Obstetrics & Gynecology
Advancing Women’s Care for Generations.
Serving the Stillwater community since 1978, we’ve seen our patients transition through many different phases of life: their first well-woman exam, planning a family, understanding menopause, and navigating any and every health concern that comes up along the way. As women’s health care needs continue to grow and evolve, Stillwater Women’s Clinic and the Women’s Health Center at Stillwater Medical are committed to enhancing women’s care at every level – from investments in state-of-the-art equipment to top-tier speciality and OB/GYN physicians experienced leading the charge in life-changing treatments. Providing greater access to a wide range of expert care is an integral part of how we serve women of all ages in our community.Comprehensive Women’s Health Services
For Every Stage of Life
From routine exams to obstetrics and gynecology needs, you’ll always find a caring team and comfortable environment at Stillwater Women’s Clinic. Our Women’s Health services include:
- Annual check-ups and preventative health screenings
- Endometriosis
- Family planning
- Fibroid care
- High-risk pregnancy
- Hormonal concerns
- Hysterectomy
- Immunizations
- Menopause
- Menstrual concerns
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Pelvic Floor concerns
- Prenatal care
- Robotic Surgery
- Ultrasounds
- Urinary incontinence
Locations
New Pap Guidelines
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released its new guidelines on the interval women should get cervical screening with a Pap test. The full text is included in this post.
Mammography Update
A recent recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine has created instant controversy. Your providers at Stillwater Women’s Clinic will be monitoring the recognized expert organizations in this field for any changes in the current recommendations. For now, there are no changes in our current recommendations for annual screening mammography starting at age 40.
HPV Testing with your Pap Testing
We understand the confusion our patients are having regarding new recommendations for HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) screening with your Pap test after age 30. We have provided this information to help clarify this option. Please feel free to contact us by registering on this site or calling our office.
Gardasil Safety Statement
There have been questions raised regarding the safety of Gardasil. Here is a link to the FDA for a summary of their review of the safety.
Gardasil HPV Vaccine
We are pleased to be able to offer the Gardasil Vaccine, a highly effective vaccination against several strains of Human papillomavirus known to cause genital warts, cervical dysplasia, and cervical cancer. The vaccination process is a series of three injections of Gardasil over a six-month time frame. The target age for the vaccine is between ages nine and twenty-six. Call today to schedule your series. Many insurance companies are covering at least a portion of the expense. Click on this hyperlink to be directed to the Merck Gardasil website.
Hormone Therapy
The decision to take hormone therapy at menopause is difficult and complex. We offer one-on-one counseling on this important topic to tailor the management of menopause to each individual. This link offers a thorough discussion of the topic. Feel free to schedule an appointment to discuss your decision. Click on this title to be directed to the NIH site about this topic.
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Helpful Information and Links
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – A great source of accurate patient information.
The North American Menopause Society
Body Copy: The North American Menopause Society – Information about Menopause for women at midlife and beyond.
Gardasil HPV Vaccine
Gardasil HPV Vaccine – Information about the Gardasil HPV Vaccine from the manufacturer: Merck
Essure Sterilization Procedure
Essure Sterilization Procedure – Stillwater Women’s Clinic is pleased to offer the no-incision Essure tubal sterilization procedure.
Mammography and Bone Density Tests at Women’s First
Mammography and Bone Density Tests at Women’s First – Women’s First is Stillwater Medical Center’s off-site outpatient screening mammogram facility. Women’s First also hosts all bone density procedures. To schedule your mammogram or bone density scan, call 405-742-5622.
NIH Hormone Therapy Site
NIH Hormone Therapy Site – A thorough review of the topic of hormone therapy from the National Institute of Health.
National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute – Link to the U.S. government agency: The National Cancer Institute division of NIH. Extensive information for all types of cancers.
MedlinePlus Health Information
MedlinePlus Health Information – MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.
Nexplanon Contraceptive
Nexplanon Contraceptive – An implantable capsule for three years of convenient reversible birth control.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
National Osteoporosis Foundation – Extensive information on a common but preventable disease in women.
