Women's Health

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At UT Southwestern Medical Center, our obstetricians, gynecologists, and other specialists have advanced training and extensive experience in women's health. We provide compassionate care through personalized treatment plans that incorporate the latest advancements in women’s health.

Comprehensive Care for Women of All Ages

UT Southwestern women’s health specialists offer the full spectrum of health services for girls and women from infants to seniors. Our doctors and their teams are recognized as among the best in the country for their contributions to women’s health care.

Through research, we bring improved screening, diagnosis, and treatment options to our patients. As part of our commitment to high-quality patient care, we also train the next generation of women’s health specialists with one of the highest ranked and largest postgraduate training programs in the nation.

Women’s Gynecological Health and Disorders

Our specialists provide services that support gynecological health at all life stages. Find out more about our gynecology services and clinics throughout North Texas.

At UT Southwestern, patients will find expert treatment for issues such as:

Uterine fibroids
Endometriosis
Infections such as bacterial vaginosis and pelvic inflammatory disease
Menopause
Postmenopausal and other abnormal bleeding in women
Ovary disorders such as ovarian cysts and polycystic ovary syndrome
Painful periods and heavy bleeding
Pelvic floor disorders , including urinary incontinence
Pelvic pain
Sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, HPV, and syphilis
Vulvar disorders
Gynecologic cancers such as cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer
Infertility
High-risk pregnancy

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Women’s Reproductive Health Issues

Our experienced Ob/Gyns, gynecologic surgeons, gynecologic oncologists, urogynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, and maternal-fetal physicians offer comprehensive care for women at every stage of their reproductive lives. We provide expert management for:

Breastfeeding
High-risk pregnancy
Infertility
Labor and delivery
Maternal health
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss, such as miscarriage and stillbirth
Preterm labor
Gynecologic cancers
Pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence

Other Conditions That Affect Women

At UT Southwestern, we provide specialized care for a wide range of health conditions, including:

Abdominal pain and pelvic pain
Breast cancer
Female urology problems such as urinary tract infections and urinary incontinence
Osteoporosis and other bone disorders

Women’s Health: Screening and Preventive Care

We offer preventive care aimed at keeping women healthy and detecting problems as early as possible. Our screening and preventive care services include:

Annual well-woman exams that, based on age, might include a pelvic exam, breast exam, Pap smear, and HPV testing
Blood tests for abnormal levels of cholesterol and blood sugar
Bone density testing to screen for osteoporosis
Breast cancer screening using breast imaging such as mammography
Colorectal cancer screening, including colonoscopy
Hormonal management of menopausal symptoms
Preventive cardiology
Screening for sexually transmitted infections
Screening for high blood pressure
Skin exam to check for signs of skin cancer
Vaccinations and immunizations

If our doctors suspect any problems, we typically order diagnostic procedures for more information. Procedures that help us diagnose conditions include:

Biopsy to take a small sample of tissue to examine for signs of disease
Genetic counseling and testing for breast cancer and other conditions
Women's imaging

Services and Treatments We Offer

Our women’s health team is dedicated to helping our patients achieve their best possible health. We offer services to help maintain wellness and support our patients’ lifestyles, such as:

Adolescent contraception
Family planning and contraception
Management for abnormal Pap smears
Pediatric-adolescent gynecology
Preconception counseling
Prenatal care
Prenatal and preconception genetic counseling
Women’s mental health and well-being
Hormonal management in the perimenopausal period

Our specialist teams provide a wide variety of procedures and treatments for women’s health concerns. These treatment options include:

Breast reconstruction surgery after surgery to remove breast cancer
Colposcopy to examine the cervix to diagnose or treat abnormal cells
Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery to treat pelvic floor disorders, incontinence, and other disorders
Fertility treatments
Gynecologic minimally invasive surgery such as gynecologic laparoscopic surgery, hysterectomy, and gynecologic robotic surgery
Endometrial ablation to treat heavy menstrual bleeding
Hormone replacement therapy to relieve menopausal symptoms
In-office hysteroscopy to examine the inside of the uterus to diagnose or treat problems
Treatment for sexual dysfunction
Uterine fibroid embolization

Clinical Trials

As one of the nation’s top academic medical centers, UT Southwestern offers a number of clinical trials aimed at improving screening, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of conditions that affect women’s health.

Clinical trials often give patients access to leading-edge treatments that are not yet widely available. Eligible patients who choose to participate in one of UT Southwestern’s clinical trials might receive treatments years before they are available to the public.