by Palmer Clinic

HEALTH

Let's Get a Physical

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Okay, all you women out there, let's physical. Let me re-phrase that, Let's Get a Physical.

We don't need to preach about the need for nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, emotional health and substance abuse at this time. These topics will follow in ensuing articles. What I want to share with you is information for your good health, staying physically healthy. I am talking about the annual physical examination, from your head to your

toes.

Just because you are not relating to men (for the most part, we do have bi-sexual sisters out there), doesn't mean that you needn't concern your-

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self with "their" female problems. All women can experience various gynecological problems one time or another: Conditions such as painful or irregular irregular bleeding, painful periods, cervical irritation, vaginal infections, breast lumps, urinary infections, ovarian cysts, fibroids, herpes, fertility (for those wishing artificial insemination and the carrying of a pregnancy), venereal disease, just to mention a few. Then there is the general health problems that can affect lesbians as well, related to their lifestyle, ie: substance abuse, hyper tension, smoking, diet, which can affect their health as a whole. A good

physical

examination includes the following:

1. Thorough Herstory

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2. Ears, Eyes, Nose and Throat Exam

3. Heart and Lungs Exam 4. Lymph Glands

5. Breast Exam

6. Abdominal and Dorsal 7. Extremities

8. Blood Pressure 9. Genital Exam

and

10. Pap Smear 11. Lab tests according to women's related condition.

Pelvic

ordered each health

A One-System exam and evaluation may be warranted for some medical problem, like a vaginal infection, breast lump.

Referrals are provided from the clinic for extended care and evaluation

to those professionals who are empathetic to your lifestyle.

We at the Palmer Clinic have provided for the health care needs of lesbian and bi-sexual women. We utilize women health workers and medical professionals. Clinics for women are held on Thursday evening from 6-9:30 and the 4th Saturday of the month from 10-2 afternoons. Our fees are reasonable and we do accept insurance. Call for an appointment. The clinic number is (313) 542-7617.

So if you haven't had an examination in more than one year, you're overdue.

Till next time, To Your Good Health. PALMER CLINIC

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