Preventive Care

Routine wellness exams and preventive screenings are some of the most important things you can do for yourself. Consult with Dr. Cova to learn what tests are appropriate for your age and health.

Annual Exams

You should begin receiving annual exams by the age of 21. Annual exams consist of a physical, breast, and pelvic exam. We also recommend that you have yearly Pap and STI tests.

Testing/Screening/Treatment

The Complete Women’s Practice offers many proactive health screenings, including:

  • Breast exams
  • Mammograms
  • Pelvic exams
  • Pap tests
  • STI screenings
  • HIV testing

We offer a variety of customized treatments for your gynecological and obstetric conditions.

Family Planning/Contraception

We have many options for contraception and birth control counseling, including:

  • Abstinence
  • Condoms
  • Essure
  • Birth control pills
  • Intrauterine devices
  • Emergency birth control
  • Natural family planning

Schedule a consult today to determine which method will best fit your needs.

Adolescent and Teen

Adolescent and teen medicine focuses on the care of girls from the age of 9 to 18. Common issues include:

  • Nutrition
  • STI testing
  • Birth control education
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Menstrual disorders
  • Acne
  • Eating disorders
  • Unintended pregnancy

 

Perimenopause/Menopause

Perimenopause is the process that leads up to menopause. It can start as early as your late 30s or as late as your early 50s. Perimenopause usually lasts from 2 to 8 years. Menopause occurs when you have not had a menstrual period for at least 1 year. For most women, menopause happens around age 50. But every woman’s body has its own timeline.

  • Irritability
  • Mood Swings
  • Depression
  • Hot Flashes
  • Dizziness
  • Adrenal Fatique
  • Decreased Libido
  • Weight Gain
  • Nausea

Bio-Identical Hormones

The symptoms of hormonal shifts occuring in our bodies can be very strong and even make you feel out of control at times.

If you have tried to figure out what is happening or perhaps treated your symptoms in ways that don’t seem to work, testing your hormones may be the first step to feeling better.

Bio-identical hormones can offer much of the relief of traditional HRT therapies without causing any of these side effects.  Bio-identical hormones are derived from natural plant compounds (soy and yams) and are synthesized to duplicate the exact structure and function of hormones produced naturally within the body.

To design an effective treatment plan to get your hormones back in balance, Dr. Cova will perform a hormone test.  This will determine your current hormone levels and deficiencies. It also will identify what types of bio-identicals will work best alleviate your symptoms.

Saliva and/or blood testing is used to identify specific imbalances of one or more hormones and can also test for adrenal fatigue.  This eliminates guesswork when prescribing.  Dr. Cova recommends follow-up testing and regular monitoring. This allows her to adjust your dose as needed.

If you are experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance, be sure to discuss your options with Dr. Cova to see what might work best for you.

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. It is a common and embarrassing problem, affecting 1 in 3 women. The severity of urinary incontinence ranges. It can vary from leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that’s so sudden you cannot get to the bathroom in time.

In most cases, simple lifestyle changes or medical treatments can ease your discomfort. Some of your options include pelvic floor therapy, Urethral slings, and biofeedback. If you are affected by this condition, know that help is available. Discuss your treatment options with Dr. Cova for this problem.