Women's Health Care

Women’s health care can improve your health and help you prevent diseases common in women. At North Natomas Medical Center, Inc., patient-focused physician Rashida Bokhari, MD, and the medical team provide excellent women’s health care. Call the Sacramento, California, office or use the online scheduling feature to set up your appointment today. 

What is women’s health care?

Women’s health care is medical care specifically for female needs. This type of care emphasizes the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health issues that can negatively impact your physical and mental health.  

What does women’s health care include?

Women’s health care encompasses a wide range of services, including:

• Internal and external pelvic exams
• Breast exams and breast cancer screening tests
• Pap smear (cervical cancer screening)
• Bone density testing
• Lifestyle risk assessment, including sexual practices
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening
• Birth control
• Vaccinations, like the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination 
• Menopause support 

While women’s health care focuses primarily on keeping you healthy and preventing health problems, it also covers the full spectrum of women’s health problems. 

You can rely on North Natomas Medical Center, Inc. for help with challenges like irregular periods, infertility, yeast infections, pelvic pain, unusual vaginal discharge, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). 

The supportive and nonjudgmental team wants you to feel comfortable. They welcome your questions and are ready to provide comprehensive women’s health care support at every stage of your adult life. 

How does women’s health care change during menopause?

Women’s health care at age 20 or 30 can be different than at menopause and beyond. North Natomas Medical Center, Inc. customizes your women’s health care to your age and your body’s specific needs. 

As you enter menopause, you may need hormone replacement therapy or other menopause management strategies to offset estrogen loss and minimize symptoms. Menopause can cause bones to thin, so it’s important to check for osteoporosis through a bone scan starting at age 65.

Depending on the results of your last few Pap smears, you might be able to discontinue the test at age 65. 

How often should I have women’s health care visits? 

Generally, you need an annual women’s health care visit to stay healthy. If you develop a new health issue or want to make changes in your contraception plan, you can schedule a visit anytime in between your annual exams. 

North Natomas Medical Center, Inc. is changing the way women’s health care works. It’s a comfortable experience with experienced providers, so don’t settle for less by going elsewhere. Call the office or click the online scheduling feature to set up your well-woman exam now.