FAQs

Gynecology 

Q:   How old should a young woman be for her first gynecological exam?
Q:   What is a colposcopy?
Q:   What is BRCA testing?
Q:   What is Gardasil?
Q:   What is HPV (Human papillomavirus)?
Q:   Why do I need to come in if I have a yeast infection?

Obstetrics 

Q:   How many ultrasounds will I have during my pregnancy?
Q:   I missed my period and I think I’m pregnant, what should I do?
Q:   What happens during my first OB appointment?
Q:   What is a maternal-fetal specialist?
Q:   What is the difference between a midwife and an OB?
Q:   What over-the-counter (OTC) medications can I take while pregnant?
Q:   What screening tests are done during pregnancy?
Q:   What should I do if I start bleeding?
Q:   When should I feel the baby move?
Q:   Why do I have to wait two weeks for my first OB appointment?

Northside Women's Specialists is affiliated with Obstetrix Medical Group, Inc.