Gynecology

Gynecology services provide women with expert care for all the problems affecting their reproductive and sexual health. Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC has offices in Cookeville, Gainesboro, Crossville, and Sparta, Tennessee, where their experienced team members provide expert gynecological care at all stages of a woman’s life. From routine well-woman exams to treating menstrual problems, menopause symptoms, and conditions like endometriosis, the Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC team can help. Call your nearest office today to find out more or book an appointment online.

What is gynecology?

Gynecology focuses on women’s reproductive and sexual health. Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC offers a broad range of gynecology services, including:

• Pelvic exams
• Breast exams
• Pap smears
• Menopause management
• Family planning
• Infertility assessments
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• Nutrition counseling and weight loss
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing and immunization
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment
• Well-woman exams

An annual well-woman exam is a highly effective way of ensuring you stay as healthy as possible. Regular checkups enable your provider to identify any gynecological problems at the earliest stages before they present a serious risk to your health.  

What gynecology conditions might affect me?

Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC diagnoses and treats most gynecology conditions. Some of the problems the team sees most often include:

Menstrual conditions

When girls first start menstruating during puberty and women enter perimenopause, it’s common to have irregular periods. Otherwise, you should have your period regularly every 24-38 days.

Periods that are irregular or last longer than eight days and heavy bleeding that soaks through a tampon or pad in under an hour could be signs of a gynecological condition. Painful periods (dysmenorrhea) are also a common problem.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Some STDs, like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and human papillomavirus (HPV, which causes genital warts), are so widespread that they affect large numbers of women. Treatments for these conditions are often highly effective, preventing problems like cervical cancer, pregnancy complications, infertility, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

Vaginal infections

Yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis are common, causing itching, irritation, and unpleasant discharges. Treatment is straightforward and effective.

Reproductive system diseases

Some of the many diseases that affect the female reproductive system (uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes) include:

• Endometriosis
• Ovarian cysts
• Uterine fibroids
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

These conditions can cause pelvic pain, menstrual problems, and infertility.

What treatment might I need for a gynecology condition?

The treatment your provider recommends for a gynecology condition varies according to the type of disorder, how badly it’s affecting you, and factors like your age and other health problems. Wanting to preserve your fertility is often a key consideration too.

Common gynecology treatments include antibiotics for bacterial infections, such as certain STDs and bacterial vaginosis, and anti-fungal treatments for yeast infections. You might benefit from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if you’re experiencing painful, irregular, or heavy periods or have menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.

For expert gynecology care, call Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC today or book an appointment online.