Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
From Pap smears and pregnancy care to menopause management, we offer every OBGYN service you may need throughout your life.
For all requests:
1-319-356-2294
- For all other requests:
- 1-800-777-8442
Our approach to OBGYN care
Throughout your life, there may be times when you need medical care from providers specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. In these situations, you want an experienced provider who inspires confidence and makes you feel comfortable.
The obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) specialists at University of Iowa Health Care are skilled at preventing, diagnosing, and treating gynecologic conditions. And whether you're considering pregnancy or navigating menopause, we're also here to offer expert guidance and support.
Collaborative care you can count on
Because your body changes with age, you may need to see different OBGYN specialists from one decade to the next. Fortunately, you can get routine and complex care from UI Health Care.
For example, you can turn to us when you need:
- Preventative services such as a Pap smear, colposcopy, or mammogram
- Advice about things like birth control, irregular periods, menopause symptoms, and sexual health
- Help becoming pregnant, caring for a pregnancy, or planning for birth
- Nonsurgical treatments for conditions ranging from yeast infections to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Surgery to treat conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or gynecologic cancer
The Iowa difference in OBGYN care
People from all parts of Iowa turn to us for OBGYN care because we offer a level of expertise that's hard to find.
We're known for providing:
- Pregnancy care tailored to you: No matter what type of pregnancy care you want or need, you'll find it here. For example, our midwives can guide you through a natural birth. And our maternal-fetal medicine providers specialize in high-risk pregnancies and deliveries.
- Innovative gynecologic cancer care: We provide comprehensive care and support for cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and more. We offer treatments that you won't find anywhere else in Iowa, like intraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian cancer.
- Special expertise in pelvic floor disorders: If you're living with uterine prolapse or urinary incontinence, we can help. Our team of urogynecologists - the largest in Iowa - offesr many treatments to improve your symptoms and quality of life. These include bladder injections, pelvic floor physical therapy, and InterStim therapy.
- Unmatched experience with vulvar vaginal conditions: We have one of the few programs in the country dedicated to vulvar and vaginal diseases, like vulvodynia and lichen planus. We've helped countless women find relief from chronic pain, itching, and infections.
- Advanced infertility treatments: We've helped thousands of individuals and couples build their families, with success rates consistently above the national average. We offer intrauterine insemination (IUI), egg freezing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy, and more.
Gynecology Care
Our gynecologists offer exceptional care and support at every stage of your life, from puberty through perimenopause—and beyond.
Pregnancy Care
Whether your pregnancy is routine or high-risk, you'll find providers who care about your growing baby as much as you do.
Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology
If you’re concerned about infertility, don’t lose hope. We’ve helped thousands of people with fertility challenges build families.
Maternal Fetal Medicine
If a condition or complication puts you or your baby at risk during pregnancy, we’ll provide the expert care you need to stay safe.
Midwife Services (Midwifery)
From having a baby to navigating menopause, our midwives offer outstanding care and support at every stage of your life.
Urogynecology
University of Iowa Health Care urogynecologists provide compassionate, comprehensive care for pelvic floor disorders.
Family Planning
University of Iowa Health Care offers safe, effective family planning tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and overall health.
Women's Wellness and Counseling Service
We provide specialized psychotherapy and medication management services to birthing persons and their partners.
Gynecologic & Breast Cancer
Our obstetrics and gynecology specialists work closely with the experts at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center to offer the most extensive cancer expertise available in Iowa. Your Holden oncologist specializes in treating your specific type of cancer.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Iowa, but with screening, early detection and treatment, your chances of recovery are high.
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecologic cancers are cancers that develop in a woman’s reproductive organs, including cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer and ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a type of gynecologic cancer. It occurs in the ovaries, the part of the female reproductive system where eggs and hormones are produced.
Need to find an OBGYN specialist near you?
Whether you're looking for a new gynecologist or an infertility specialist, give us a call. We'll match you with an expert who can provide preventive care, pregnancy care, or treatments ranging from medicine to surgery.
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Call our integrated call center to discuss available appointments and determine the right next steps.
You can request care via our online web form, and a scheduler will contact you to discuss what available options are right for you.
For return patients, MyChart is the fastest, easiest, and most accessible way to schedule your care.
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