Well Woman
Well woman checks with our GP are intended to reassure you and help enhance your health, preventing problems in the future. You may also choose to have a fuller programme of screening with a gynaecologist; perhaps if you are trying for a baby, or concerned about symptoms such as pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding or energy dips. The frequency of examinations and tests relates to your medical history, personal needs and your age.
You begin by meeting your GP or gynaecologist. Your age, medical and family history will be assessed together with your weight and BMI, your lifestyle, happiness and stress levels.
A healthy cervix, uterus and ovaries are identified by clinical examinations, cervical smears and ultrasound scanning.
Breast health is likewise identified by a clinical examination and either mammogram or ultrasound scanning.
Bone health, looking for osteoporosis, is assessed by your medical history and a DEXA bone density scan.
Blood analysis is a core aspect of screening. This allows us to check your blood count, liver and kidney function, assess your hormones, keep an eye on cholesterol levels, and alerts us to signs of some cancers. Blood samples can also be used to check for markers of infection and to check your levels of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, and are part of a wide range of diagnostic tools.
Many women enjoy a physical, lifestyle or emotional MOT from Viveka's complementary therapists ranging from nutrition to homeopathy, osteopapthy, acupuncture and reflexology. Often the vision or opinion of a therapist complements the conventional medical approach.
Viveka's 'Emo' (emotional support) team includes a highly experienced personal and family therapist, a hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner; a psychotherapist and a life coach. We are here to encourage and help you to make powerful or overdue emotional changes.
Lifestyle measures may include exercise and altering your ‘work-life balance', introducing relaxation, and learning new ways to be positive about your life.
We are committed to reducing focus on negative aspects and to helping women enjoy the positive aspects life. We are proud of our record of helping many women to discover and build a sense of confidence, power, courage and freedom.
