Women's Health

Women's Health Q&A

What is women’s health?

Women’s health is an area of medical practice focused on delivering the care women need as they move through the phases of life. There are numerous aspects of women’s health. While much of the focus is on reproductive health, some areas of women’s health align more with general health needs. 

Some examples of women’s health topics include:

• Preventing heart disease
• Abnormal bleeding
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Endometriosis
• Uterine fibroids
• Birth control
• Sexual Health
• Fertility care
• Menopause care
• Preventing and treating STDs
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Cancer screening
• Breast imaging

These are just some of the issues addressed in women’s health. Care at UIMG is always centered on each patient’s specific needs, and the focus will shift as you move through the phases of life.

What are some examples of women’s health ultrasound exam services provided by UIMG?

Women’s health services at UIMG Community Health Clinic include:

Obstetrics

UIMG Community Health Clinic’s Obstetrics is a low-cost, quality ultrasound facility currently in its 13th year of imaging in women’s health. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers perform obstetrical ultrasound exams under the direction of a board-certified Radiologist.

Diagnostic Exams services include: Early 1st trimester, First trimester, 2nd Trimester and 3rd Trimester evaluations, confirmation/dating of pregnancy, fetal growth/biometry, fetal anatomy surveys, and follow-up exams as indicated.

These exams also evaluate and screen for common complications that can lead to miscarriage in the first trimester, or structural abnormalities that lead to an outside referral for high-risk sonography.

As part of the obstetrical ultrasound evaluation, the mother’s pelvic region is also evaluated for any signs of complications. The UIMG clinics utilize state-of-the-art GE ultrasound equipment. Expectant mothers can receive a 3D keepsake image upon request.

Gynecology

UIMG Community Health Clinic's team routinely performs transabdominal ultrasound and endovaginal ultrasound which is a minimally invasive ultrasound where a special probe inserted into the vaginal area allows your provider to see pelvic structures in more detail than can be seen by transabdominal imaging alone.

l, and 3D ultrasound exams that lead to the diagnosis of common female pelvic health issues.

Common indications for these exams can include:

• Pelvic pain
• Dysmenorrhea (painful menses)
• Amenorrhea(lack of menses)
• Menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding
• Menometrorrhagia (excessive irregular bleeding)
• Dysparunia (painful intercourse)
• Infertility
• Delayed menses
• Vaginal bleeding
• Post-menopausal bleeding
• Signs or symptoms of pelvic infection
• Evaluation of congenital abnormalities, 
• Localization of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD)

Additional indications include screening for malignancy in patients at risk and urinary incontinence.

Breast Ultrasound Imaging

Initial imaging evaluation of palpable breast masses in patients under 30 years of age who are not at high risk for development of breast cancer.

OB Ultrasound

OB Ultrasound (Obstetric Ultrasound) is one of the most widely established andmost  recognizable use of ultrasound in medicine today.  From confirmation of pregnancy through to the late stages of the 3rd trimester pregnancy.

Obstetrical ultrasound is useful to screen for maternal complications, for fetal growth, for multiple gestations in pregnancy, for screening for certain fetal anomalies or other suspected complications of pregnancy.

What can I expect from women’s health services?

UIMG Community Health Clinic is a patient-driven diagnostic ultrasound imaging clinic dedicated to creating and maintaing high quality diagnostic standard, organization working in an environment characterized by ethics, compassion, and integrity. The staff practices trust by understanding women’s unique health needs and working together as a team.

You deserve to know everything you can about your health and your body. That’s why UIMG Community Health Clinic invests in the latest ultrasound technology and pairs that with the skilled expertise of their friendly staff.

If you need women's health services from a team you can trust, call UIMG Community Health Clinic to schedule a visit. Or book an appointment online today, which is fast and convenient.