Women's Health

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

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.