Women's Health in Dallas

Our team cares for women during all of life’s stages, from pre-adolescence through pregnancy and menopause. You can expect preventive care, routine screenings, and treatments for a variety of women’s health conditions. That’s community and why so many people Trust Methodist.

Why Choose Methodist Dallas for Women’s Health?

At Methodist Dallas Medical Center, our knowledgeable team works together to give you the care you deserve. We diagnose, manage, and treat even the most complex conditions and diseases. We also offer preventive care and compassionate support. Highlights of our program include:

• Expertise in breast surgery and reconstruction: Surgeons at Methodist Dallas specialize in breast conserving surgery, mastectomy, and breast reconstruction. We use advanced surgical techniques to perform these procedures and offer follow-up care.

• Robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery: The specially trained surgeons on staff have experience using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgery System to perform minimally invasive surgery. These techniques are very precise and use smaller incisions. This offers a shorter recovery period and fewer complications than traditional (open) surgery.
• Advanced diagnostic imaging technology: Experienced radiologists offer bone density scans, image-guided biopsies, and 3D technology that produces more detailed images.
• High-risk breast cancer surveillance program: We’re passionate about helping women understand their unique risk of breast cancer. We offer genetic testing, imaging studies, and a thorough review of your family history to assess your risk. Then, we develop a care plan just for you.
• Convenient mammograms: We aim to make routine breast screenings as convenient as possible. That’s why we offer Monday Night Mammograms in the spa-like atmosphere at our breast center, as well as a mobile mammography service.

Women’s Health Conditions We Treat

We diagnose and treat conditions, diseases, and disorders affecting women’s health. These include:

• Abnormal pap tests, which may be a sign of a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection or another type of sexually transmitted disease (STD)
• Breast cancer
• Endometriosis, an abnormal tissue growth outside of the uterus
• Gynecologic cancer
• Ovarian cysts, which are fluid-filled sacs that develop on the ovary

• Vaginal vault prolapse, which causes the vagina to drop down from its normal position
• Uterine fibroids, growths in the uterus that are usually benign (noncancerous)

Women’s Health Services and Treatments We Offer

We specialize in gynecologic cancer screenings and treatments for a range of conditions. We also offer tailored preventive care and work with you to manage your health. Our services include:

• Routine checkups: Annual gynecological exams, pap tests (pap smears), pelvic exams, and STD screenings are just some of the women’s health services we provide. We also treat urinary tract infections, vaginal infections, and other health concerns.
• Prenatal visits: During pregnancy, we offer regular checkups to evaluate your health and your baby’s well-being.
• Breast surgery: Surgeons at Methodist Dallas specialize in breast conserving surgery, mastectomy (removing the breast to treat cancer), and breast reconstruction following mastectomy. We are committed to meeting your individual needs and goals with safe and effective breast surgery options.
• Gynecologic surgery: If you need surgery for cancer, ovarian cysts, vaginal prolapse, or another condition, you can trust us. We have experience performing minimally invasive procedures that may reduce your recovery time.

Advanced imaging technology

Our team of radiologists and women’s health specialists come together to diagnose and determine treatment. We use advanced imaging technology to detect health conditions as early as possible, when they are easier to treat.

In the process of diagnosis, we use:

• 3D mammograms and galactogram, a type of mammogram that uses a contrast dye to examine the milk ducts
• 3D stereotactic-guided biopsy, to remove a tissue sample so a lab can check for cancerous cells
• Bone density exams
• Breast ultrasound, a test that uses sound waves to create images of breast tissue
• Fine-needle aspiration, removing a sample of abnormal breast tissue to send to a lab for tests
• Pelvic ultrasounds to detect uterine fibroids, gynecologic cancer, and other conditions
• Ultrasound-guided biopsy, removing a sample of abnormal breast tissue guided by real-time ultrasound images

Making mammograms more convenient

We offer a mobile mammography program to help women in our community have convenient access to routine breast cancer screenings. Our radiologists visit businesses, churches, and community centers and perform mammograms in our mobile van.

To encourage more women to get these imaging tests, we also offer Monday Night Mammograms. These evenings are designed specifically for busy moms, women who work during business hours, and anyone who may find it challenging to get a mammogram during the day.

At Monday Night Mammograms, we offer aromatherapy and calming music. Massage therapists may also help women relax with a soothing massage.

Exceptional maternity and newborn care

Whether you’re adding to your family or welcoming your first baby, you’re in good hands at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Our award-winning maternity hospital has an excellent reputation for offering mother and newborn care.

You have access to prenatal education, childbirth classes, breastfeeding support, and a wide range of services to help you and your little one thrive. Should your newborn need additional support, we offer supplementary care at our Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

You can count on us to be by your side. Learn more about our maternity and newborn care.

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

We perform minimally invasive procedures to treat a range of women’s health conditions, such as uterine fibroids and vaginal prolapse. Our team includes specialists in gynecologic cancer (oncology).

The gynecological surgeons at Methodist Dallas have special training in robotic-assisted surgery techniques using the da Vinci Robotic Surgery System. During these procedures, the surgeon uses a robot to control tiny surgical instruments. With this technology, procedures are more precise and there is a reduced risk of complications.

Minimally invasive techniques require smaller incisions and involve less recovery time than traditional (open) surgery. We offer several robotic-assisted surgeries, including:

• Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
• Myomectomy (to treat uterine fibroids)
• Oophorectomy (ovary removal)
• Sacrocolpopexy (to treat vaginal vault prolapse)

Personalized care for women with a higher risk of breast cancer

We work with women to gain a better understanding of their unique risk for breast cancer. Then, we coordinate with them to create a detailed care plan for each woman. At our High-Risk Breast Cancer Surveillance Program, we provide risk evaluations, customized services, and compassionate support.

Our services include:

• Breast exams and advanced imaging studies
• Education about breast health
• Genetic testing and counseling
• Nutritional counseling and smoking cessation services
• Preventive therapies
• Access to clinical trials

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