Women’s Services

Why Choose Ochsner Health for Women’s Services?

Women have unique healthcare needs that change throughout their lifetimes. At Ochsner, our women’s services team provides high-quality, personalized services for every age. From women’s wellness exams to pregnancy care to treatment for menopausal symptoms, the women and men who make up our award-winning team of more than 80 OB/GYN doctors at locations throughout Louisiana and Mississippi offer comprehensive, compassionate care for every need.

Every member of our team is committed to making patients of all ages feel at ease so you can have open discussions about any women’s health issue that you may be experiencing. Together, you can determine solutions that make sense for you. We’re also devoted to learning and helping develop more advanced treatment options through clinical trials and research. When you seek care at Ochsner, you know you are getting the most advanced treatment options available.

Our women’s services group is comprised of experts from various specialties, including:

OB/GYNs. Our team of experienced obstetricians and gynecologists offers care for patients of all ages, including preventative care and screenings, wellness exams and pregnancy care.
Gynecologic oncologists. We offer the latest treatments for gynecological cancers, including uterine, ovarian, vaginal and cervical cancers.
Gynecologic surgeons. We offer advanced surgical options, including robotic and minimally invasive procedures, for a variety of women’s health issues.
Certified nurse midwives. Certified nurse midwives provide services at several of our locations.
Maternal fetal medicine specialists. Our nationally renowned team of specialists provides exceptional care for high-risk pregnancies.
Female pelvic health specialists. Our experienced pelvic health team includes dedicated urogynecologists specializing in treating pelvic floor disorders.

Specialists work closely together to develop individualized, comprehensive care plans based on the needs of each patient. Compassionate nurse navigators can answer your questions and help you schedule appointments.

The women’s services team provides patients easy access to other specialties and services, including:

Behavioral health screenings. Behavioral health specialists screen for and treat postpartum depression and other women’s mental health needs.
Genetic testing. Our gynecologic oncology team offers and coordinates genetic counseling and testing for hereditary cancer syndromes and testing for those patients with gynecologic cancer. Maternal fetal medicine specialists also offer prenatal genetic screening and testing for congenital conditions and hereditary disorders.
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). NICUs are available at several of our facilities, and Ochsner Baptist Women’s Pavilion offers a Level 4 Regional NICU, the highest designation in Louisiana. If your baby needs a higher level of care than what is available at your delivery hospital, the baby can be transferred to Ochsner Baptist Women’s Pavilion for Louisiana’s most specialized neonatal care.

We offer comprehensive women’s services throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. Find a location near you.

Ochsner continues to be recognized nationally for excellence in care. Ochsner Medical Center is designated as a U.S. News & World Report High-Performing Hospital in Uterine Cancer Surgery and has been recognized as the highest-rated maternity hospital in Louisiana. Numerous Ochsner birthing facilities have also earned the Birth Ready Designation and the Birth Ready + Designation from the Louisiana Department of Health, and many have earned a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of A.

FAQs

Women’s services specialists provide care tailored to meet your needs at every stage of life, including menopause. During this time, a specialist can provide you with guidance and treatment to manage symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and weight gain, as well as the risk for developing conditions that can occur when menopause begins, such as heart disease and osteoporosis.

Natural menopause occurs in three stages: perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. Menopause officially begins when a woman has not had a menstrual period for one year. The typical age to begin menopause is 51. Once the ovaries stop releasing eggs, the woman has entered menopause.

Perimenopause is a transitional period where the body starts producing less estrogen. You can still become pregnant during perimenopause, but may often experience an irregular period, hot flashes and other common symptoms. Perimenopause typically begins in a woman’s 40s but can start during the 30s or earlier.

The final stage of menopause is postmenopause. At this stage, a menstrual period has not occurred for several years. Hormone levels remain low, and women can no longer become pregnant or experience a monthly period. Postmenopause comes with an increased risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, mental health conditions and changes in vaginal health.

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