Gynecological Care
Gynecological healthcare is a cornerstone of the BloomWell practice, and can last the entire span of a person's reproductive lifetime. First GYN appointments can be made in adolescence, and care can be continued until about ten years after your last menstrual cycle. At each appointment, we will collect a thorough history, provide a focused exam based on your needs and any symptoms you may be experiencing, and give you all the education and resources you need to make informed choices regarding your care.
GYN care includes:
GYN care includes:
- Preconception counseling
- Pelvic exams
- Pap smears
- STI counseling, screening, and treatment
- Infection screening and treatment
- Incontinence/urinary retention diagnosis and treatment
- Treatment of conditions affecting sexuality
- Pelvic floor health/prolapse assessment and counseling
- Urinary analysis and treatment for UTIs
- Hormone replacement therapy
Contraception
Contraceptive care is provided in combination with obstetric or gynecological services OR as a stand-alone service. Contraception appointments include a complete health history, a urinary and pregnancy screening, brief examination, and counseling regarding the most appropriate and safest choices for your individual situation and contraceptive wishes. A follow-up appointment is provided within three months to insure that everything is going well with your chosen method of contraception.
Contraception options include:
Contraception options include:
- Non-hormonal cycle awareness counseling
- Diaphragms
- Progestin-only pills
- Combined hormonal pills
- Injectables
- Implants--placement and removal (placement may require insurance preapproval and order of the device before placement; placement may take place at a subsequent visit).
- Intra-uterine devices--placement and removal (placement may require insurance preapproval and order of the device before placement; placement may take place at a subsequent visit).
- Intra-vaginal rings
- Referrals for permanent contraception, such as vasectomy or tubal ligation
Well-Woman Care
Well-Woman care at BloomWell encompasses the overall health of the whole woman; while acute primary care issues should be addressed by a primary healthcare provider, your midwife is able to provide a wide variety of preventative healthcare services. Annual Well-Woman appointments in conjunction with routine pelvic exams and Pap smears are encouraged to insure continuity of health.
Well-Woman Care includes:
Well-Woman Care includes:
- Breast cancer screenings
- Medication maintenance
- Mental health screenings and referrals
- Osteoporosis screenings
- Colon health screenings
- Diabetes screenings
- Nutritional and supplement counseling