Women’s Health Therapy

Women have unique bodies and thereby unique experiences. Medical conditions can have significant impacts on their emotional well-being and outlook on life. Health conditions that women face may include:

• Endometriosis - Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue that is like the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. As a result, these implants can change anatomy and create pain. Effects are varied, and may result in: painful periods, painful bowel movements and urination; painful intercourse, ectopic pregnancies and infertility. Another result is chronic pain that can greatly impair quality of life and daily functioning. This condition has been reported in girls as young as 11 years of age.

• Problems Conceiving and Infertility - Some women who want to have children may have a difficult time becoming pregnant. Treatment to assist women conceive can be expensive, stressful, and may result in tremendous joy or in agonizing disappointment.

• Miscarriages - A miscarriage is when a pregnancy ends spontaneously. This can be a devastating experience, regardless of when it happens during a pregnancy.

• Menopause - Menopause is a process that affects all women and occurs when a woman’s ovaries stop producing hormones. It can occur naturally, or as a result of removal of the ovaries for various reasons. Symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes, irritability and difficulty sleeping. Health problems such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and painful intercourse can be side effects of menopause.

These experiences can result in women and couples feeling alone and invalidated. Women are potentially left to make life altering decisions and face unwanted consequences. Such outcomes can lead to a sense of loss, depression, anxiety and in some cases trauma. Get the help you need from the psychologists at Taylor Clark Psychological Services who understand the unique experiences of women.