Womens Health and Wellness
Because you deserve the best
Womens Health and Wellness
Because you deserve the best
About Jorge Pena M.D Gynecology
Jorge Pena m.d
Dr. Pena is a Board certified Gynecologist who specializes in women's health and has over 24 years experience, He graduated from University of California School of Medicine - Davis in 1999. At present, He is located at 2510 Airpark Dr. Suite 203 in Redding, CA. He is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Redding and Shasta Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Dr. Pena is fluent in English as well as French and Spanish. He has been practicing obstetrics and Gynecology in Redding, Ca since 2003. He specializes in evaluation and treatment of many female disorders and issues. Some of the most common are Painful/heavy periods, hormonal issues, female hormone replacement therapy, Contraception management, Infertility, Pelvic organ prolapse, Pelvic pain, Ovarian cysts, Urinary incontinence, Abnormal pap smears and painful intercourse.
Meet the staff
I have two wonderful staff members who have been exceptional in facilitating the care of our patients. Crystal E. Certified medical assistant (Left) since 2009. Crystal has worked with me since 2014 . Melissa P. Surgical coordinator (Right) has worked in healthcare for over 15 years . This Dynamic duo work hand in hand to ensure our patients receive the care they deserve.
We are currently accepting new patients
We accept most private insurances, as well as Medicare and offer cash pay options.
womens health
If you check the health of women you check the health of society. Rebecca Milner
HPV and Cervical cancer
HIGH RISK HPV
HPV and GENITAL WARTS
HPV and GENITAL WARTS
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. HPV vaccines can prevent some of the health effects HPV causes.
How is HPV spread?
You can get HPV by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex. It also spreads through close skin-to-skin touching during sex. A person with HPV can pass the infection to someone even when they have no signs or symptoms.
If you are sexually active, you can get HPV, even if you have had sex with only one person. You also can develop symptoms years after having sex with someone who has the infection. This makes it hard to know when you first got it. HPV can cause cervical and other cancers, including cancer of the vulva, vagina, penis, or anus. It can also cause cancer in the back of the throat (called oropharyngeal cancer). This can include the base of the tongue and tonsils.
How can I avoid HPV and the health problems it can cause?
You can do several things to lower your chances of getting HPV.
Get vaccinated. The HPV vaccine is safe and effective. It can protect against diseases (including cancers) caused by HPV when given in the recommended age groups. (See “Who should get vaccinated?” below.)
Get screened for cervical cancer. Routine screening for women aged 21 to 65 years old can prevent cervical cancer.
If you are sexually active:
HPV and GENITAL WARTS
HPV and GENITAL WARTS
HPV and GENITAL WARTS
Can I be treated for HPV or health problems caused by HPV?
There is no treatment for the virus itself. However, there are treatments for the health problems that HPV can cause:
- Genital warts can be treated by your healthcare provider or with prescription medication. If left untreated, genital warts may go away, stay the same, or grow in size or number.
Anogenital warts are a common disease, and 90% are caused by nononcogenic HPV types 6 or 11. These types can be commonly identified before or at the same time anogenital warts are detected (1206). HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, and 35 also are occasionally identified in anogenital warts (usually as infections with HPV 6 or 11) and can be associated with foci of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL), particularly among persons who have HIV infection. In addition to anogenital warts, HPV types 6 and 11 have been associated with conjunctival, nasal, oral, and laryngeal warts.
Anogenital warts are usually asymptomatic; however, depending on the size and anatomic location, they can be painful or pruritic. They are usually flat, papular, or pedunculated growths on the genital mucosa. Anogenital warts occur commonly at certain anatomic sites, including around the vaginal introitus, under the foreskin of the uncircumcised penis, and on the shaft of the circumcised penis. Warts can also occur at multiple sites in the anogenital epithelium or within the anogenital tract (e.g., cervix, vagina, urethra, perineum, perianal skin, anus, or scrotum). Intra-anal warts are observed predominantly in persons who have had receptive anal intercourse; however, they also can occur among men and women who have not had a history of anal sexual contact.
ovarian cyst's
Don't ignore symptoms
Most ovarian cysts are harmless and don't require treatment, but there are times when a cyst grows or ruptures, leaving women in persistent pain. Luckily, they can find expert treatment with Dr. Pena, He performs ultrasounds in the office so we can take closer look.
Dealing with Menopause
Let's talk about it
Menopause symptoms can begin very suddenly and noticeably, or they can be mild at the start. Speak to our specialists about any changes that you notice in your body, and be sure to speak up if any menopause symptoms are actively bothering you.