Women's Health

Routine Care That Keeps You Healthy

Women's health services including mammograms, pap smears, STD testing, and contraception in El Paso.

If you need a pap smear, mammogram referral, STD test, or consultation about birth control options, you can schedule everything in one place without coordinating multiple appointments across different offices. Family Medical & Psychiatric Wellness Center provides comprehensive women's health services for patients in El Paso who want preventive care, testing, and contraception management in a single visit. Whether you are due for routine screening or need answers about symptoms, your provider walks you through each step and explains results in clear terms.

Services include mammogram coordination, pap smears, STD testing, and contraception options. Mammograms are scheduled through an imaging center, but your provider reviews results and discusses next steps with you. Pap smears screen for cervical changes and are recommended every three years for most women. STD testing is available if you have symptoms, recently changed partners, or want routine screening. Contraception options include pills, injections, IUDs, and implants, and your provider helps you choose the method that fits your lifestyle and health goals.

Contact Family Medical & Psychiatric Wellness Center to schedule your women's health appointment and stay current on preventive care.

What Each Visit Covers and Why

Your appointment begins with a conversation about your health history, menstrual cycle, symptoms, and any concerns. For a pap smear, the provider collects a sample from the cervix during a brief exam, then sends it to a lab for analysis. Results typically arrive within a week, and you receive a call or message explaining what was found. If a mammogram is recommended, your provider writes a referral and coordinates scheduling with an imaging center in El Paso.

STD testing involves a urine sample, blood draw, or swab depending on which infections are being screened. Results are confidential, and your provider discusses treatment options if a test comes back positive. Contraception consultations cover all available methods, including how each works, potential side effects, and how long each option lasts. If you choose an IUD or implant, your provider schedules a follow-up visit for placement.

Routine screenings like pap smears and mammograms catch changes early, when treatment is most effective. STD testing provides peace of mind and allows for prompt treatment if needed. Contraception management helps you prevent pregnancy while managing side effects and ensuring the method you choose fits your daily routine and long-term plans.

These questions address what to expect during women's health appointments, how long visits take, and what results mean.

Common concerns before scheduling

How often should I schedule a pap smear?
Most women need a pap smear every three years starting at age twenty-one. Your provider adjusts the schedule based on your age, health history, and previous results.
What happens if my pap smear shows abnormal cells?
Abnormal results do not always mean cancer. Your provider may recommend a repeat test, further screening, or a referral to a specialist depending on what the lab found.
How do I schedule a mammogram?
Your provider writes a referral and coordinates scheduling with an imaging center. You receive instructions on where to go and what to expect, and results are sent back to the practice for review.
What STD tests are available?
Testing options include screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis. Your provider recommends specific tests based on your symptoms, sexual history, and routine screening needs.
What contraception options do you offer?
Options include birth control pills, injections, IUDs, and implants. Your provider explains how each method works, how long it lasts, and what side effects to expect so you can choose the best fit.

Family Medical & Psychiatric Wellness Center provides women's health services for patients in El Paso who need routine screenings, STD testing, and contraception management. Reach out to schedule your next appointment and stay on top of preventive care.