Gynecology
Stay well at every stage of life with care from the gynecologists at St. Bernards OB-GYN Associates in Jonesboro. These friendly specialists help you prevent and treat women’s health concerns from puberty to menopause and beyond.
When to See a Gynecologist
Call a gynecologist or your family doctor if you experience symptoms such as:
- Changes to the look or feel of your breasts
- Depression or anxiety
- Genital rashes or warts
- Incontinence (trouble controlling your bladder)
- Irregular or painful periods
- Pain during sex
- Pelvic pain
- Unusual vaginal discharge
Your physician has likely seen many patients in your situation, so don’t hesitate to share what’s bothering you. Trust us for the confidential support and compassion you deserve.
Cervical Cancer Screening & Prevention
Even if you don’t have any health concerns, make an appointment at age 21 for your first Pap smear. This quick, simple test looks for signs of cervical cancer before you have symptoms—when treatment works best.
Ask your gynecologist about the HPV vaccine if you didn’t receive it as a child. This immunization can reduce the risk of cervical cancer, and it’s available to adults up to age 45.
Treatments & Procedures
Gynecologists at St. Bernards can provide:
- Hormonal treatments or surgery for menstrual conditions and the side effects of menopause
- Fertility workups, counseling and ovulation induction to increase the likelihood of pregnancy
- Treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence or conditions affecting the vagina
Least Invasive Approach to Surgery
Whenever possible, your gynecologic surgeon will use very small incisions or no incisions. That means you’ll recover sooner, with less pain and scarring. In some cases, gynecologists at St. Bernards use a surgical robot to help them precisely perform minimally invasive procedures. Learn about the benefits of our DaVinci robotic technology.
