Women's care
Whether you're in adolescence, menopause or somewhere in between, your health needs come first. Our women's care specialists are committed to making sure that happens as they support you through every stage of life.
Women's health services in Western North Carolina
As a woman, your health needs are unique. We can give you the personalized attention you deserve.
Our women's care physicians at Mission Health Physicians understand your changing needs. We provide comprehensive care that prioritizes your comfort and health, no matter your age or stage of life.
Women's health conditions we treat
Our providers diagnose and treat an extensive range of women's conditions and health concerns, including:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Breast cancer
- Breast changes and concerns
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Gynecological cancers
- High-risk pregnancy
- Lumps
- Ovarian cancer
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic abscess
- Pelvic prolapse
- Thickened endometrial lining
- Urinary and fecal incontinence
- Uterine fibroids
- Vulvar cancer
Our women's care program
Our obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs), technicians and specialists provide high-quality diagnostics and treatments using evidence-based methods and technology.
Breast health
Our breast imaging and diagnostics services are designed to be easily accessible, enabling you to take charge of your breast health. We offer mammograms, including contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM), breast ultrasounds and breast biopsies. Additionally, we provide specialized screenings if you are considered high-risk, such as having a family history of breast cancer.
Breast cancer care
If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, we have a comprehensive program to help you on your treatment journey. Our multidisciplinary team addresses all of your health needs to ensure you feel supported during critical treatments. In addition to time-tested therapies, such as radiation and infusion-based treatments, we also perform minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Gynecology and urogynecology
Our gynecology services are expansive, which allows us to provide you with all the care you need in one health system. Our OB/GYNs offer a variety of services including:
- Birth control management
- Cancer screenings
- Fertility evaluation
- Hormone therapy
- Intrauterine device insertion and removal
- Menopause management
- Minor office procedures
- Pap smears
- Pelvic exams
- Sexually transmitted disease testing
- Surgical procedures
- Well-woman exams
Additionally, our providers can treat urogynecological disorders, such as pelvic prolapse and incontinence. Urogynecologists treat symptoms and conditions related to both the reproductive system and the urinary tract. Some services we offer include:
- Bladder botox injections
- Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)
- Pessaries
- Urethral bulking
- Urodynamics
Prenatal care
Getting proper care during your pregnancy is essential to healthy outcomes for you and your baby. Our practitioners are experienced in helping women with both routine and high-risk pregnancies, providing periodic checkups and monitoring your progress, while working with you to create a birth plan that meets you and your baby's needs. We can also perform prenatal genetic testing and provide support for pregnancies at risk for fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
Gynecologic oncology
Our women's cancer program provides treatment for breast and gynecologic cancers. If you have a diagnosis, our interdisciplinary team of experts will create a care plan that combines the right treatments for your needs. Our services include:
- Biopsies
- Breast cancer surgery, with or without reconstruction
- Medical oncology
- Nurse navigation
- Nutrition services
- Palliative care
- Radiation oncology
- Radiology
- Robotic surgery