Annual Well Woman Exams
Pap Smear Test
Birth Control Counseling and Prescription
Pelvic Pain Diagnosis and Counseling
Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Menopause Management and Treatment
Adolescent Gynecology
Colposcopy
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

Annual Well Woman Exams
The well women exam is a key part of preventative health care in women. A well woman exam consists of an evaluation of your general health and an examination of your breasts and reproductive organs. During your exam, the doctor will discuss your health history as well as any current health concerns or issues that you might have.

Pap Smear Test
Your doctor performs a Pap smear test during your pelvic exam. A small amount of cells are removed from your cervix, and the cells are analyzed under a microscope to determine if there is any abnormal cell growth on your cervix. Abnormal cell growth can eventually lead to cancer of the cervix, so it is important that you receive periodic Pap smear tests as a method of early detection and prevention.

Birth Control Counseling and Prescription
There are a number of birth control options. The nurses and doctors of University Ob/Gyn will help you to determine which method of birth control is best suited to your needs.

Pelvic Pain Diagnosis and Counseling
Most women have pain in their pelvic region at some point in their lives. There are a number of causes of pelvic pain, and some forms of pelvic pain are indicative of serious health problems. The physicians and nurses of University Ob/Gyn work with you to diagnose the source of your pain. They will also provide you with the most current treatments for your pain.

Chronic Plevic Pain (PCC) is any pelvic pain lasting for more than six months.  CPP is one of the most common medical problems of women.  For more information on the causes and treatments for CPP go to: www.pelvicpain.org/pdf/Patients/CPP_Pt_Ed_Booklet.pdf

Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a condition that results from hormonal imbalances. PCOS can cause cysts to grow on a woman’s ovaries and can affect the normal menstrual cycle. There are a number of treatments for PCOS that can help to restore normal hormone levels and regulate your menstrual irregularities.

Menopause Management and Treatment
Menopause is a natural part of the aging process. During menopause, your body begins to generate lower amounts of estrogen which can cause changes in your body including irregular periods, decrease in bone mass, emotional changes, sleep problems, hot flashes, and vaginal and urinary tract changes. Our doctors are well trained to help you evaluate the numerous options that you have in dealing with menopause. We have a number of doctors who specialize in menopause as an area of expertise.

Adolescent Gynecology
We offer a full range of gynecologic services for adolescent women. IU Women's Healthcare employs physicians who have been specially trained to deal with young patients and their gynecologic health.

Colposcopy
Colposcopy is the first test that is performed if your Pap smear results are abnormal. Colposcopy allows your doctor to look at your cervix through a special magnifying instrument called a colposcope. Colposcopes help your doctor detect problems of the cervix that are not visible to the naked eye. If the results of your Colposcopy indicate that you have abnormal cell growth, your doctor may need to perform additional tests.

Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
LEEP is a procedure that enables the doctor to remove abnormal cells from your cervix. Doctors will perform a LEEP if your Pap smear results indicate that your have abnormal cell growth in your cervix which may eventually lead to cancer. LEEPs are performed in the office and take a relatively short period of time to perform. You may have mild cramping or bleeding following a LEEP, but recovery is fairly painless and quick.