Primary care can address many women’s health needs, including routine wellness, screening guidance, menopause education, and common symptom review.
Quick summary
- Screening guidance is based on age, history, and risk.
- Common symptoms can often be reviewed in primary care, with referral when needed.
- Menopause-related concerns can often be discussed and managed step by step.
Common topics
- Routine wellness and preventive screening guidance
- Breast symptoms and when imaging or referral may be appropriate
- Menstrual changes and when gynecology evaluation may be needed
- Perimenopause and menopause symptoms, including hot flashes, sleep changes, and mood changes
- Bone health, calcium, vitamin D, and healthy aging guidance when relevant
When to seek urgent care
- Severe pelvic or abdominal pain, heavy bleeding, fainting, fever with worsening symptoms, or rapidly worsening symptoms should be evaluated urgently.
Next step
More resources: Women’s Health Guide. Book an in-person visit to review screening guidance, menopause concerns, or common symptoms and decide whether gynecology referral may be appropriate.
Last reviewed: April 8, 2026