Family Planning Association of Northeast Ohio http://www.fpaneo.org Family Planning Association of Northeast Ohio Fri, 10 May 2013 13:05:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Birth Control Exam http://www.fpaneo.org/birth-control-exam/ http://www.fpaneo.org/birth-control-exam/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 13:05:04 +0000 Staff http://www.fpaneo.org/?p=965 Question: I was wondering at my brith control exam is my boyfriend allowed to be in the room? Im really nervous and having his support is important to me.

Answer: Typically, the nurse sees patients alone for exams. If a patient is under 21, the exam will not include a full pelvic exam or pap test. The nurse usually does a visual check before administering birth control. If you’d really feel more comfortable, you can bring your boyfriend and explain to the staff that you’d like him to be there with you.

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Answer: You are correct, a pap test is no longer required for someone to start birth control.  The patient will remove their clothing and wear a gown, and the nurse will check the heart and lungs, and will do a visual check to make sure there are no abnormal symptoms. If you have any more questions about the process, please call us at 440-352-0608.

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Answer: At Family Planning, we can see women with endometriosis. We do not have the equipment to officially diagnose endometriosis, but we can provide treatment to help with pain that someone might be experiencing. If you’d like to come in for an exam and speak with a nurse about symptoms that are occurring, please call us at 440-352-0608.

]]> http://www.fpaneo.org/endometriosis/feed/ 0 Bleeding on the Pill http://www.fpaneo.org/bleeding-on-the-pill-2/ http://www.fpaneo.org/bleeding-on-the-pill-2/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:22:01 +0000 Staff http://www.fpaneo.org/?p=951 Question: I was put on Ortho Tri-Cyclen 28 about a month ago, I started taking the pills the day I got them at the office. I was supposed to start my period on March 28th, but I didn’t due to the pills. Around April 2nd I started bleeding, and I wasn’t onto the green pills yet. It definitely wasn’t spotting, it’s been quite a bit of blood, I’ve gone through tampons in an hour. I’ve also had very severe cramps, though they haven’t been constant, just sudden pressure about every 10-15 minutes. Is there something wrong?

A: As educators, we are unable to tell you for sure if something is wrong. Break-thru-bleeding on the pill is spotting/bleeding when you don’t expect your period. It is possible for this to occur during the first 3 months of starting birth control pills. Since you are experiencing severe cramping as well as bleeding, I would recommend calling us at Family Planning to speak to a nurse about what you’re experiencing. 440-352-0608

]]> http://www.fpaneo.org/bleeding-on-the-pill-2/feed/ 0 What happens during a birth control appointment? http://www.fpaneo.org/what-happens-during-a-birth-control-appointment/ http://www.fpaneo.org/what-happens-during-a-birth-control-appointment/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:53:21 +0000 Staff http://www.fpaneo.org/?p=947 “What all happens at birth control appointment? I called the Painesville location and they said a regular exam without the pap test..but what exactly will they do? I”d really rather not get a pelivc exam i have no problem with a breast exam though.”

A:  At the Family Planning Association, if a person is under the age of 21, they will not need to have a pelvic exam unless they are showing symptoms of an infection.  If no symptoms are present, the nurse practitioner will do a visual exam.

]]> http://www.fpaneo.org/what-happens-during-a-birth-control-appointment/feed/ 0 How to determine how far along a person is in a pregnancy http://www.fpaneo.org/how-to-determine-how-far-along-a-person-is-in-a-pregnancy/ http://www.fpaneo.org/how-to-determine-how-far-along-a-person-is-in-a-pregnancy/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:26:18 +0000 Staff http://www.fpaneo.org/?p=939 “How would i know how for along am in my pregnancy, is there one day of the month we go by? If my last period was on February 7 and my due date is November 14..”

A:  For questions regarding a pregnancy, we recommend scheduling an appointment.  During the appointment, the patient will have the opportunity to ask any questions as well as figuring out how far along a person is in their pregnancy.  To schedule an appointment, call 440-352-0608.

]]> http://www.fpaneo.org/how-to-determine-how-far-along-a-person-is-in-a-pregnancy/feed/ 0 When is teen clinic in Ashtabula? http://www.fpaneo.org/when-is-teen-clinic-in-ashtabula/ http://www.fpaneo.org/when-is-teen-clinic-in-ashtabula/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:35:04 +0000 Staff http://www.fpaneo.org/?p=932 “I was curious when the next walk-in was for teens for the Ashtabula area and if I were to be charged to take a pregnancy test?”

A:  Teen clinic at our Ashtabula location is every other Monday.  Walk-ins are from 2:3o-4:30pm.  For further questions, please call 440-992-5953.

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A:  If interested in getting an STD test, you can just call the Family Planning Association and schedule an appointment.  The phone number to our Ashtabula clinic is 440-992-5953.

]]> http://www.fpaneo.org/std-testing-in-ashtabula/feed/ 0 Pregnancy Options http://www.fpaneo.org/pregnancy-options/ http://www.fpaneo.org/pregnancy-options/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:36:57 +0000 Staff http://www.fpaneo.org/?p=927 “How late is too late to end my pregnancy?  Where can I go for an abortion?”

A:  The Family Planning Association provides all options counseling regarding pregnancy.  We do not do abortions, but can provide information about pregnancy termination.  To answer questions and to find out more information on your options, we recommend scheduling an appointment with our social worker at 440-352-0608.

]]> http://www.fpaneo.org/pregnancy-options/feed/ 0 How much does a visit for a pregnancy test cost? http://www.fpaneo.org/how-much-does-a-visit-for-a-pregnancy-test-cost/ http://www.fpaneo.org/how-much-does-a-visit-for-a-pregnancy-test-cost/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:42:04 +0000 Staff http://www.fpaneo.org/?p=922 “I was wondering if there are any fees to come in and take a pregnancy test? Im a week late..home tests are invalid. Can I walk in or do i have to make an appointment?”

A:  Here at Family Planning, the cost of a visit is based off a sliding fee scale.  The sliding fee scale is determined by a persons family size and income.  We recommend calling to schedule an appointment for a pregnancy test.  Depending on your age, we do have Teen Clinics where patients can walk in without having an appointment.  However, those times are specifically geared toward teens.  To get further information, we recommend calling our office at 440-352-0608.

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