Gynecology Specialist

What is gynecology?

Gynecology is a branch of medicine that deals with women’s health conditions associated with your reproductive system. It also includes preventive medicine services, birth control management, and much more. The Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, team has the experience and expertise needed to ensure optimal women’s and adolescent health.

What is adolescent gynecology?

The Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, team is especially sensitive to younger patients, providing special care and confidentiality. 

An important aspect of gynecological management for young patients is menstrual development. Some adolescent girls begin menstruation at 9-10 years old, while others may not start their periods until the teen years.

Conditions evaluated by adolescent gynecologists may include endometriosis, irregular periods, painful periods, polycystic ovary syndrome, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). They also assess breast care, safe sex practices, and contraception use. 

What are common gynecology conditions?

Women have unique healthcare needs. Common gynecology conditions they may face include:

• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Infertility
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Pelvic pain
• Fibroids
• Cysts
• Endometriosis
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PAD)
• Dysmenorrhea
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
  
  

Early detection of these or other women’s health issues decreases your chance of avoiding potentially serious complications. Your Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, provider works with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.

What happens during a gynecology exam?

When you arrive at Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, for a gynecology exam, friendly staff members greet you. They check your weight, blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs and review your medical history. Your OBGYN specialist checks your heartbeat, breathing, and more.

Before your pelvic exam, you get undressed and put on a hospital gown. You place your feet in stirrups while your women’s health provider examines reproductive organs. They might insert a speculum into your vagina to take a sample of cells from your cervix and screen for signs of cervical cancer.

If you have STD risk factors or symptoms, your provider offers STD testing. They might complete a breast exam or recommend you undergo blood tests, urine tests, tissue swabs or biopsies, ultrasounds, mammograms, or other diagnostic testing procedures. 

What happens during an adolescent gynecology exam?

A typical adolescent gynecology exam includes a consultation, full medical assessment, and a minimally invasive exam. It is recommended that all women over the age of 18 undergo annual pelvic exams and pap smears, but younger patients can receive a modified exam. 

The team at Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, knows that gynecology exams can be overwhelming for teenagers, which is why they take the time to thoroughly explain the process. They also leave time for patients to ask any questions they might have about their bodies as they enter adulthood. 

What are gynecology treatment options?

If you’re in good health, you likely don’t require any treatment. However, Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, specialists offer preventive services, including vaccinations and birth control options. 

When you have a gynecological condition requiring treatment, your OBGYN provider might recommend lifestyle changes, prescription or over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements, further diagnostic testing, or a minor surgical procedure.

The Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, team, makes patients of all ages, including teenagers, feel comfortable during gynecology exams. They always give you a voice in your care.

Schedule your next yearly gynecology exam with Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, by phone or book an appointment online today.