Cervical cancer prevention and early detection is an important part of our work here at PGOMG. You may not realize it, but every time you schedule an annual well woman exam, you are taking a significant step for your lifelong health. How do I prevent cervical cancer? One of the most important steps you can
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What can I expect at a well woman exam? A well woman exam at PGOMG is an annual appointment when your PGOMG provider performs a general health check that includes a breast exam and a Pap test. A well woman exam does not address chronic conditions or any new health concerns. What is the intention
Finding the right gynecologist or obstetrician is made easy with Pacific Gynecology & Obstetrics Medical Group. We realize that gynecological and obstetrical care is very personal and that our patients want to feel comfortable and empowered during their time at our practice. Regardless of whether you are visiting for a well woman exam, pregnancy, or
Couples are often surprised to learn that conception can take a longer period of time than expected. Perhaps you know someone who needed fertility testing or treatment, but you may still be surprised to learn just how many couples struggle to conceive. According to RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, one in eight couples will experience
Incontinence is inconvenient, embarrassing, and very frustrating. It can take a toll on your daily routine and can make enjoyable activities difficult because you’re often worried about where the closest bathroom is or if you’re prepared for any leaks. What is incontinence? There are two different types of urinary incontinence: stress incontinence and urge incontinence.
“Pregnancy brain” is a genuine sense of fogginess that makes it difficult for pregnant women to concentrate or remember things that they would typically remember before becoming pregnant. For other women, pregnancy brain is an unfortunate stereotype that can “undermine a woman’s confidence” in her mind and body while pregnant. Doctors are divided on whether
In recent decades, lung cancer became known as a disease that heavily affected men. Of course, women were also diagnosed with lung cancer, but the general perception was that men were much more likely to combat the disease. This perception, wherever it may have come from, is not at all factual. In fact, many men
Are you on birth control? Or perhaps another medication prescribed by your PGOMG provider? If so, and you’re still making trips to the pharmacy once a month to pick-up these prescriptions, you are missing out on a special delivery service that removes the need for scheduling and stress that stems from prescription re-fills. PGOMG now
The team leading PGOMG encourages current and former patients to share their experiences with others by leaving a review online. For those who visit PGOMG for annual well woman exams or for other health services, reading reviews by those who have undergone the same experience can be extremely helpful and reassuring. This is why online
Every October, Americans come together to support awareness for breast cancer, including early detection. Early detection is incredibly important – it allows doctors the opportunity to spot precancerous and cancerous tissue in its early stages and assess whether treatment or surgery is needed right away. Early detection and effective breast cancer awareness save lives, and
