For health, wellness, and disease management, women require health services that differ from men. Scarlett Lu, DO, and the team at Greenhaven Family Practice in Sacramento, California, specialize in women’s health and offer comprehensive care tailored to your specific health needs and wellness goals. To schedule a women’s health appointment, contact the office by phonetoday.
Women’s health is an area of medicine focused on the management of the health needs specific to women. Though men and women experience many of the same health issues, your health needs differ because of your reproductive organs and your unique health issues, such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.
Women also have different health risks than men, which requires specific health screenings, such as breast exams for breast cancer and Pap smears for cervical cancer. And with those health conditions that affect both sexes, women may exhibit different symptoms and benefit from different treatments.
Dr. Lu specializes in women’s health and provides comprehensive care that addresses all your needs and concerns.
You can expect a comprehensive exam from Dr. Lu during your women’s health exam at Greenhaven Family Practice. She tailors the exam based on your age, gynecological history, risk factors, and other medical needs.
During your exam, Dr. Lu asks detailed questions about your current health needs or concerns, medical and gynecological history, family history, diet and exercise, and daily stresses. She then conducts a physical exam that may include a breast and gynecological exam.
The family practice also performs Pap smears, pregnancy tests, and testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), as well as any other lab work you may need. Many of the requested lab tests are performed through in-house lab services for your convenience.
After your exam, Dr. Lu makes recommendations to support your health and wellness needs, which may include updating your immunizations. She can also develop a diet and exercise program to fit your needs.
Dr. Lu takes a holistic approach to care focused on your long-term health and diagnose and treats both acute and chronic illnesses that affect women. Common health issues that affect women include:
Dr. Lu also provides health screenings for breast and cervical cancer.
For comprehensive women’s health care from a team focused on your long-term health needs, call the Greenhaven Family Practice office today.