How your gynecologists in Silver Spring, Laurel, and Rockville, MD, can help you
You do all you can to stay healthy, but do you visit your gynecologist regularly? If not, you should, because your gynecologist can help protect you from serious health issues like breast cancer, endometriosis, cervical cancer, and more.
The gynecologists at Capital Women’s Care Division 64 provide a wide range of gynecological services to help you. They have several convenient office locations in Silver Spring, Laurel, and Rockville, MD.
Your gynecologist treats women of all age groups, providing important services like routine screenings, reproductive counseling, and birth control.
Let’s look at just a few of the reasons why and when you should visit a gynecologist.
If you are undergoing puberty, you should see your gynecologist if:
- Your periods are heavy, irregular, or absent
- You experience severe cramping or other uncomfortable pelvic and abdominal symptoms
- You are interested in finding out about birth control options
If you are thinking about or trying to get pregnant, you should see your gynecologist for:
- Prenatal and fertility counseling
- Regulation of your periods to help you get pregnant
If you are pregnant, you should see your gynecologist/obstetrician for:
- Regular pregnancy examinations
- Ultrasound at certain points in your pregnancy
- Pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care counseling
If you are perimenopausal or going through menopause, you should visit your gynecologist to:
- Find out ways to reduce unpleasant menopausal symptoms like night sweats and hot flashes
- Learn ways to prevent bone-thinning osteoporosis
You should also visit a gynecologist every year for routine screenings including a pap smear to check for cervical cancer, breast exam, and to order a mammogram and other imaging studies.
Your gynecologist can do a lot to ensure your reproductive health all through your life. To learn more about when to visit a gynecologist and how gynecology services can help you, call the doctors at Capital Women’s Care Division 64. You can reach them in any of their offices in Silver Spring, Laurel, and Rockville, MD, by calling (301) 468-0073, so call today.