Women's Health at Every Age

At UT Health East Texas, our OB/GYN providers understand the unique care needs of women. That’s why we provide comprehensive care for women of all ages and needs across East Texas.

Whether you want to take control of your health, need an annual well-woman exam, are looking into family planning options or needing treatments for gynecologic issues, our team is here to help you receive care that meets your needs and lifestyle.

Comprehensive women's care

UT Health East Texas’ OB/GYN providers offer care for a wide range of conditions, including:

• Abnormal menstrual cycles
• Cervical dysplasia
• Cervical, uterine and ovarian cancer
• Endometriosis
• Hormone disorders
• Menopause
• Ovarian and Bartholin’s cysts
• Pelvic pain and prolapse
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Pregnancy
• Unitary tract infections
• Urinary incontinence
• Uterine fibroids
• Vulva disorders
• Yeast infections

Our OB/GYN specialists also provide essential health screenings, services and procedures, including:

• Birth control consultations
• Breast exams and mammograms
• Colposcopy biopsies
• Endometrial ablation
• Hysterectomies
• Menopause clinic
• Osteoporosis and bone screenings
• Pap smears and HPV screening
• Pelvic floor therapy
• Pre-conception counseling and genetic testing
• Prenatal care
• STD and STI testing
• Treatment for infertility
• Tubal ligation
• Well-woman exams and immunizations

Receiving an annual well-woman exam and regular screenings can help reduce your risk of developing chronic and severe health conditions, including cervical cancer. Women are recommended to receive a pap smear every three years from age 21 – 29. From age 30 – 65, it is recommended to receive one of the following: a pap smear every three years, an HPV test every five years or a combination of an HPV test and pap smear every five years.

Jumpstart your journey to a lifetime of good health today. New patients can easily request an appointment online or by phone with one of our women’s health experts. To request an appointment online click a provider’s photo below, select the ‘New Patient’ button on the provider profile page and filling out the appointment request form. If you are a returning patient, please click on your provider’s photo below and select the ‘Current Patient’ button to schedule an appointment with your provider via MyChart. Most insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare accepted. Conditions treated and services offered vary by provider.  

Labor and delivery care

Throughout your labor and delivery process, the safety, comfort and health of you and your newborn(s) is our top priority. Labor and delivery services are offered at the following hospitals: UT Health Athens, UT Health Henderson, UT Health Jacksonville and UT Health Tyler.

During your time at our facilities, you will have access to a team of labor and delivery specialists as well as state-of-the-art amenities*, including:

• Private birthing suites where you can labor, deliver and recover                                          without needing to move rooms
• Wireless fetal monitoring and infant security systems
• Onsite level I neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and a newborn nurseries
• Golden hour bonding practices, including skin-to-skin contact, delayed cord clamping and delayed bathing
• Onsite lactation consultants
• Labor tools, including birthing balls, birthing bars and aromatherapy
• In-unit surgical suites for C-sections 
• Car seat checks

*Amenities vary by location.

Sign up for a class or a tour

UT Health East Texas facilities offer free childbirth education classes and support groups for new and expectant parents as well as  labor and delivery unit tours. Click the buttons below to sign up for a childbirth education class or to schedule a tour of our birthing units.