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Q. What should I do in case of
a medical emergency?
A. A medical emergency is the sudden, unexpected onset of a serious condition or
illness.
Examples in Obstetrics and Gynecology include:
- Sudden, severe abdominal or pelvic
pain
- Heavy or unexplained vaginal
bleeding
- Signs of miscarriage or early labor
- Complications of pregnancy
If you are not sure you have an emergency, phone our regular
office number, day or night.
Even if it's after office hours, our answering service will promptly relay your
information to
your doctor or the doctor on call. If you do not receive a
response within 15 minutes please
call back.
Q. How late does my period need to be to do a
pregnancy test?
A. At least 1-2 days
Q. How often should I have a mammogram?
A. An initial screening is recommended at age 40, then every other year between
ages 40 and 50.
Women over 50 should have a screening every year. If
you have any of the risk factors you should
consult with your doctor.
Q. When do you see patients with breast lumps?
A. Immediately.