Due to unforeseen circumstances, our phone lines will remain on exchange for the week of June 5th through June 9th. Our answering service will triage the calls so urgent needs are handled immediately, and other needs can be addressed in a timely manner. If you have a patient portal account, you can message your provider using the secure email function. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Remember, you can also schedule appointments using our online scheduling system.

Gynecologist Guidelines

When to see a Gynecologist

Guidelines have changed over the past years about when you should see a gynecologist for the first time. Generally you should visit a gynecologist:

When you are 18 or earlier if you become sexually active
If you have unusual bleeding or irregular periods
If you stop having periods for three months or more
If you suspect or know you are pregnant
If you have been trying to become pregnant without success
If you have pelvic pain

Women’s Health

You should visit a gynecologist at OB/GYN Health Center Associates:

For an annual pelvic exam
To learn about birth control options
To learn how to prevent and test for sexually transmitted diseases
Screening for reproductive cancers, such as Pap smear