Women's Health

Since the 1970s, the number of women who have died from cervical cancer has diminished dramatically. One of the reasons for this is that more women are getting Pap smear tests and other women’s health check-ups regularly, because primary care doctors like Dr. Lentzou of Healthonomic Primary Care in Orland Park, Illinois offer them, too. If you are due for yours, then make an appointment over the phone today.

Is it time for me to have a Pap smear?

Regardless of your sexual or family history, one of the most important tests you can have done as a woman is a Pap smear. Using a speculum, a sample is taken from the cervix and sent to a lab. It is generally recommended every 3 years after age 21, or every 5 years if you have had 3 clear results and are over 30.

What happens during a breast exam?

During the same visit that you get your Pap smear, Dr. Lentzou also performs a breast exam and educates you on how to conduct a self-exam at home. Early detection is key.

What about contraception?

There are many choices when it comes to contraception, and Dr. Lentzou can help you decide what is right for you. Options range from condoms, diaphragms, and sponges to the pill—which can also help with PMS, PMDD, and acne—to long-term implanted devices and sterilization. Call today or go online to make your women’s health appointment at Healthonomic Primary Care.