Women's Health

Empowering Wellness: Navigating Women's Health Through Virtual Care

At Teladoc Health, our mission is to empower all people everywhere to live their healthiest lives by transforming the healthcare experience. We believe that a modern healthcare experience for women is one in which all aspects of their health and wellbeing are considered through a whole-person approach. All women deserve to feel prioritized, respected, and heard when it comes to their health. We believe women’s health does not just apply to people assigned female at birth and we use the term 'woman' to encompass all people regardless of their current gender identity and sexual orientation.

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Defining Women's Health

To date, there is no unified modern definition of women’s health. At Teladoc Health, we define women’s health to encompass the physiological differences, cultural challenges, and life circumstances that impact women’s physical and mental wellbeing. This includes conditions specific to female biology and general health conditions that affect women disproportionately or differently than men.

Conditions that affect women disproportionately than men

ie: Heart disease, Osteoporosis

Conditions that affect women differently than men

ie: Autoimmune conditions

Gender bias in care delivery

ie: Pain, Mental health

Reproductive Health

Fertility, Maternal health

Gynecology

Menstrual health, Endometriosis, PCOS, Menopause

Sexual Health

Contraception, Sexually transmitted infections

The Gender Health Gap

Traditional healthcare guidelines often do not account for sex- and gender-based differences when evaluating women’s general health, treatment options and outcomes. The medical research is scarce and conflicting, leading to misinformation and general lack of public awareness around women’s health. This is often referred to as the ‘health gap’. For women from marginalized communities or with different backgrounds, sexual orientations, or gender identities, this gap is even bigger.

50%

of women said they felt that a physican had diminished or overlooked their symptoms

3 in 10

women reported challenges accessing the healthcare services they needed

Source: https://www.bcwomensfoundation.org/inherwords

Women's Health Throughout the Lifespan

From adolescents to advanced adulthood, click on each band below to explore a wealth of information tailored to your unique health journey and how Teladoc Health can help.

Adolescence

Early Adulthood

Middle Adulthood

Advanced Adulthood

Ages 12-17Ages 18-44Ages 45-64Ages 65+

Take the first step: How Teladoc Health can help

Many women have accepted their health experience as ‘normal’ when in fact there may be an underlying diagnosis to explain their symptoms. Even worse, many women are concerned by the presence of ongoing symptoms but have been dismissed. If you have been experiencing any of the following symptoms, Teladoc Health can help you find the right path forward. Click on each symptom for more information.

Common Symptoms

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The Changing Landscape of Women's Health

Our team is here to help support you at every step

I have developed a new concern about my mental health but I’m not sure where to start.

myStrength offers digital wellness and mental health programs tailored to your needs.

Mental Health Care allows you to choose your preferred psychologist or therapist for confidential mental health support.

Mental Health Navigator can support you in finding resources, assessing and/or diagnosing a mental health concern.

I have seen a healthcare provider about my concerns. They ordered some tests, but I’m not sure what to expect.

Personal Health Navigator can assist you in finding the right resources to answer your questions.

I have seen a healthcare provider about my concerns. I received a diagnosis, but I’m not sure what it means for my health.

Personal Health Navigator can assist you in finding the right resources to answer your questions.

Find a Doctor can locate a specialist depending on your new diagnosis.

I have seen a healthcare provider and received a diagnosis, but I want a second opinion.

Expert Medical Opinion offers an evaluation of your diagnosis and treatment plan, which are reviewed by carefully selected medical experts.

More on women's health from Dr. Karolina Filipowska, Deputy Medical Director of Teladoc Health Canada

Hear from Teladoc Health Canada's Deputy Medical Director, Dr. Filipowska, as she discusses some common women's health concerns.

**Teladoc Health data