Women's Health Services

Why Choose Adena?

Every woman deserves to live her best life through every stage. That’s why the Adena Women’s Health Center is here to guide you through every milestone. Whether you’re in middle school or nearing menopause and beyond, our board-certified doctors and midwives can help you navigate and prepare for what’s next.

Women's Health at Adena

As your partner in health, we help create long-term relationships with you and your family by providing the best women’s care in the region. Our caregivers are part of your community, and they are passionate about women’s health in Southern Ohio.

Our experienced physicians and midwives focus on the full spectrum of women’s health, from gynecology and nutrition counseling to labor and delivery, as well as menopause and other women's health and wellness concerns as women mature. No matter where you are in life’s journey, you can count on Adena Women’s Health specialists to be with you every step of the way.

Conditions We Treat

When you need specialized women’s care, you don’t have to travel. Adena Health offers expanded access to the care you need with additional providers and locations that are close by. Our women's health experts can treat:

Breast cancer
Endometriosis
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Ovarian cysts
Pelvic issues
Thyroid disorders
Urinary incontinence
Urinary tract infections
Vaginal lesions and cysts
Varicose veins

Preventive Care

Preventive care is the foundation of a healthy life, and our Women's Health physicians and midwives can work with you to detect any potential health problems early. By taking control of your health today, it’s possible to find (or even avoid) conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer that can go undetected. We want to empower you with the care you need for a healthy life.

Recommended Screenings by Age

Here are the Women's Health screenings recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society. You can schedule these screenings at locations throughout the 13-county region of Southern Ohio. Based on your personal risk factors, family health history and current symptoms, your doctor may recommend you have some screenings earlier, later or more frequently.

Age 18 to 29

Blood pressure: Get screened at least every two years if you have normal blood pressure (below 120/80).
Cervical cancer: Women should get a Pap test every three years from age 18-65.
Cholesterol: Get a baseline test in your 20s.

Age 30 to 39

Everything listed above.
Cholesterol: Start annual screenings at age 35.

Age 40 to 49

Everything listed above.
Breast cancer: Get an annual mammogram starting at age 40. Some women who are at higher risk may be eligible for a mammogram at a younger age. Talk to your doctor about your risks.
Diabetes: Women with no risk factors should be tested annually starting at age 45.
Colorectal cancer: Start screenings at age 45. Depending on the type of test, get rescreened every 5 to 10 years.

Age 50 to 59

Everything listed above.
Coronary calcium (or calcium scoring): Have a baseline scan at age 55.

Age 60+

Everything listed above.
Osteoporosis: Have a bone density or DEXA scan every 2-3 years starting at age 65.

Our Services

Adolescent gynecology
Biopsies (thyroid, soft tissue, breast and lymph node)
BioTE® hormone therapy
Bladder surgeries
Certified Nurse Midwives
Gynecology surgery
Hymenectomies
In-office hysteroscopy exams
Laparoscopic procedures
Menopause care
Nutrition counseling
Obstetrics & prenatal care
Oophorectomies (removal of ovaries)
Osteoporosis testing (DEXA)
Pelvic rehabilitation
Polypectomy (removal of polyps)
Preventive health screenings and medications
Specialty visits
Transvaginal tape procedure (TVT)
Tubal ligation
Ultrasound
Vaginal revisions
Vulvectomy
Wellness and prevention programs
Women’s support groups
Women's Heart Health

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