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Birth Control Services
We offer birth control counseling in Suffolk County, NY for patients who want to start contraception, change methods, or review which option may best fit their lifestyle and medical history. Birth control counseling is individualized and may include discussion of effectiveness, convenience, side effects, cycle control, and safety considerations.
Our goal is to help patients make informed decisions about contraception in a supportive and judgment-free setting.
We offer:
- Birth control pills
- Depo shot
- Birth control patch
- Vaginal ring
Why choose Dermaduo?
- Private, respectful care
- Spanish-speaking provider
- Convenient office visits
- Personalized treatment plans
STD Testing in Suffolk County, NY
We provide confidential STD testing in Suffolk County, NY for patients who want routine screening, testing after a new partner, testing after a possible exposure, or evaluation for symptoms. CDC notes that STI testing can include blood, urine, or swab-based testing depending on what is being evaluated, and screening recommendations vary by age, sexual history, pregnancy status, and exposure risk.
Our STD testing services may include:
- HIV testing
- Hepatitis testing
- RPR testing for syphilis
- GC/CT testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia
CDC states that everyone ages 13 to 64 should be tested for HIV at least once, and that sexually active women under 25 should be screened annually for gonorrhea and chlamydia, with additional testing based on individual risk factors.
We understand that STD testing can feel sensitive. Our office aims to make the process private, respectful, and straightforward.
Hormone Replacement Therapy for the Right Candidates
We offer hormone replacement therapy in Suffolk County, NY for the right candidates after a careful medical evaluation. Hormone therapy is considered the most effective treatment for bothersome menopausal hot flashes and can also help some patients with other menopause-related symptoms, including genitourinary symptoms (vaginal dryness), when appropriate. The Menopause Society states that hormone therapy is FDA-approved as a first-line treatment for bothersome hot flashes, and that benefits often outweigh risks for many healthy women when started near menopause with appropriate counseling and risk assessment.
Hormone replacement therapy is not appropriate for everyone. Candidacy depends on your symptoms, age, medical history, time since menopause, and risk profile. During your visit, we review your history carefully and discuss whether treatment may be appropriate for you.
Vaginitis Office Visits
We also provide vaginitis office visits in Suffolk County, NY for patients with symptoms such as:
- unusual vaginal discharge
- vaginal odor
- itching
- irritation
- burning
- discomfort
ACOG notes that vaginitis symptoms can include changes in discharge, odor, itching, burning, irritation, vaginal dryness, pain with sex, and at times bladder-related symptoms.
Because not all vaginal symptoms are caused by the same issue, proper evaluation matters. An office visit helps determine whether symptoms may be related to yeast, bacterial vaginosis, irritation, hormonal changes, or another cause.
UTI Office Visits
We provide UTI office visits in Suffolk County, NY for patients experiencing symptoms such as:
- burning with urination
- urinary urgency
- urinary frequency
- pelvic discomfort
- bladder pressure
ACOG notes that urinary tract infections are common and can cause pain or burning with urination, a frequent urge to urinate, and cloudy or strong-smelling urine. During your visit, we review symptoms, discuss possible testing, and determine whether treatment is appropriate. Prompt evaluation is important because urinary symptoms can sometimes overlap with vaginal infections or other conditions.