If you are a new patient, and you haven’t completed the new-patient paperwork, please arrive 30 minutes early to complete it. If you have printed out your new-patient paperwork on our website and have it completed, arrive about 15 minutes prior to your appointment. This also applies to established patients.

A list of accepted insurance carriers can be found on our Insurance page. However, insurance plans can change, so please call us at (954) 625-BABY (2229) to verify that your plan is accepted.

The normal turnaround for results is two weeks. We have heard many horror stories of practices that tell their patients that “no news is good new”, only to misplace, mis-file or have difficulty contacting patients with abnormal results. We at Sunlife believe that we should personally speak with every patient and given then their results whether it is normal or abnormal. This can be done in office or if it is more convenient, via a virtual telemedicine visit. On check out form your appointment you can indicate which type of test result follow up appointment you would like.

Typically, medication refills take just two business days. If it has been longer, there may be a problem, like a visit is needed first, it requires authorization from your insurance company or the request was not appropriate. Please call us at (954) 625-BABY (2229).

There are no labs that are done at the time of a routine annual exam that requires the patient to be fasting.

Prescriptions are sent to pharmacies electronically within two hours of your appointment. If your preferred pharmacy does not participate with e-prescribe, we will call in your prescription for you or provide you with a paper prescription. Check with your pharmacy on their specific turnaround times to fill your prescription, as it may not be ready right away. In some cases the pharmacy may need to order a particular medication and it may take a day or two to be available for pickup.

We ask that you allow 5 business days for us to complete your disability paperwork.

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABO+G) certifies OB/GYNs. This certification requires a medical degree from a recognized institution, completion of an accredited residency program, a current medical license, and successful completion of several rigorous exams. Once a physician is Board-certified in any specialty, they must maintain their certification by re-examination or completion of other requirements at regular intervals. This ensures that physicians make an effort to stay up to date with new medical knowledges, techniques, and technology.

Yes. Certified nurse midwives (CNM) and certified nurse practitioners (NP) are held to the same standards of care expected from gynecologists. These support staff members fill a valuable role in OB/GYN practices by allowing patients to receive quality medical care in a timely manner. At Sunlife OBGYN, one of our physicians is always available for consultation if needed by a CNM or NP.

There are excellent gynecologists of both genders. Choosing the right one for you really depends on personal preference. Do you feel comfortable sharing personal information with both men and women? How do you feel about having physical exams performed by either gender? It’s absolutely acceptable to schedule a consultation for your first appointment and hold off on the physical exam until you see how you feel about the doctor. If you choose a male gynecologist, you can expect to have a female staff member in the exam room during any intimate examination.

Your discharge is normal. Every woman is different; some have more discharge than others. You will notice that your discharge changes in appearance about 2 weeks after your cycle. As long as your discharge doesn’t smell, is not irritating or itchy, you do not need to do anything about it.

It is not necessary to douche at all. Douching can lead to changes in the environment of the vagina which can lead to infections such as Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections. The vagina is a self-cleaning organ. Also, if you already have an infection in the vagina, douching can spread this infection into your uterus and pelvic cavity.

The most common reason women become pregnant on the Pill is improper usage. Pregnancies usually occur because initiation of the next cycle (the next pack of pills) is delayed or forgotten allowing for ovulation to take place. If you do become pregnant while taking the pill, immediately stop taking them.

The pill can be used for many years safely. Long term non-contraception benefits of the Pill include regulated menstrual cycle with less blood flow, reduced risk of iron deficiency anemia, and less painful periods.

Study after study have show that the birth control pill does not directly cause weight gain.

Genital HPV infection is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirys is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted, and they can infect the genital area of men and women including the skin of the penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), or anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix, or rectum.

The HPV Vaccine also known as Gardasil has been tested and proven to help protect people from most types of HPV that cause cervical cancer. It is most effective before a woman or teen begins to have sex. It is given in 3 shots over a 6-month period. Anyone from ages 9-26 can get the shots. Some women over 26 to age 40 may be able to get the shot.

Endometriosis is a common disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It occurs when normal endometrial tissue (the lining of the uterus) grows outside the uterus. This misplaced tissue may implant itself and grow anywhere within the abdominal cavity. The disease is highly unpredictable. Some women may have just a few isolated implants that never spread or grow, while in others the disease may spread throughout the pelvis.

PCOS refers to a condition which hormones (androgens/estrogen) are overproduced by the ovaries. In this condition, ovulation occurs sporadically. The excess and not well organized hormones can cause a lack of a menstrual cycle, excess hair growth, obesity, acne, and insulin resistance. As a result, women with PCOS are at a high risk of developing diabetes.

Bone Densitometry is a radiological procedure done to detect low bone mass. It is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis or low bone density. The bone densitometry or DXA scan allows for a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia in patients prior to a fracture.

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the nation’s leading group of physicians dedicated to improving women’s health, your first visit to a gynecologist should be between the ages of 13 years and 15 years. The first visit can range from just a talk between you and your doctor to having certain testing or exams done. All information shared with your provider is kept confidential.

A Pap test (also known as a Pap Smear) is a test for cervical cancer. It is one of the most important gynecology tests a woman should have on a regular basis to keep healthy. In an examination room, the doctor gently swabs a tiny sample of cells from the patient’s cervix (the opening of the uterus). The sample is then sent to a lab to test for any abnormal cells. Abnormal cells do not mean the patient has cervical cancer, but further tests may be needed.

The only way to know for sure is to get tested. If you think you have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease (STI/STD) or have symptoms like an unusual discharge, itching, a rash or anything that doesn’t feel normal, contact us immediately at (954) 625-BABY (2229)for an appointment.

Cramps can be treated with ibuprofen such as Advil and Motrin. Keeping track of your period using a ‘period tracker’ app so that you can take ibuprofen prophylaxically or before you know your cramps and period are coming. Oral contraception is not only a great birth control but makes your menstrual blood less heavy, which minimizes your cramps each month. Other easy remedies include a warm bath, heating pad, or a hot water bottle. Lifestyle choices that will help ease cramps and other symptoms related to PMS include exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet and avoiding salt, sugar, caffeine and alcohol.

These websites allow patients to write anonymous reviews of their experiences with a practice. This information can be helpful input when there are multiple reviews and the practice doesn’t pay to be listed on the site. If there are only a few reviews for a physician or practice, realize that you might not be receiving an unbiased picture of what it’s like to be his/her patient. Remember also that some patients with “an axe to grind” will find their outlet in online reviews: Many very satisfied patients do not feel moved to write a review, while a few bitter patients can be very vocal online. This goes for social media sites as well.