Obstetrics and gynecology provide the health needs of the female reproductive system. The female body revolves around various stages that come up with new concerns that require specific health attention. Obstetrics and gynecology are essential as it helps and empowers women to live quality lives. From health screening to treating diseases concerning the reproductive system, OB/GYN healthcare makes it happen. Ms. Valerie Calzada San Antonio, a nurse practitioner, and her team offer comprehensive care, including aesthetic treatments to promote better living. Here we look at the available services.
Well-woman exams
The check-up exams for women are critical as they help maintain their health. They involve preventive health care, including health screenings and checking vital signs. Well-woman exams help detect health issues before they become severe, allowing the provision of early treatments.
Your well-woman exam appointment is also a chance to interact with your provider, including evaluating your health and asking about any abnormalities, among other issues you may have.
Here are among the areas of concern during a well-woman exam;
· Birth control
· Menopause
· Fertility planning
· Pelvic pain
· Sexual health
· Nutritional advice
· Abnormal bleeding
Your check-up may also involve health tests, including STD and HPV testing and a pap smear, among other screening.
Usually, you must have your well-woman exam every year or as advised by your gynecologist.
Birth control
You cannot talk about women’s health and miss talking about birth control. Birth control is a critical concern for many women. It involves methods to prevent pregnancy.
Birth control methods are many, and the primary focus is to help you plan for your pregnancy. Each contraceptive method works differently with its benefits and cons. You need to consult with your gynecologist to find a birth control method that works best for you.
The available birth control options include the following.
· Barrier methods, such as condoms, diaphragms, sponges, and cervical caps
· Birth control pills
· Implants
· Patches
· Intrauterine devices
· Vaginal rings
· Shots
· Sterilization
Obstetrics
It involves comprehensive care for pregnant women or women planning to get married. Obstetrics ensures your health before and throughout your pregnancy journey.
Obstetric services include
· Genetic testing
· Prenatal counseling
· Fertility testing and treatment
· Ultrasounds
· Obstetric exams
· Fetal heartbeat monitoring
· Urine and blood tests
· Labor and delivery
· High-and low-risk pregnancy care
Hormone therapy
Hormones control various functions in our bodies. A decline in hormone production may interfere with your body functions, causing unhealthy symptoms. Hormone imbalance in women occurs as they grow older, especially during menopause.
Hormone therapy provides synthetic hormones that restore your hormone balance, improving the uncomfortable symptoms that result from hormone imbalance or menopause.
Hormone therapy treatments occur in various forms, including;
· Injections
· Patches
· Pills
· Gels
· Pellets
· Creams
· Vaginal applications
Vaginal revitalization
The vaginal tissues may lose their elasticity over time and interfere with your sexual health and satisfaction. Vaginal revitalization is a treatment that helps restore your vaginal laxity, appearance, and lubrication, improving your sexual experience.
Let the gynecology and obstetrics experts help you live your best life as a woman. Call LUNA MED SPA & WASHINGTON OB-GYN, P.A. to schedule your consultation.
