We strive to create individualized treatment plans for each of our patients as each person has a unique history and unique needs. Some of our services include:
Pap Smear
A Pap Smear is a test that is usually performed yearly after a woman turns 21 or becomes sexually active. The test is a simple, quick collection of cells. While a Pap Smear is not a diagnostic test for cervical cancer, it can detect any abnormalities which can then lead to further testing.
What to expect during a Pap Smear
At the start of the exam, you will be asked to remove your clothing from the waist down. You will be given a medical gown and a half sheet to cover your lap. At the medical center office, there is an examination chair with stirrups at the end for your feet. You will position yourself in the chair, with your feet in the stirrups, so that you can be examined. An instrument, called a speculum, is lubricated and inserted into the vagina. This tool allows the doctor to have a clear path to the cervix. It is important to remember to relax and breath. This will relax the muscles of the vagina and allow for an easier examination by the medical professional.
After the speculum is inserted, a tiny, thin bristle brush is used to collect some tissue from the back of the cervix. Most women do not feel anything besides a light sensation when this is performed while some experience a feeling similar to menstrual cramps. From here, the medical professional places the sample in a small tube to be sent off to a laboratory for testing. The speculum is removed and the Pap Smear is over. A Pap Smear procedure only takes a few minutes to complete. After the Pap Smear is completed you can get dressed and conclude your medical examination.
STD Testing
Even with all we know about safe sex and how diseases are transmitted through sexual contact, cases of common sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise. Left untreated, STDs increase the risk of severe health conditions. At her OB-GYN practice in Los Angeles, Dr. Alane Park offers complete STD testing. Treating STDs is essential not just for your sexuality, but your total health and wellbeing. Call or schedule an appointment online today.
Well Woman Exam
Between work, family, and home, women seem to be pulled in a million directions. They tend to care for others before themselves. Alane Park, MD and her premium OB-GYN practice in Los Angeles wants to make you a priority again. The well-woman exam is a comprehensive annual checkup to keep you looking and feeling beautiful. Your exam is the time to screen for illness and disease and also discuss fertility, sexual health, and menopause. Call or schedule an appointment online today.
Menopause
Many women feel anxious about menopause. While menopause does come with some unwelcome symptoms, the good news is that these unpleasant physical and emotional changes after your period ends are manageable. At Alane Park, MD in Los Angeles, Dr. Park uses hormone replacement therapy to help women during menopause. Call or schedule your hormone replacement therapy appointment with Dr. Park online.
Contraception Management
Women are taking charge of their reproductive health. According to the latest research, 70% of women between the ages of 24 and 44 use some form of contraception. At Alane Park, MD in downtown Los Angeles, Dr. Park empowers women to make informed decisions about contraception. You have access to all FDA-approved birth control methods to prevent pregnancy and protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases. To learn more about your contraception choices, call or schedule an appointment with Alane Park, MD online today.