Health GUIDE
Women’s health
Osita offers women’s health visits for preventive care and changing health needs. Services listed include Pap smears, breast exams, STI testing, contraception counseling, and prenatal referrals.
General patient education. Your clinician’s individual instructions take priority. An online guide cannot determine eligibility or replace an examination.
Before your appointment
- Bring your medication list and relevant screening history. Tell the team what you would like to discuss when booking so they can plan the appropriate visit.
- Bring identification, insurance details, medicines, allergies, relevant records and any school, sports or employer forms.
- Confirm whether your particular test needs fasting or other preparation. Do not fast or stop medication unless instructed. For surgery clearance, bring your surgeon’s requirements.
What to expect
Discuss menstrual concerns, fertility questions, menopause, and preventive screening. Your provider can coordinate specialist referrals when further gynecologic or other care is needed.
After your visit
- Before leaving, confirm the next steps and how any results, forms or referrals will be communicated.
- Contact the clinic if the expected follow-up has not arrived. Do not assume that no message means every result is normal.
Follow-up & what to expect
Confirm when results should arrive and whether repeat testing, treatment or referral is needed. Abnormal screening results do not always mean cancer, but they do require the recommended follow-up.
Your questions, answered
What can I discuss?
Preventive screening, periods, contraception, menopause and sexual-health concerns are appropriate topics. Tell staff the main reason when booking so enough time can be arranged.
Does every visit include a Pap test or pelvic exam?
No. Testing depends on your age, history, symptoms and previous results. A Pap test, HPV test, STI test and pelvic examination are different things.
Can I ask to pause an examination?
Yes. Ask the clinician to explain each step, discuss a chaperone and tell them if you are uncomfortable. You can ask to stop or discuss another approach.
Should I cancel if I have my period?
Call first. Whether bleeding affects the planned test depends on the visit; symptoms may still need assessment.
What about pregnancy or severe pelvic pain?
Mention possible pregnancy before tests or medicines. Severe pelvic pain, fainting or heavy bleeding needs prompt medical assessment rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
Planning your visit
What will it cost?
Confirm visit fees and what is included before scheduling. Tests, medication, supplies or additional visits may be separate. Ask about insurance eligibility for medical care; coverage is not guaranteed. A consultation is not advertised as free.
How can I contact the clinic?
Call 510-777-1000 Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM or Saturday 9 AM–2 PM Pacific. If we are helping another patient, leave your name and callback number. General inquiries can use the contact form when live; do not include sensitive medical details. Hablamos español.
When to get help
For severe symptoms or an emergency, call 911 rather than using the website form.
For severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, get medical care promptly. Call 911 for an emergency. The website form is not an urgent-care service.
Still have a question?
Our team can help you plan the next step. Hablamos español.
Information & references
Prepared October 28, 2026. Confirm availability and your individual instructions with the clinic.