Women’s health in primary care spans adolescence through menopause: heavy or painful periods, contraception that fits your life, screening for cervical cancer (Pap/HPV per provincial programs), and discussion of bone health, cardiovascular risk, and mental health. Canadian preventive guidance evolves; we reference sources such as the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care for screening conversations and CFPC resources for office-based women’s health topics.
When pregnancy is desired or complex gynecology is needed, we coordinate with obstetrics/gynecology.
What This Service Includes
Contraception counseling
Pills, IUDs, implants, injections—efficacy, risks, and what fits your plans.
Cervical screening
Pap/HPV intervals aligned with Ontario/public health guidance and your history.
Menopause support
Hot flashes, sleep, mood, genitourinary symptoms—hormonal and non-hormonal options discussed.
What to Expect
Discuss goals
Concerns, obstetric history, medications, family history (e.g., breast/ovarian cancer).
Exam & tests
Focused exam, STI testing, pregnancy test, or imaging referrals when indicated.
Plan together
Document risks/benefits, prescriptions, and follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Availability depends on clinician training and clinic stock—ask when you book; some patients are referred to sexual health or OB/GYN clinics.
Ontario’s Ontario Health screening program covers eligible Pap/HPV testing; we explain eligibility and recall.
Yes—vasomotor symptoms, sleep, mood, sexual health, and bone density strategies are common discussion points.
We assess for anemia, pregnancy, fibroids, or other causes and arrange ultrasound or gynecology referral when needed.