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CPMC Family Planning

Family planning is a unique and important part of women’s healthcare. Whether you are planning to avoid pregnancy or to get pregnant, family planning experts at California Pacific Medical Center can help you find the right option to meet your needs.

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Family Planning and Gynecological Services

Family planning choices are highly personal. Whether you are trying to get pregnant or avoid pregnancy, the gynecological and family planning specialists at CPMC can explain the many options available to you, and help you find a medical solution that meets your family planning needs.

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To avoid pregnancy, oral contraceptives or birth control pills are a well known and commonly used family planning method, which has a very high success rate of preventing pregnancy when taken correctly. Your doctor will work with you to decide what’s best for your health and needs. For more information about birth control and family planning, contact our Women's Health Resource Center at (415) 600-0500 or the Community Health Resource Center at (415) 923-3155.

If you are trying to conceive, it’s important to get your body ready for pregnancy. Start eating a healthy diet full of fruits, vegetables and lean protein. Try to get regular exercise. It’s not too late to start exercising moderately and eating well. If you smoke, now is the time to quit. Also be sure to avoid alcohol and exposure to toxic substances.

Most important, schedule a preconception appointment with your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe prenatal vitamins, recommend a pap smear, and make sure your vaccines are current. You and your doctor can discuss any health problems you have, and whether you need special care during pregnancy.  

If you are having difficulty conceiving, diagnostic tests can help pinpoint a cause, which may include hormone testing, a hysterosalpingogram or pelvic laparoscopy.

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Fertility Services

If you’re having difficulty getting pregnant, consider connecting with a fertility specialist. In the Sutter Health network, we offer a wide range of programs for patients who want to start a family, from expert diagnosis and consultations, to medical treatments and procedures.

 

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Women have unique health care issues that require research and attention, such as pregnancy, prenatal care and menopause. Some diseases that can affect everyone are more common in women, including osteoporosis, urinary tract infections and depression or anxiety. Research looks for the causes of health problems in women, as well as effective treatment and prevention. 

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Doctors at California Pacific Medical Center

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Lucia Franca, M.D.

Lucia Franca, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Jenta Shen, M.D.

Jenta Shen, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Secily N. Bason-Mitchell, M.D.

Secily N. Bason-Mitchell, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

John Chung-Kai Chan, M.D.

John Chung-Kai Chan, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Amita Kachru, M.D.

Amita Kachru, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Esther Chang, M.D.

Esther Chang, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Katherine T. Hsiao, M.D.

Katherine T. Hsiao, M.D.

  • Gynecology

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Karen R. Callen, M.D.

Karen R. Callen, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Cheresa C. Ng, M.D.

Cheresa C. Ng, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Mission Bernal Women's Clinic

Mission Bernal Women's Clinic

1580 Valencia Street

Suite 508

San Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 641-6996

CPMC Center for Women's Health Care

CPMC Center for Women's Health Care

2333 Buchanan Street

Level 2

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 600-6455

CPMC Pacific Heights Outpatient Center | 2333 Buchanan Street

CPMC Pacific Heights Outpatient Center | 2333 Buchanan Street

2333 Buchanan Street

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 600-6000

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