OB-GYN Services

Your health needs evolve throughout your life. For every change, count on CentraCare to be your partner in wellness. Whether you’re experiencing puberty, pregnancy, menopause or something in between, our obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYNs) are here to listen, serve and guide you along your journey.

Services Doctors & Care Team Locations

Conditions We Treat

OB-GYNs specialize in women’s sexual and reproductive health. Visit them for care of:

Breast pain or lumps
Cervical, uterine and other gynecologic cancers
Endometriosis
Incontinence
Infertility
Menstruation concerns, such as painful or irregular periods
Pelvic organ prolapse
Perimenopause and menopause
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Complete Pregnancy & Birth Care

If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, an OB-GYN or midwife can provide prenatal care to help keep you and your baby safe and well. Explore all the birthing services available through CentraCare.

Tests & Diagnosis

Your OB-GYN may recommend one of these tests to learn about your sexual and reproductive health.

Breast, Pelvic & Pap Exams

Your doctor may recommend routine breast, pelvic and Pap exams to keep you healthy. During a breast exam, they'll gently check for lumps or other changes to your tissue. A pelvic exam involves a quick check of your reproductive organs to make sure everything is normal. A Pap smear screens for cervical cancer by collecting cells from your cervix (the entrance to your womb).

Colposcopy

If your Pap smear shows something unusual, your doctor might suggest a colposcopy. This test looks closer at your cervix using a special magnifying tool. It helps your OB-GYN find and remove abnormal cells before they turn into cancer.

Endometrial Biopsy

Your gynecologist might need to check the lining of your uterus if you experience unusual vaginal bleeding. Your doctor will take a tiny tissue sample, called a biopsy, to examine in a lab under a microscope. This test can help your care team diagnose or rule out uterine cancer.

Hysteroscopy

During a hysteroscopy, your doctor will use a small camera to see the inside of your uterus (womb). During the test, your OB-GYN can:

Diagnose a problem
Perform ablation to safely destroy tissue that causes heavy periods
Place a device that blocks your fallopian tubes so you can’t get pregnant

Treatments & Therapies

You also may benefit from these services.

Contraception

Your gynecologist can help you explore birth control options such as:

Implant under your skin
Injections
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Pills you take by mouth
Soft ring placed in your vagina

Your doctor will make sure you understand how each works and help you choose what's right for you.

Cryotherapy

If your OB-GYN finds unusual cells on your cervix, you might receive a recommendation for cryotherapy. It's a simple procedure that freezes off those cells, helping to prevent cervical cancer.

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is the removal of your uterus to treat health problems in your womb. Your gynecologist may perform the procedure through:

Your vagina
Several small incisions in your belly
A large incision

Incontinence Treatments

Ask your gynecologist about these options that can help you control your bladder:

Colposuspension – Returns part of the urethra to its normal position
Injections – Support and tighten the bladder’s opening
Pessary – Device placed in the vagina
Urethral sling – Lifts and supports the tube that carries urine out of your body

Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

If your doctor finds abnormal cells on your cervix, you might receive a LEEP. This procedure uses a gentle electric current to destroy cells before they become cancerous.

Myomectomy

Myomectomy removes fibroids (lumps) in your uterus to treat pelvic pain or unusual bleeding. It leaves your uterus alone, which means you can still get pregnant.