Women’s Health by Decade

As a woman, you prioritize your health and wellness so you can care for yourself and your family. As the number on your birthday card changes, so do your health and wellness needs, as well as the preventative steps and health decisions that impact your life.   

We understand those physical and emotional changes and partner with you to help you along every step of your healthcare journey. The first step is having an ongoing relationship with a trusted provider to aid in the prevention and detection of common conditions that come with aging. Your obstetrician or gynecologist (OB/GYN) can help you: 

• Manage your overall health 
• Promote prevention and early detection by keeping you on schedule for wellness visits, vaccinations, and the right screenings for you 
• Maintain your health and wellness with guidance on healthy lifestyle choices 
• Connect with a comprehensive network of specialty care from specialists in primary care, orthopedics, heart care, and more 

20s & 30s - Exploring & Growing

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At this age, you may ask yourself a lot of questions. Should I start a family? How can I improve my eating habits? Am I depressed or is what I’m feeling something else? Or, maybe you have been so busy you haven’t had time to think about any of these questions—or your well-being.   

We can help you sort through your birth control options, get your lifestyle on a healthy track, or if you don’t have one already, help you establish care with an OB/GYN specialist and/or a primary care provider to partner with on the journey ahead.  

Remember, this is the best time to take care of yourself and establish healthy habits and a schedule for your care. Focus on exercise, good eating habits, stress management and early detection of potentially life-threatening issues. Now more than ever, it’s important to think about your mental and physical health as you lay the foundation for your health in the future.  

40s - Taking the World by Storm

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This is a time of transition. You're balancing your life and career, keeping up with your busy family and possibly caring for aging parents. You are also more confident and ready to enjoy new opportunities. 

You may notice changes in your overall metabolism, energy level, bone and muscle strength, and hormone levels. Focusing on healthy eating, exercise, stress management and preventative screenings could improve how you feel in the years to come. An active approach to wellness in this decade can make a difference in your 50s and 60s, and could decrease your risk for many diseases. 

If you don’t have one already, it’s still important to find a physician to partner with you on your path to health and wellness. They can assess your current health status, recommend screenings and treat any symptoms or conditions. 

50s - Young at Heart

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By the time you reach midlife, you may start to devote more time to doing things you enjoy like new hobbies or connecting with old friends. When you reach your 50s, you may feel a new sense of who you are and what you want to do with your time. But this decade can bring some unique health concerns. 

This age brings an increased risk of certain diseases like osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes or certain cancers. Now, more than ever, you need to take charge of your health. Good eating habits, weight-bearing exercise and a good night's sleep can help keep you feeling young. 

Your hormone levels are changing, and this can cause many other changes within your body. If you don’t have one already, it’s important to have a physician  as a partner on your path to health and wellness. Your doctor can help you navigate through any changes, health concerns or questions you have about your health. 

60s+ - Maturity & Experience

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You have the maturity and experience to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. You could be approaching retirement and want to be sure you are healthy enough to enjoy the freedom this new change will bring you. No matter what your circumstances—eating well, getting 30 minutes of physical activity a day and making healthy lifestyle choices can help you enjoy your 60s and beyond. 

Now that you've most likely gone through menopause, you've found some new challenges with your health as you age. Your joints may be starting to weaken and you're at increased risk for many diseases including heart, diabetes and urinary/gastrointestinal incontinence. 

If you don’t have one already, it is important to find a physician to partner with you on your path to health and wellness. See your doctor regularly so he or she can provide preventive screenings and immunizations and coordinate your health care needs. Make sure you get an annual health check-up and talk with your doctor about any health issues or emotional concerns you may have.