What conditions are not appropriate for an online visit with a women's health clinician?
Conditions requiring a physical examination will need to be seen in person. Many diagnoses and treatment plans can be started online, however physical examinations or lab tests may be recommended for irregular bleeding, yeast infections, and hemorrhoids. Your online provider can provide counseling for typical presentations of endometriosis, vulvodynia, and pelvic pain however for more unusual or severe cases you may be referred for an in-person examination.
This page offers general health information to facilitate discussion with your telemedicine provider. Every patient is different, so your treatment will be personalized just for you. Providers may recommend different treatment options or in-person care. When you see a clinician on Amwell, you will receive a diagnosis and treatment in a matter of minutes so you can get back to feeling well.
A lot of questions can come with receiving a diabetes diagnosis at any age. But remember, there are many resources available to help you manage your condition. Thanks to the increasing popularity of digital healthcare, it is now easier than ever to book an appointment that works with your schedule, allowing you to stay on top of your health with continuous care. Set up a virtual visit for online diabetes treatment today.
Health screenings can give you a snapshot of what’s happening inside your body at a given time and can provide additional pieces of information on the state of your health. While doctors can help keep patients on track and up to date with their health screenings, it's also important that patients are empowered to play an active role in their healthcare and can advocate for the tests and screenings they need.
September is Suicide Prevention Month – which aims to create hope through action by creating safe spaces for those struggling with the goal of preventing suicide all together. The issue is far reaching. Nearly 46,000 individuals died by suicide in 2020, and 46% of those people had a known mental health condition. Although mental health issues and illnesses, like depression, can lead to suicide, there are many reasons someone may decide to take their own life. However, most people believe that suicide can be prevented.
Women's health encompasses a broad spectrum of care — focused on the treatment and diagnosis of conditions that affect a woman's physical and mental well-being throughout life.
In February 2020, as COVID-19 began to spread and surge across the United States, the CDC advised physicians and the public to engage in social distancing and seek care virtually via telehealth when needed. Since March 2020, the use of telehealth has risen by over 50% compared to that same time period in March 2019, and it continues to rise.
Now is the time to try telemedicine!
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