Women’s Healthcare at Gilead Family Practice
Women’s healthcare includes preventive screening, sexual and reproductive health, contraception, pregnancy-related care, and support for changes associated with menopause.
Gilead Family Practice offers these services in a respectful family-medicine setting. Recommendations depend on a medical assessment, and some concerns may require testing, follow-up, or referral.
Women’s Health Services in Calgary
Confidential care and practical guidance through different stages of life.
Pap Tests and Cervical Screening
Discuss whether you are due for cervical screening based on Alberta guidance, age, previous results, and medical history. Tell the clinic about symptoms or an abnormal previous result when booking.
STI Testing and Treatment
A confidential appointment may include symptom or exposure review, appropriate testing, clinically indicated treatment, risk-reduction information, and follow-up planning.
Contraception Counselling
Compare pills, rings, patches, injections, IUDs, implants, barrier methods, and non-hormonal options based on your health, medications, goals, and preferences.
IUD Insertion and Removal
Gilead Family Practice lists hormonal and copper IUD insertion and removal among its services. A clinician may review medical and menstrual history, medications, pregnancy possibility, STI testing needs, options, benefits, and side effects.
An initial consultation, testing, prescription, or separate procedure appointment may be required. IUDs do not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
Nexplanon Insertion and Removal
Nexplanon is a contraceptive implant placed under the skin of the upper arm by a trained professional. Suitability depends on health history, medications, possible contraindications, and contraception goals.
Ask about consultation requirements, prescription arrangements, procedure availability, preparation, follow-up, coverage, and possible fees. The implant does not protect against STIs.
Prenatal Care
Early prenatal care may include medical and pregnancy history, medication and supplement review, routine assessments, recommended testing discussions, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and coordination with maternity or specialist services.
Confirm the clinic’s scope and when transfer or referral to another maternity provider may be appropriate.
Postnatal Care
Postnatal visits may address physical recovery, bleeding or incision healing, blood pressure, feeding, sleep and fatigue, emotional wellbeing, contraception, medications, and follow-up needs.
Timing and content depend on the individual care plan and any symptoms requiring earlier assessment.
Perimenopause and Menopause Care
A family physician can assess menstrual changes, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep, mood, sexual and vaginal health, bone and cardiovascular health, and possible contributing conditions.
Management may include lifestyle guidance, hormonal or non-hormonal options, testing, follow-up, or referral when appropriate.
Preventive Care for Women
Depending on age, history, family history, and individual risks, your physician may discuss cervical and breast screening, blood pressure, cardiovascular and diabetes risk, bone health, sexual health, immunizations, lifestyle, and mental health.
Not every screening test is appropriate for every patient.
When to Book a Women’s Health Appointment
- Pap test or cervical screening discussion
- STI testing or treatment
- Birth control counselling
- IUD or contraceptive implant consultation
- IUD or Nexplanon removal
- Prenatal or postnatal care
- Perimenopause or menopause concerns
- Preventive screening or result follow-up
Help Us Arrange the Right Visit
Briefly explain the reason for your appointment when booking. This helps the clinic arrange an appropriate appointment length and share any preparation requirements.
Ask whether a procedure requires a consultation first or whether you need to bring medication or a device from a pharmacy.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
1. Before Your Visit
Prepare your health card or identification if requested, medication list, relevant history, previous results, menstrual information when relevant, and questions.
2. During Your Visit
Your physician may ask about symptoms, reproductive history, medications, sexual health, pregnancy plans, previous results, and preferences. You can ask about an examination before consenting.
3. After Your Visit
Testing, prescriptions, procedure appointments, monitoring, follow-up, or referral may be recommended. Ask how and when results will be communicated.
Confidential and Inclusive Care
Women’s health concerns can be personal. Patients should have an opportunity to ask questions, understand their options, and participate in care decisions.
Some services may also be relevant to transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse patients who have a cervix, uterus, ovaries, or related healthcare needs. Contact the clinic to discuss an appropriate appointment in a respectful setting.
Visit Gilead Family Practice in NW Calgary
Gilead Family Practice provides women’s healthcare from its Nolanridge clinic.
#150, 198 Nolanridge Crescent NW
Calgary, AB T3R 1W9
Clinic Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am -7pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 2pm -6pm.
Appointment and procedure availability can change. Contact the clinic before visiting or to confirm the appropriate appointment type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Published services include Pap tests, STI testing and treatment, contraception counselling, IUD and Nexplanon procedures, prenatal and postnatal care, and menopause care. Confirm availability when booking.
Family medicine appointments generally do not require a specialist referral, but clinic registration and service requirements may vary. Contact the clinic to confirm.
The clinic lists Pap tests among its services. A healthcare professional can help determine whether you are due based on Alberta guidance and personal history.
No. A Pap test examines cervical cells and does not test for every STI. STI testing may require urine, blood, or swab samples.
Yes. Recommended tests depend on symptoms, exposure, sexual history, and individual risks.
Yes. A physician can review available methods and discuss options based on health history and preferences.
The clinic lists IUD insertion and removal. Consultation, testing, prescription, or a separate procedure appointment may be required.
The clinic website lists insertion and removal. Suitability must be assessed, and the procedure may require a separate appointment.
Gilead lists prenatal and postnatal care. Confirm the scope, timing, and whether transfer or referral may be needed.
Yes. A family physician can assess symptoms, consider other causes, and discuss management options based on health history and preferences.
Coverage depends on the service, medical indication, eligibility, medication or device, and other factors. Some items may involve a cost.
The clinic website states that it is accepting new patients and walk-ins. Capacity can change, so call 587-777-8309 to confirm.