Welcome Dr. Ealena Callender to our Annandale OBGYN team!
Dr. Ealena Callender is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist. In practice for 14 years, Dr. Callender is passionate about helping women reach their full potential in every stage of their lives. Her goal is to empower women and encourage them to be partners in their care. Dr. Callender takes a broad view of women’s health, realizing that […]
Please Read: Updates to our office policy effective October 1, 2020
Our goal is to provide quality health care to all our patients in a timely manner. No-shows, late arrivals, and cancellations inconvenience not only our providers, but our other patients as well. Please be aware of our policy regarding missed appointments. Effective October 1st, 2020 we will be charging a $25.00 fee for no shows […]
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month–Do you know your risk?
September is ovarian cancer awareness month! Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague and unlike cervical or breast cancer, there are no good screening tests for ovarian cancer. Fortunately, knowing your cancer family history may help a physician to prevent cancer or detect it at an earlier stage. Women with certain genetic mutations have: […]
Our Office Will Be Closed Monday, September 7th, 2020
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend and stay safe! If you have a life threatening emergency please call 911 or go to the nearest ER. If you are pregnant and need medical attention please call our office (703) 642-7522 to speak to the doctor on call or go to the OB ED at Inova Fairfax (3300 […]
What are “Irregular Periods”?
What is considered an irregular period? You are over the age of 15 and have not had a period You have less than 6-8 periods a year (go more than 3 months without a period) What is considered an irregular period? Pregnancy PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) A decrease in your body’s energy supply – This […]
What is “Sexual Dysfunction”?
Sexual problems are common in both women and men and can occur at any age. In the United States approximately 40 percent of women have sexual concerns 12 percent report distressing sexual problems. “Sexual dysfunction” can range form decrease in libido (sex drive), arousal, orgasm, or pain with sex that are bothersome to an individual. […]