Gynecology
We believe women deserve health care providers who take time to understand their individual needs. In our services for women by women, we strive to emulate the rich heritage of women as health care providers; listening and sharing information with the client. Throughout the delivery of services, it is our goal to demystify medical practice. We attempt to give women complete information in common, non-technical language allowing them to make decisions about their own health.
The Emma Goldman Clinic offers a wide variety of gynecology services:
- Yearly gynecological exams including:
- Pap smears
- Thyroid check
- Breast Exam
- Bimanual Pelvic Exam
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening (if needed)
- Urinalysis Height/Weight
- Birth Control prescriptions (if needed)
- Treatment of common gynecological problems
- Pregnancy Testing
- Post-abortion Examinations
- Birth control:
- Prescriptions for birth control methods including birth control pills, the patch, Depo Provera, and the Nuvaring (note: yearly exams are needed to be on these methods of birth control)
- Depo Provera injections
- Barrier Methods: Diaphragm and cervical cap fittings
- We publish a booklet on natural birth control methods titled Fertility Awareness: A Natural Way to Avoid or Achieve Pregnancy. We also have consultations available for people who have questions about this method
- We sell Emergency Contraception (please call the clinic to find out details on how to receive this medication)
- We sell condoms (male and female) and spermicides over the counter at prices much less than the local drug stores
- Gardasil Vaccination:
- Whether you are starting or finishing the series of 3 vaccines, you can schedule with us.
- Cervical Self-Examination Instruction
- Breast Self-Examination Instruction
- Confidential HIV Testing
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
- PMS Consultations
- Mammogram referrals
- Menopause Consultations and Exams