Gynecologic Health

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG) recommend routine gynecologic care for persons aged 13 years old and up with a cervix. 

  • Adult gynecology 
    • focuses on menstrual health/management, hormonal balance, sexual & reproductive health, entry into prenatal care, postpartum, menopause, family planning, options counseling. 
It is my personal mission to provide dignity, privacy and comfort for all sensitive exams as a trauma informed provider. We provide the option for a healthcare professional chaperone to be present for all sensitive exams.

Cervical Cancer Screening

Starting at age 21 to 65 year old persons with a cervix should get a pap smear every 3-5 years (regardless of onset of sexual intercourse, number of sexual partners and/or types of partners).

  • My office performs co-testing which looks for both:

  • HPV (human papilloma virus)-the virus that causes cervical cancer

  • Cytology (cells)-screening for dysplasia (aka precancer)


Mammogram Screenings

Typically around ages 40-75 years old patients should receive an annual screening mammogram.

  • Screening at an earlier age depends on a variety of risk factors (ie lesion/mass self discovered or on clinical chest exam and/or strong family history of breast cancer)

  • Additional imaging modalities are available (if appropriate)

    MRI and/or ultrasound

    • conditions not best suitable for mammogram

Reproductive Health

Screening, prevention & treatment for all sexually transmitted infections

  • gonorrhea/chlamydia (oral, rectal, and vaginal)

  • syphilis

  • HIV

  • Hep C

  • Trichomonas

  • HIV prevention (Pre-Exposure prophylaxis aka PREP)

  • Prevention & Treatment of

    • Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

    • Yeast infections

    • Vaginal dryness

    • Urinary tract infections

    • Hemorrhoids

  • Family Planning & Infertility workups

  • Menstrual management

    • Menarche

    • Irregular menstrual bleeding

      • Heavy periods

        • fibroids

      • Painful Periods (dysmenorrhea)

      • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

    • Menopause

    • Sex drive (libido)

    • Pelvic pain

    • Vulvar skin conditions

    • Pelvic ultrasound

Contraception Management

  • All methods of contraception are available in office

    • Combined contraception (estrogen-progesterone)

    • Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs)

    • Birth Control Patch

    • Contraceptive intra-vaginal ring

    • Progesterone only- long acting contraception

      • IUD (intrauterine device)

        • Sklya

        • Mirena

        • Liletta

      • Mini-Pill

      • Depot provera shot

    • Hormone free

      • Paragard (copper IUD)

      • Fertility Awareness Method

      • Phexxi (contraception vaginal gel)

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