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By Dr. Havya Dave and Karen Holdsworth, NPProvided by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

Women have particular health-care needs, which often means multiple appointments with different providers. But the female team of providers at Sentara Internal Medicine Physicians in Woodbridge has set out to give women an experience that meets their needs.

Havya Dave, M.D. and Karen Holdsworth, NP understand that women have different needs and many demands placed on them. The duo has worked to establish a practice where women can get much of their care in one location, at one visit.

Most people, but particularly women, talk more openly with their primary care provider since they have a rapport, says Holdsworth. Its easier for us to provide holistic care because we have the time to build a trusting relationship where people open up about their concerns.

We created a practice that allows us to do more for our female patients, says Holdsworth. Women are pulled in so many different directions. We make it easier for them to receive whatever services they need in a single visit, whenever possible. This approach promotes continuity of care because we see the big health picture.

This team of providers eliminates the burden of having to make multiple appointments in different places to take care of health needs.

The team sees females from ages 13 and up. In addition to typical primary care services, they offer:

Preventive gynecologic care can help identify and treat precancerous cells before problems start. The team offers Pap tests and pelvic exams as part of the annual exam. They also perform surgical removal of uterine polyps. And they provide biopsies of the uterine lining to help diagnose bleeding and other problems.

One of the most common concerns women have is related to menstruation, says Dr. Dave. We help women who experience every degree of bleeding, period pain and cycle-related mood swings.

The providers also support women who are pre- or postmenopausal. Holdsworth notes, We address all of the issues that come with menopause, so we can improve womens quality of life.

Our goal is to create an environment where women of all ages can talk about their sexual concerns or ask questions, says Dr. Dave. We offer judgment-free advice and provide contraception services that meet a womans specific situation.

The practice offers prevention and treatment services for sexually transmitted infections, plus contraceptive services, including:

Women who experience incontinence can get early care. The team helps women understand their options, counsels on Kegel exercises and prescribes medications. And they offer cleaning and replacement services for women who have a pessary.

Weight management isnt unique to women, but women think about and process weight concerns differently than men, says Holdsworth. We offer sustainable weight loss advice that includes nutrition and exercise counseling. We dont offer fad, get-thin-quick diets because we know they dont work long-term.

Our environment supports women, says Holdsworth. We want women to feel they arent alone and that their concerns are normal. When they feel supported, they are more at ease and have improved quality of life.

The providers believe that by helping women, theyre helping those around them. Women are the lifeblood of happy, healthy households. When we improve the quality of life for women, we help entire families function better, says Dr. Dave.

Both providers accept new patients at Sentara Internal Medicine Physicians, located at 2280 Opitz Blvd., Suite 250, Woodbridge. Make an appointment by calling 703-523-9750.

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Female Care Team Understands the Unique Needs of Women - Prince William Living

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