Women's
Services
We are dedicated to providing expert, high
quality women's reproductive health services in a professional, caring, and
compassionate manner. We assure confidentiality and individual support for each
woman.
Offered in both an inpatient and outpatient
basis, we provide a broad range of obstetrical and gynecological services
including ultrasound, cancer screening and treatment, childbirth classes,
maternity services, mammography, self-breast exams, obstetrics, and gynecology.
In addition, our education programs include childbirth education classes.
Annual gynecological examinations are essential
to women's reproductive and general health. Our offices offer timely, reasonably
priced gynecological exams including birth control consultations and
prescriptions, STD screening and treatment, and emergency appointments. We are
equipped with ultrasound to facilitate diagnosis of reproductive system
problems.
Annual Exam - A yearly exam consists of a
breast exam, internal and external exam of the vagina, and an examination of the
other reproductive organs. This is normally given in conjunction with a pap
smear. A birth control consultation and prescription can also be included.
Pelvic Exam - This is an examination of
your internal organs: uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. The doctor or nurse
practitioner will check for any abnormalities by inserting two fingers into your
vagina while applying pressure to your abdomen to physically examine these
reproductive organs.
Breast Exam - This examination checks the
breast tissue for any abnormalities. The doctor or nurse practitioner will
physically examine your breast tissue by applying pressure in a circular pattern
over each breast and into the armpit areas to feel for any lumps or other
irregularities in the breast tissue. You will also be given the opportunity to
learn how to perform a breast self-exam.
Pap Smear - This safe, simple and quick
procedure consists of collecting a sample of cells from the cervix and examining
them for any abnormalities. The doctor or nurse practitioner will gather the
sample by opening the walls of the vagina with a speculum and, using a small
brush/spatula, brushing cells from the surface of the cervix. You should have a
Pap smear at least once a year as early-detection screening for cervical cancer.
Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing - We
offer a wide range of STD screening including Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis,
HPV (genital warts), HSV (herpes) and HIV tests to women and men. We also offer
treatment or referrals for treatment to all patients who have positive results.
Free Childbirth Education Classes -
Classes start the first Tuesday of every month, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the
Clearlake Family Health Center Conference Room, 15230 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake.
Call to register: 995-5875. Classes are free and open to those expecting within
the next two to three months. Please bring a pillow and blanket for relaxation
exercises.
St. Helena Hospital Clearlake
15630 18th Avenue, Clearlake
707-995-6486
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