Gynecology

Find excellent care for women’s reproductive health at Caldwell UNC Health Care. Trust our specialists for a full range of gynecologic care, from routine checkups and screenings to minimally invasive surgeries.

Specialists in Women’s Health

Choose the type of provider that fits your preferences and health needs:

• Obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) – Provide comprehensive care, including surgery, for all types of women’s reproductive health concerns
• Certified nurse midwife (CNM) – Provide routine reproductive health care

Well-Woman Exams

Look after your health with regular well-woman exams. See your OB-GYN or midwife every year for a checkup and preventive care services. Your appointment may include:

• Review of your medical history
• Discussion about sexual health
• Physical exam
• Clinical breast exam (CBE)
• Pelvic exam, including a Pap test

Annual Exams for Teens

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that girls have their first gynecologic visit when they’re 13 to 15 years old. Teenagers’ checkups usually don’t include a pelvic exam.

Conditions We Treat

Look to the gynecologic care team at Caldwell UNC for the care of:

• Endometriosis
• Fertility problems
• Menopause symptoms
• Missing or irregular periods
• Painful periods
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Pelvic pain

Services & Treatments

Access a wide range of gynecologic services, including:

• Birth control
• Gynecologic surgery
• Hysteroscopy
• Medications
• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests
• Vaginal pessaries

Gynecologic Surgery

Trust OB-GYNs with experience in both traditional and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) gynecologic procedures, such as:

• Endometrial ablation – Removes a layer of tissue from inside the uterus
• Hysterectomy – Removes the uterus, and sometimes the cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes
• Oophorectomy – Removes the ovaries
• Pelvic organ prolapse surgery – Treats pelvic organs that have slipped out of their usual position
• Tubal ligation – Permanently prevents pregnancy by “tying” or blocking off your fallopian tubes

Count on your care team to help you understand what to expect before, during, and after surgery – so you feel as prepared as possible. Learn more about surgery services at Caldwell UNC.

Infertility Testing & Treatment

If you’re having trouble getting or staying pregnant, find sensitive care at Caldwell UNC. Ask about:

• Infertility tests
• Fertility drugs
• Intrauterine insemination (IUI)