Women's Care

Our women’s health services

At UT Health East Texas, we recommended that patients make an appointment with an OB/GYN every year, beginning at age 21. Pap smears and pelvic exams are very important in the detection and prevention of several diseases and should be performed every one to three years in conjunction with recommendations from your healthcare provider.

In addition to Pap smears and pelvic exams, our women’s health specialists offer the following treatments and services:

• Breast exams
• Contraceptive counseling
• Genetic testing
• Gynecology services
• High-risk pregnancy care
• Hormone therapy services
• HPV screening
• Hysterectomy
• Infertility consultations and treatments
• Labor and delivery services
• Laparoscopic procedures
• Maternity services
• Mammography
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Osteoporosis and bone screening
• Preconception counseling
• Prenatal care
• STD testing
• Tubal ligation
• Urogynecology services
• Well-woman exams

Please note that our services vary by location. For more information, please call us.

Conditions we treat

Our women’s health providers offer care for the following conditions:

• Abnormal menstrual cycles
• Adnexal tumors
• Bartholian’s cysts
• Cervical dysplasia
• Cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancer
• Endometriosis
• Hormone disorders
• Incompetent cervix
• Incontinence
• Menopause and perimenopause
• Ovarian cysts
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Pelvic pain and pelvic prolapse
• Struma ovarii tumors
• Urinary tract infections
• Uterine fibroid
• Vulva disorders and irritation
• Yeast infections

Please call us to learn more about our treatments.

Breast health services

The Breast Center at UT Health North Campus Tyler offers compassionate, comprehensive breast care ranging from routine mammograms to breast cancer treatment. Our breast care team focuses on preventing breast cancer through routine screenings, as well as providing exceptional diagnostic services, treatments, clinical research, and long-term breast cancer survival plans.

Learn more about our breast care services.

Breast cancer care

At UT Health East Texas HOPE Cancer Center, our team of breast cancer specialists is dedicated to providing exceptional care. We emphasize the importance of early detection through comprehensive breast cancer screening services, including mammograms, biopsies, and breast ultrasounds. Should a diagnosis be made, our team is prepared to offer a variety of treatment options and compassionate breast cancer support services.

Learn more about our breast cancer services.

Maternity services

At UT Health EastTexas, we understand that you want to be as prepared as possible for the birth of your child. That’s why we provide comprehensive labor and delivery services for expectant parents. Our state-of-the-art birthing centers in Athens, Henderson, and Tyler are equipped with multiple private labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum (LDRP) rooms designed to be comfortable and safe. 

We also offer services like epidural pain management, lactation support, and birthing classes.

Our birthing classes include:

• Breastfeeding 101 (English and Spanish)
• Coping and Comfort
• Early Pregnancy Preparations
• Newborn Care (English and Spanish)
• Perinatal Mental Health
• Pre/Postnaral Movement and Mindfulness
• Prenatal Education Bootcamp (English and Spanish)

All classes are live, so patients have the opportunity to learn from and interact with certified and experienced childbirth educators. Since each class type is offered multiple times a month, patients now have more flexibility in choosing a time that fits their schedule and can connect from the comfort of their own home.

Labor and delivery services are offered at UT Health Athens, Henderson, and Tyler. For more information, please call one of our locations.

Neonatal intensive care unit

In the event your baby is born prematurely or needs special care, a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is now available at our hospital in Tyler. Here, we care for infants of all gestational ages. Our NICU is staffed by board-certified neonatologists and a specialized team of nurses, respiratory therapists, and other caregivers who have the expertise needed to ensure your baby grows healthy and strong.

If you have questions about our NICU, please call 903-535-6911.

Urogynecology services

Urogynecology specializes in the treatment of women with pelvic floor disorders. These disorders arise when the pelvic muscles are weakened or connective tissue is damaged due to childbirth, repeated strenuous activity, menopause, chronic disease, or pelvic surgery. Other contributing factors include heavy lifting, tobacco use, and genetics.

Pelvic floor disorders can lead to several issues, including:

• Emptying disorders
• Fistulas
• Incontinence
• Overactive bladder
• Pain
• Prolapse

You should consider consulting a urogynecologist if you experience prolapse, troublesome urinary or fecal incontinence, or if recommended by your primary doctor. Other indications for a urogynecology consultation include issues with emptying the bladder or rectum, pelvic or bladder pain, fistulas, or when specialized vaginal surgery is needed.

A urogynecologist can offer various therapies to manage or alleviate pelvic floor disorders. Treatment options are tailored to your lifestyle and goals, and may include conservative measures such as medications, pelvic exercises, behavioral or dietary modifications, and vaginal devices (pessaries). Advanced therapies might involve pelvic floor therapy with biofeedback and electric stimulation. For some conditions, safe and effective surgical options may also be recommended.

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