Frequently Asked Questions

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ACOG GUIDELINES

-Below 21 Pap is not recommended

-21-29 Pap smear every 3 years

-30-65 Pap smear alone every 3 years, Pap smear with HPV testing every 5 years

-Over 65 no more Pap smears with a negative Pap smear history, Pap smears continue if you have had an abnormal pap that was high grade in the past 20 years.

85% of breast cancers occur in individuals without a family history of breast cancer. 5-10% of breast cancers occur in those with known gene mutations inherited from a mother or father. Mammograms start at the age of 40 and are yearly. Schedule your mammogram today.

Birth control does not decrease your chances of getting pregnant.  If you are on birth control for irregular periods, your periods will go back to being irregular once the birth control is discontinued.  Irregular periods alone make it more difficult to get pregnant because you may miss when you are ovulating.

No.  Using feminine products on the inside of your vagina can cause irritation, itching, pain, and an abnormal discharge.  Feminine products inside of the vagina can also alter the natural flora in the vagina leading to yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. The vagina naturally cleans itself.