Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB-GYN)

If you hope to expand your family, prevent pregnancy, or are dealing with undesirable female health issues, the OB-GYN team at Mayo Clinic Health System can help. They offer surgical and nonsurgical care for women throughout all phases of life.

Find out more about our OB-GYN services:

• Conditions and consultations
• Diagnosis and treatments
• OB-GYN specialists
• Referrals
• FAQ
• OB-GYN locations near you
• OB-GYN specialists near you

Conditions and consultations

Our Obstetrics & Gynecology team provides consultations and a personalized treatment plan.

Conditions we treat include:

• Abnormal Pap smear
• Abnormal or heavy uterine bleeding
• Cancer
• Endometriosis
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Hot flashes
• Infertility
• Menopause
• Ovarian cysts
• Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
• Pain during periods (dysmenorrhea)
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Pelvic pain
• Postmenopausal bleeding
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Sexually transmitted diseases/infections
• Urinary incontinence
• Uterine fibroids
• Vaginitis
• Vulvodynia

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Diagnosis and treatments

The Obstetrics team cares for women before, during and after pregnancy, providing:

• Cesarean section delivery
• External cephalic version
• Intrauterine insemination
• Hysterosalpingogram
• High-risk and low-risk pregnancy
• Ultrasound
• Vaginal birth after a C-section (VBAC)
• Vaginal delivery

The Gynecology team provides routine and complex care for female reproductive and urinary system disorders, including:

• Birth control and contraceptive counseling
• Cold knife conization
• Colposcopy
• Cryotherapy
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Endometrial ablation
• Endometrial biopsy
• Gynecological preventive exams
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Hysterectomy, including laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy, abdominal hysterectomy, total laparoscopic hysterectomy, and vaginal hysterectomy
• Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
• InterStim Therapy
• Intrauterine device (IUD) placement and removal
• Laparoscopy
• Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
• Pap smear
• Pessary management
• Robotic surgery for hysterectomy
• Sling procedure for stress urinary incontinence
• Sterilization
• Vulvar biopsy

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OB-GYN specialists

An entire team of experts — including obstetricians and gynecologists, nurse midwives, physician assistants and nurse practitioners — works together to serve you. They will refer you to additional specialists if needed:

• Genetic Counseling
• Laboratory
• Mammography
• Reproductive Endocrinology (Fertility)

Additional care and therapies may be provided by: 

• Birthing Centers
• Gynecologic oncologists
• Maternal fetal medicine specialists
• Midwifery
• Prenatal Care
• Urogynecologists

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Referrals

Referrals are not required. Call the appointment number of your preferred Obstetrics & Gynecology location to learn more.

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FAQ

What is gynecologic oncology care?

It is the diagnosis and surgical management of women's cancers and complex benign gynecologic diseases. These include cervical cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cancer, pelvic masses, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer.

Why is genetic counseling important?

Genetic counseling gives you information you may need to make informed decisions about your health, especially if you are pregnant or planning a family. The genetic counselor will help you understand complex genetic information and the options available for genetic testing. 

What is the right birth control method for me?

Birth control options vary from natural family planning and over-the-counter birth control products to prescription contraceptives or sterilization.To help determine which method is best for you, consider your lifestyle, personal preferences and health status when discussing this with your healthcare provider.

What is a gynecological preventive exam?

A gynecological preventive exam is a great opportunity for you and your provider to review your health, discuss preventive health steps, conduct screenings and address questions you may have related to women's health.

What should I bring for my first appointment?

For your first appointment, bring your current prescription information or medical records from non-Mayo Clinic Health System facilities. Complete a medical records release form to authorize the transfer of health records from another healthcare facility to us. Visit our Medical Record Forms page for this form and other forms in multiple languages.

Do you use robotics for hysterectomy surgeries?

Yes — in using robotic surgery, surgeons can perform delicate and complex procedures that may have been difficult or impossible with other techniques. Benefits of robotic surgery for your hysterectomy can include: less pain, shorter recovery time, less tissue trauma and better clinical outcomes. Discuss your hysterectomy surgery options with your provider.

What are my payment options, and do you offer financial assistance?

Visit the billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments.

We serve patients in difficult financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to those who have an established need to receive medically necessary services. Learn more about financial assistance options.

Can you provide a second opinion?

Yes — call the appointment number at your preferred obstetrics & gynecology location. See What should I expect during my first appointment? for tips on how to prepare.

Do you have an after-hours number in case of emergency?

Always call 911 in case of an emergency. For after-hours help with other issues, get virtual care 24/7 through the Primary Care On Demand app or review our convenient care options.

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