Women's Health

The Problem: Women's Health Needs Change, and Providers Often Do Not Keep Up

A woman's healthcare needs shift significantly across the lifespan. What matters at 25 is not what matters at 45 or 65. Hormonal changes, family planning decisions, gynecological concerns, and cancer screening requirements all evolve, and navigating them without a knowledgeable, consistent provider is harder than it should be.

Many women piece together their care across multiple specialists with limited coordination. Symptoms get dismissed or delayed. Preventive screenings are missed. Questions go unanswered because appointments are rushed. At M. Chavez MD, SC, we take a different approach, one that centers women's health at every stage.

Our Approach: Comprehensive Care from Puberty Through Menopause

Dr. Chavez and Karen Corona, FNP-C bring deep expertise in women's health to every visit. Karen's clinical background spans women's health, family medicine, inpatient care, and medical weight loss, giving our team the range to address the full scope of a woman's health concerns under one roof.

We combine evidence-based medicine with attentive, individualized care. Whether you are due for a routine well-woman exam, navigating perimenopause, managing a hormonal condition, or planning a family, you will receive clear information and a plan tailored to your specific situation.

Gynecology Services

• Menopause management and alternative hormone therapy
• Hormonal disorders, including abnormal uterine bleeding, vaginal atrophy, and hot flashes
• Gynecological illness evaluation and treatment
• Urinary incontinence assessment and management
• Infection diagnosis and treatment
• Sexual health and sexual disorder counseling

Family Planning

Whether you are planning to start a family or actively working to prevent pregnancy, informed decision-making starts with an honest conversation. We provide comprehensive family planning support so you can choose the approach that fits your life, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

• Pregnancy testing and early counseling
• Birth control consultation and education across all method types
• Emergency contraception
• STD and HIV testing
• Cancer screening and risk counseling
• Family planning education

Preventive Care and Screenings

Preventive screenings catch problems early, when they are most treatable. We follow established guidelines for women's cancer screening and coordinate with specialists when needed, so nothing falls through the cracks.

• Well-woman exams
• Pap smears and cervical cancer screening
• Colposcopy
• Clinical breast exams
• Mammogram referrals
• Pelvic exams
• IUD insertion and management
• Osteoporosis screening and prevention