What an annual exam covers
- A conversation about your health, your cycle and anything that has changed.
- A physical exam, including a pelvic exam and a breast exam where appropriate.
- A Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer, at the interval right for your age and history.
- Screening and testing where your history calls for it.
- Birth control, whether that means starting, switching or stopping.
When something is wrong
Come in for pelvic pain, bleeding between periods, periods that have changed, unusual discharge, pain during sex, or anything that does not feel like your normal. None of these are things to put up with quietly.
Depending on what we find, a sonogram may be the next step, since ultrasound can show adnexal masses and help investigate pelvic pain and infertility.
How we work
We have been caring for women in Hialeah for decades, licensed by the Florida Department of Health. What that mostly means in practice is that the staff here have heard it before, whatever it is, and nobody is going to make you feel awkward about asking.
We speak English and Spanish. Bring your questions.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I have a gynecology exam?
Once a year is a good rhythm even when you feel well. Some tests are not needed every year, and your doctor will tell you which ones are due for you.
Do I need a Pap smear every year?
Not always. How often depends on your age, your history and your previous results. Your doctor will tell you what is recommended in your case.
What should I bring?
A photo ID, a list of the medications you take, the date your last period started, and any questions you have written down.
Can I be seen if I am not pregnant and not seeking an abortion?
Yes. Gynecology and annual exams are a core part of what this clinic does.
