General Frequently Asked Questions...

A woman should begin having Pap smears at the age of 21 or 3 years after she becomes sexually active.

The Pap smear is a screening test used to show the physician any changes in cells within the cervix that could lead to cancer. Since this test came in to play, the number of deaths caused by cervical cancer in the United States has decreased due to early detection.

Yeast infections are caused by ubiquitous airborne fungus. The majority of cases are caused by Candida albicans. Generally, the yeast medications found in your pharmacy are effective. The most common symptoms exhibited by women are vaginal itching, pain and a thick white discharge. Recurrent infections need to brought to your physician's attention as they may be caused by an underlying medical problem, such as diabetes.

If you believe that you may be pregnant, you can take a home pregnancy test or call us to make an appointment to confirm whether or not you are pregnant. Once your pregnancy is confirmed it is very important to make your prenatal appointments so that you and your baby can remain healthy.

Ultimately, this decision should be between you and your physician. There are many types of birth control and not all of them are made for each person. No matter which method you choose, be sure that you know how it works, how to use it, and what side effect may occur.