What to Expect at Your First Visit to Renewal Gynecolgy

For many women, scheduling a gynecology appointment—especially one involving sexual health, cosmetic concerns, or postpartum or menopausal changes—comes with hesitation.

Will I be rushed?

Will I be dismissed?

Will I feel pressured into something I’m not ready for?

At Renewal Gynecology, we’ve intentionally designed the first visit to feel different—calmer, slower, and centered on listening.

First, an Important Clarification

We want to be very clear about how Renewal Gynecology fits into your overall care.

We currently continue to provide routine gynecologic care—such as Pap smears, contraception, and general gynecology—through our work at a local Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

Renewal Gynecology exists for a different purpose.

This practice is dedicated to:

• cosmetic and functional gynecology

• regenerative sexual wellness

• postpartum and menopausal tissue restoration

• hormone optimization

• procedures and therapies that require time, privacy, and depth

Separating these roles allows us to give each type of care the attention it deserves.

A Conversation Before Anything Else

Your first visit at Renewal Gynecology begins with a conversation—not a rushed intake or an immediate exam.

We take time to understand:

• what brought you in

• what your body has experienced (birth, menopause, surgery, trauma, or time)

• what symptoms or changes you’ve noticed

• what you’re hoping might improve

Many women tell us this is the first time they’ve been able to speak openly about comfort, pain, or sexual concerns without feeling hurried or minimized.

An Exam—Only If and When It’s Appropriate

A physical exam is never automatic.

If an exam would be helpful, we:

• explain exactly why

• describe what will happen before we begin

• move slowly and respectfully

• stop at any time if you ask

You are always in control of the pace and scope of your visit.

Clear Education, Not Pressure

After understanding your concerns, we walk through your options clearly and honestly.

That may include:

• conservative or watchful approaches

• regenerative therapies such as PRP or nanofat

• hormonal evaluation and support

• or, for some patients, a minor procedure

You will never be pressured to “decide today.”

Many patients leave their first visit with information, reassurance, and a plan they can consider on their own timeline.

A Thoughtful Plan—Tailored to You

If you choose to move forward, we help you build a plan that fits your body, goals, and life.

If you choose not to, that decision is respected just as fully.

Our role is to guide—not persuade.

A Space Designed for Comfort

Renewal Gynecology was intentionally designed as a quiet, private environment—rooted in the coastal and redwood landscape of Humboldt County.

This is care that allows time for nervous systems to settle, questions to be asked, and healing to begin.