Women’s
Health
Clinic services specific to women’s health issues include prenatal and postpartum care, cancer early detection, reproductive health counseling, birth control options, menopause, bone health and screening for sexually transmitted diseases.
COMMON WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES
Birth Control and Family Planning
Birth control options include prescriptions for short term birth control methods such as pills, patches, and the ring; to long acting but reversible birth control methods such as intrauterine devices (IUDs), nexplanon and the depo shot.
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Prenatal and postpartum care consists of providing care before and after delivery of your baby. Our team of providers work closely with the staff at Touro and Ochsner hospitals. The staff at these hospitals provides the delivery services.
Gynecology
Vaginitis, sexually transmitted diseases, uterine bleeding, and abnormal periods are some of the key issues addressed by our team.
Cancer Early Detection
Cervical Cancer
With proper screening and regular Pap Smears, cervical cancer can often be found early. Cervical cancer is one of the most treatable cancers so it is extremely important patients schedule regular screenings to monitor their cervical health. The St. Thomas obstetrics team offers a range of preventative and treatment measures.
Mammography
Mammography is the primary means of detecting breast cancer. This screening process consists of using low-energy X-Rays to detect masses in the breast. St. Thomas offers screening mammography for women ages 40 years old and up.
WOMEN'S HEALTH APPOINTMENTS
Make an appointment with a St. Thomas clinic location near you by calling 504-529-5558 or completing the appointment request form on this page. One of our representatives from St. Thomas will reach out to you shortly.