A pelvic exam is one assessment available for diagnosing complaints of painful intercourse. Though it is not the only tool. A careful pelvic exam can help a provider determine the most likely cause, and get their patients on the road to healing.

Many common health complaints can be addressed with a simple intervention- Drinking Water! Did you know that your body is composed of 60% water? Or that drinking water can help you lose weight? Read more to learn about the benefits of improved hydration.

Gonorrhea is an increasingly common Sexually Transmitted Infection, which is highly transmissible but also easily preventable. Using a condom decreases your risk of contracting gonorrhea, but doesn’t entirely eliminate the risk.
Regular screening is crucial to appropriate treatment of gonorrhea.

Sleep Disturbances during menopause can cause a variety of issues, including brain fog, fatigue, irritability, and weight gain. What’s worse, is that menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats can cause sleep disturbances. Establishing a healthy sleep hygiene routine is essential for promoting a good night of sleep.
If sleep troubles are keeping you awake at night, make an appointment today!

Certified Nurse Midwives are able to provide a variety of services to their clients. Candescent Health and Wellness has chosen to focus our services on Wellbody care, sexuality counseling, menopause management and GYN related concerns.

If you are in need of a Certified Nurse Midwife for pregnancy related concerns, Claire is happy to provide a referral to a local nurse midwife that would best serve your needs.

Trauma informed medical care recognizes that everyone has the possibility of having endured trauma, and that as healthcare providers, we are responsible to first, inflict no further trauma and second, guide our patients through healing from their trauma. Candescent Health and Wellness has multiple measures in place to help assist our patients in healing from and moving toward coping with their past trauma.

January is Cervical Cancer awareness month. Cervical cancer is able to be detected with regular tests called Pap Tests or Pap smears. Use of condoms can decrease the risk of cervical cancer.

Chlamydia is a common Sexually Transmitted Infection, it is also easily preventable and easily treated. Screening and prevention are important factors in risks associated with chlamydia.