hormone connection

Women are three times more likely than men to get migraine headaches. Learn what triggers migraine attacks and how to reduce their impact on your life.

Women’s health resources roundup

These articles from Providence Women’s Health experts can help you take better care of yourself and put your health and wellness front and center.

What is endometriosis?

These articles from Providence Women’s Health experts can help you better understand endometriosis from diagnosis through treatment.