A typical period lasts 5-7 days and is controlled with regular pads and tampons. Longer, heavier periods may indicate an underlying condition that needs treatment. Here are some of the more common reasons you may be experiencing heavy menstruation.
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We may now see patients for all visit types and needs.
Capital Women’s Care is a comprehensive clinic for women’s health, infertility, and obstetrics, serving the D.C. Metro area for over 30 years. With state-of-the-art offices located in Laurel and Silver Spring, just Northeast of Washington, DC, patients have a location nearby.
Practitioners at Capital Women’s Care are dedicated to providing superior care in a serene and calming environment. Because the practice has medical professionals on staff who are fluent in English, Spanish, Hebrew, and French, to name a few, patients of diverse cultural backgrounds can communicate efficiently with their OB/GYN.
The team offers complete and quality preventive gynecological care. Some of the services offered are well-woman exams, birth control counseling, menopause symptom treatment, and management of chronic disorders, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis. For women who are looking to become pregnant – or who are already pregnant – the team provides compassionate infertility management and prenatal care.
With several board-certified OB/GYNs on staff, patients can feel confident that they’re getting the most advanced care and treatments available. Several of the practitioners have extensive training in minimally invasive surgery.
Plus, women who have unique pregnancy and delivery needs, including high-risk pregnancy, can get specialized care with any of the skilled OB/GYNs, nurse midwives, or physician assistants. The team is currently accepting new patients and welcomes women of all ages.
Capital Women's Care participates with most major insurance plans. If you do not see your plan listed, you may be able to see a Capital Women's Care physician using your out-of-network benefits.
*Please remember:
A typical period lasts 5-7 days and is controlled with regular pads and tampons. Longer, heavier periods may indicate an underlying condition that needs treatment. Here are some of the more common reasons you may be experiencing heavy menstruation.
Sterilization is a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy, but it is permanent. Consider the following to determine if tubal ligation or another long-term, but reversible method of birth control is right for you.
Perimenopause and menopause are actually two distinct stages of a woman’s fertility transition. You may wonder where perimenopause ends and menopause begins. Take a few moments to figure out how to tell the difference.
"Everyone of these doctors have helped me deliver my 5 awesome children with care and due diligence. We are very pleased with the entire team."
"They explain everything to you and they take care of you the way you need to be taken care of."
"I’ve been attending this practice for over a decade now, and I cannot recommend it enough."
"The staff are always welcoming and pleasant. The doctors here listen and take their time with you."
"Very personable and friendly staff! I've seen most of the doctors in the practice and they've all taken the time to answer my questions fully."
"Thank you to the practice and especially to Dr. Norman & Dr. Dequattro for coaching me through such an amazing and unforgettable experience."
"We had our first visit with Dr. Klein today. Found her to be very thorough, listening to all symptoms and questions,."
"Extremely pleasant and informative staff! Providers are compassionate and have the best interest of both mother and baby at heart!"
"I enjoy going to Capital Women's Care. The Doctor's that work there are understanding and patient."
