If you are looking for an OBGYN in Bowie, Greenbelt, or North Bethesda MD, you can find the services you are looking for at Capital Women's Care Division 66. Our team of experienced doctors provides all the services you would expect at a full-service woman's health practice.
An OBGYN is an obstetrician-gynecologist who provides women's health services. These include routine services, birth control, infertility, pregnancy, pap smears, etc. When it comes to when to go to the OBGYN, there are many good reasons.
Yearly exam
Yearly exams with your OBGYN should begin between 13 and 15 years of age. At this first exam, unless you are sexually active, an internal exam should not be necessary. Your pap smear will usually begin as part of your yearly exam at age 21. This is the opportunity to discuss any questions you have with your doctor, whether you are 15 or 75. Many women have questions about changes in their bodies, no matter what their age.
Heavy bleeding
Heavy bleeding can be very disruptive. It affects about one in three women at some point in their life. It can be caused by different things including fibroids, irregular ovulation, menopause or perimenopause, and endometriosis to name a few. Various treatments are available, including medication, but if none work, endometrial ablation or, in extreme cases, a hysterectomy may be recommended. These are only considered in cases where the woman no longer wants to conceive.
Birth Control
Your OBGYN has many options to offer when you are not ready to have a baby. Your doctor will explain all the different options, the effectiveness of each method, and the side effects. They can answer any questions you may have. Don't hesitate to talk to your OBGYN about your concerns, they have heard it all before.
Maternity
When you are ready to start a family, your OBGYN in Bowie, Greenbelt, and North Bethesda, MD, will become your best friend. They can help with fertility issues, help you manage morning sickness, and answer your questions about the changes in your body and pain management during delivery.
Screenings
Your OBGYN can provide screening for STDs, osteoporosis, breast and pelvic exams, as well as standard medical examinations for blood pressure and diabetes.
For OBGYN services in Bowie, Greenbelt, and North Bethesda, MD, you can count on Capital Women's Care Division 66. To make an appointment at any of our three offices, call (301) 249-4090.