Women's Health Care in Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers Health Center offers the following women's health services:
- checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem
- bacterial vaginosis (BV)
- breast exams
- cervical cancer screening
- colposcopy
- cryotherapy
- LEEP (treatment of abnormal pap)
- mammogram referrals
- menopause and midlife education
- menopause and midlife testing and treatment
- Pap test
- sexual response education
- urinary tract infection (UTI) testing and treatment
- vaginal infection testing and treatment
- Other services we may provide include help with irregular periods or no periods, painful periods, painful sex, bleeding between periods, menstrual problems (premenstrual syndrome) or even a lost tampon.
****PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to schedule a pap smear or well woman visit, we need you to let us know if you are experiencing any other gynecological issues, or if you have been exposed to an STI when you are scheduling your visit. A Pap smear will not return accurate results until those other issues have been treated. Thank you. ****
Here’s what you need to know in preparation for a women's health visit at this health center:
Do not douche, have sex, or put anything in your vagina 24 hours before your pelvic exam. It is best if you are not having your menstrual period for some types of visits. Contact us if you have questions.
Checkups for gynecological concerns may require a pelvic exam.
For the testing and treatment of urinary tract infections, we will need to collect a urine sample at the time of your visit.
For the testing and treatment of vaginal infections, a pelvic exam may be required.
We offer education and treatment for menopause and midlife issues, including non-hormonal treatment(s).
A Pap test is sometimes needed during a routine checkup.
Cervical cancer screening requires a pelvic exam and Pap test.
****PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to schedule a pap smear or well woman visit, we need you to let us know if you are experiencing any other gynecological issues, or if you have been exposed to an STI when you are scheduling your visit. A Pap smear will not return accurate results until those other issues have been treated. Thank you. ****
Fax: 239-481-9346
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been made.
Some women's services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to have your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid, Medicaid Family Planning Benefits Program, and Medicaid for Pregnant Women accepted.
Medicaid managed care plans, however there may be limitations by county. The plans accepted at this Health Center Location are listed below: Humana Medical Comp Plan Molina Vivida Health Staywell/Wellcare/Healthease Sunshine accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance for your procedure. You can confidentially find out if you qualify by calling us at (239) 481-9999.
If you are eligible for financial assistance you may be asked to bring documentation with you to the health center.
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