Women’s Health
At Clarity Health DPC, women’s health is an integral part of comprehensive primary care. We provide personalized care throughout every stage of a woman’s life—from menstrual health and contraception to fertility, pregnancy planning, perimenopause, menopause, and healthy aging.
Our goal is to understand the whole person, not just a symptom or lab result, and develop a care plan that fits your health goals and your life.
1. Preventative Women’s Health
Cervical Cancer Screening
We provide convenient, in-office cervical cancer screening, including Pap testing. We’ll help determine the appropriate screening schedule based on your age, history, and individual risk factors.
Personalized Breast Cancer Screening & Risk Assessment
Breast cancer screening is not one-size-fits-all. We assess your personal and family history and other risk factors to develop an individualized screening plan.
Our approach may include:
Breast cancer risk assessment using the Tyrer-Cuzick model
Evaluation for hereditary cancer risk and consideration of genetic testing
Personalized recommendations for screening mammography
Discussion of supplemental screening, including abbreviated breast MRI, when appropriate
Guidance for women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer or other risk factors
Know your risk. Understand your options. Create a screening plan that is right for you.
2. Contraception
Personalized Contraceptive Counseling & Medication Management
Choosing contraception is a personal decision, and there is no single method that is right for every woman. We provide comprehensive counseling to help you understand your options and choose a method that aligns with your health, preferences, reproductive goals, and lifestyle.
We can discuss:
Birth control pills, patches, rings, injections, and implants
Long-acting reversible contraception
Non-hormonal options
Benefits, risks, and potential side effects of hormonal contraception
Contraception for specific medical conditions or life stages
Medication management and follow-up
Whether you are starting contraception, changing methods, or reconsidering what has worked for you in the past, we can help you make an informed decision.
3. Sexual Health
Sexual Health & Well-Being
Sexual health is an important part of overall health, but concerns such as low libido or pain with sex are often overlooked or difficult to discuss. We provide a comfortable, judgment-free environment to talk openly about sexual health concerns.
We evaluate and treat concerns including:
Low libido or changes in sexual desire
Pain with sexual activity
Vaginal dryness
Changes in sexual function associated with hormonal transitions
Medication-related sexual side effects
Other physical or hormonal factors affecting sexual health
You don't have to simply accept sexual health challenges. Options and solutions are available.
4. Fertility & Preconception Health
Fertility Evaluation & Family Planning
Whether you are thinking about starting a family now or planning for the future, we can help you understand your reproductive health and identify factors that may affect fertility.
Care may include:
Fertility and reproductive health assessment
Menstrual cycle evaluation
Initial fertility testing and laboratory evaluation
Review of medications and medical conditions that may affect fertility
Preconception counseling
Nutritional and lifestyle considerations
Referral to reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialists when appropriate
Our goal is to help you understand your reproductive health and make informed decisions about your family-building plans.
5. Bone Health
Bone Health & Osteoporosis Prevention
Bone health becomes increasingly important as women age, particularly during and after the menopausal transition. We assess your individual risk for bone loss and fractures and develop a plan to protect bone health over time.
Our approach may include:
Assessment of osteoporosis and fracture risk
Review of calcium, vitamin D, nutrition, and lifestyle factors
Exercise and resistance-training recommendations
Review of medications that may affect bone density
Appropriate screening with bone density testing
Interpretation and monitoring of bone density results
Pharmacologic treatment when indicated
Prevention strategies to maintain strength, balance, and independence
Strong bones are an important part of healthy aging.
6. Perimenopause & Menopause
Personalized Perimenopause & Menopause Care
The transition through perimenopause and menopause can affect nearly every aspect of a woman's health. Symptoms can be significant, yet many women are told they simply need to "live with it."
As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), Dr. Bernardy provides evidence-informed, individualized care throughout the menopausal transition.
We address concerns including:
Hot flashes and night sweats
Sleep changes
Mood changes
Brain fog and concentration concerns
Changes in libido and sexual health
Vaginal dryness and genitourinary symptoms
Changes in menstrual cycles
Weight and body composition changes
Cardiometabolic health
Bone health
Hormone therapy and non-hormonal treatment options
Menopause is a natural transition—but that doesn't mean you have to suffer through symptoms without support.
7. Menstrual Health
Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
Your menstrual cycle can provide important information about your overall health. Changes in your period—including heavy, painful, irregular, or absent periods—deserve evaluation rather than simply being dismissed as "normal."
We evaluate menstrual concerns including:
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Painful periods
Irregular or unpredictable cycles
Missed or absent periods
Premenstrual symptoms
Changes in menstrual patterns
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Evaluation may include:
Detailed menstrual and medical history
Physical examination when appropriate
Laboratory testing
Hormonal evaluation when clinically indicated
Additional diagnostic testing or imaging
Medication and non-medication treatment options
Referral to gynecology when specialized care is needed
Your period is a vital sign. Changes in your cycle can provide important clues about your health.