Gynecologic Care
You change throughout life, and your health care needs do, too. From yearly well-woman exams to treatment for female-specific conditions, Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Care is here for all your gynecologic health needs.
With expert gynecologists and convenient locations, count on us to help you stay healthy, catch concerns early and feel your best at every age and stage of life.
Gynecology – what to expect from Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Care
At Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Care, you receive the highest level of clinical treatment from a team who’s always there for you. In addition to care for your everyday needs, you can benefit from:
- Convenient locations. With offices in Forsyth and Macon, we make it easy to find women’s care close to home in central Georgia.
- Minimally invasive surgery options. If your condition requires surgery, we offer robotic, laparoscopic and single-incision laparoscopic surgeries. These minimally invasive procedures use tiny incisions, which can mean a quicker recovery.
- Seamless referrals to specialists. If you need more focused care, we connect you to experts across Atrium Health Navicent, including urogynecology.
Gynecologic services
Get the care you need at every age and stage of life.
General gynecologic care
- Well-woman preventive care, like cervical cancer screening with Pap smears and HPV testing
- HPV vaccinations, which help protect you against types of human papilloma virus
- Contraception, or birth control, such as birth control pills, IUDs and natural family planning
- Permanent birth control, including a tubal ligation (or getting your “tubes tied”)
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests and treatment, which can be quick, painless and prevent other health concerns in the future
- Treatment for gynecologic conditions, including endometriosis, menopause, ovarian cysts and urinary infections
- Gynecologic surgeries, including:
- Myomectomy, a procedure to remove uterine fibroids
- Hysterectomy, a procedure to remove your entire uterus
- Surgery for cervical dysplasia, including freezing (cryotherapy), burning (LEEP) or using a scalpel to remove abnormal tissue
- Abnormal Pap smears, when irregular cells are detected in your cervix
- Abnormal periods, including irregular, painful and heavy menstrual cycles
- Breast abnormalities, such as breast lumps, cysts, pain and infections
- Endometriosis, a condition where the glands and tissue usually found inside the uterus are outside the uterus; endometriosis symptoms include heavy periods and pain
- Menopause, the natural process when a woman stops having a period; though it usually starts after age 40, some women experience early menopause
- Ovarian cysts or masses, which are usually benign (non-cancerous), but because some cysts in ovaries can be cancerous or rupture, it’s always important to have a medical evaluation
- Pelvic health concerns, including pain during sex, pelvic floor conditions and pelvic organ prolapse
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a disorder associated with hormonal imbalances and possibly small ovarian cysts
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a more severe form of PMS that disrupts your quality of life
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), symptoms experienced before and during your period
- Sexual health concerns, including pain during sex (dyspareunia) and low sexual desire
- Sexually transmitted infections (STI), infections passed from person to person during sexual activities
- Urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control
- Urinary tract infections (UTI), typically a bladder infection that may cause painful and more frequent urination
- Uterine fibroids, benign (non-cancerous) tumors that grow within the muscle tissue of the uterus
- Vaginal infections, infections typically caused by yeast or bacteria; symptoms may include discharge, itching and irritation
- Vulvar skin conditions, which can cause itching and irritation
Gynecologic conditions we treat
We diagnose and treat a range of conditions in women of all ages, including:
Providers
Our obstetrics and gynecology doctors specialize in the care for women at every stage of life.
Find A Location
Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Care OB/GYN
770 Pine St., Suite 360
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: 478-633-1821
770 Pine St., Suite 360
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: 478-633-1821
Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Care OB/GYN
120 N. Lee St., Suite C
Forsyth, GA 31029
Phone: 478-633-1821
120 N. Lee St., Suite C
Forsyth, GA 31029
Phone: 478-633-1821