Women’s Health

When was the last time you scheduled a women’s health appointment? If it’s been more than a year, set one up now. The exceptional team at CHAP Med in Sherman Oaks, California, offer a full suite of women’s health services, including obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), family planning, and hormonal therapy. Call CHAP Med or book a women’s health consultation online today.

What is women’s health?

Women’s health focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness in women.

As a woman, your reproductive system increases your risk of health problems like breast and cervical cancers. The natural aging process and menopause (when the ability to bear children ends) result in significant hormonal changes, which can affect your physical and mental health.

Women’s health services effectively treat these and other problems, improving your health and quality of life.

Which services does women’s health include?

At CHAP Med, women can access a wide range of women’s health services, including:

Gynecology

Gynecology focuses on all aspects of women’s health, including biological functions like menstruation and menopause. CHAP Med offers preventive screenings, including Pap tests, mammograms, and vaccines for the human papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer.

Contraception

Contraception focuses on family planning. If you’re sexually active but don’t want to get pregnant, contraceptives like oral birth control, birth control patches, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) can provide you with peace of mind. If you’re sexually active with multiple partners, CHAP Med also offers STD testing.

Hormonal therapy

Every woman experiences menopause eventually. Menopause signals the end of your reproductive life and occurs once you’ve gone a year without a menstrual cycle. Menopause also triggers several uncomfortable symptoms, including:

• Hot flashes
• Mood swings
• Low libido
• General irritability
• Night sweats
• Fatigue
• Thinning skin and hair
• Vaginal dryness

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) uses synthetic hormones that mimic those produced in your body. HRT restores balance to your body, improving your quality of life.

How often should I schedule a women’s health exam?

The CHAP Med team recommends scheduling a women’s health exam once a year.

Many serious health problems, including cervical and breast cancer, present few apparent symptoms early on. Regular checkups catch these and other problems in their beginning stages, ensuring more effective treatment.

A women’s health exam is also an opportunity to build a relationship with your doctor. During your appointment, you can ask questions and discuss concerns or unusual symptoms that you’re experiencing.

Everything you say is completely confidential, ensuring that you can share all aspects of your health in a safe, private environment. CHAP Med has a female physician’s assistant (PA) on staff, giving you a choice of provider.

Call CHAP Med or book a women’s health appointment online today for exceptional, compassionate care.