San Antonio's Trusted OBGYNs: Compassionate Care for Every Stage of Life

Your relationship with your OB/GYN can span decades. The questions you have at 18 may be about painful periods or birth control. At 28, you may be thinking about pregnancy. 

At 38, changing cycles could suddenly have you wondering what’s going on with your hormones, and later, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or other symptoms of menopause may bring an entirely new set of concerns.

You need an OB/GYN who understands all that each stage of life brings. 

At Westover Hills Women’s Health, our team provides compassionate, personalized care through every stage of life. 

Your first gynecology visit  

Seeing an OB/GYN for the first time can be intimidating, particularly when you aren’t sure what to expect, but an early gynecology visit is often more about conversation than examination. It’s an opportunity to ask questions about periods, body changes, sexual and reproductive health, and anything else you may not feel comfortable discussing elsewhere.

As you move through your teens and 20s, your care may include:

• Menstrual health
• Birth control counseling
• Sexually transmitted disease testing and prevention
• Cervical cancer screening when appropriate
• Pelvic pain evaluation
• Breast health
• Preconception counseling

You don’t have to wait until something feels wrong to see us. Routine visits let you understand what’s normal for your body while building a relationship with a provider you trust. Ideally, your first gynecology visit should happen between the ages of 13 and 15.

Your reproductive years 

There’s no single roadmap for your reproductive years.

Maybe you’re focused on preventing pregnancy, or maybe you’re ready to start trying for a baby. Perhaps you’re dealing with heavy periods, pelvic pain, PCOS/PMOS, endometriosis, fibroids, or another condition that’s affecting your everyday life.

Whatever brings you through our doors, your goals help guide your care.

When symptoms develop, we don't want you to simply accept them as part of being a woman. Heavy bleeding that keeps you home from work, pelvic pain that interferes with sex, or periods so uncomfortable that you plan your month around them deserve attention.

We can investigate what’s behind your symptoms and discuss treatment options based on your diagnosis, health, and preferences.

Pregnancy 

A positive pregnancy test can bring excitement, questions, and plenty of uncertainty, sometimes all within the same five minutes.

Prenatal care here at Westover Hills Women’s Health allows us to monitor both your health and your baby’s development throughout pregnancy.

Even your visits change as your pregnancy progresses and may include physical examinations, laboratory testing, ultrasounds, appropriate prenatal screenings, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

Once your baby arrives, your care continues. Postpartum visits allow us to check your physical recovery, discuss feeding and contraception, and pay attention to your emotional well-being as you adjust to life with a newborn.

Perimenopause 

For years, you may have known roughly when your period would arrive and how you’d feel throughout your cycle.

Then things start changing. Your periods may become closer together, farther apart, heavier, or lighter. You might suddenly struggle to sleep, experience hot flashes, notice vaginal dryness, or feel like your mood and energy aren’t quite as predictable as they once were.

This is perimenopause, which is the transition leading up to menopause.

Hormonal fluctuations during this stage can affect much more than your menstrual cycle. You may experience sleep struggles, fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings.

We can evaluate your symptoms, help determine what’s happening, and discuss treatment options based on what’s bothering you and what matters most to you.

Menopause  

Menopause isn’t the end of women’s healthcare. After menopause, your needs simply change again.

Lower estrogen levels can contribute to vaginal dryness, painful sex, urinary symptoms, and changes in bone health. Your risk of conditions such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease also increases as you age.

Your care during these years may include:

• Managing menopausal symptoms
• Discussing hormone therapy when appropriate
• Addressing vaginal and urinary changes
• Bone health and osteoporosis prevention
• Breast and cervical cancer screening as appropriate
• Sexual health
• Preventive care based on your age and individual risks

Some women benefit from menopausal hormone therapy, while others prefer or require nonhormonal approaches. There’s no universal menopause treatment plan.

The right option depends on your symptoms, medical history, individual risk factors, and preferences.

Find an OB/GYN you can grow with

Your healthcare needs at 20 won’t necessarily be your healthcare needs at 40 or 60, and having an OB/GYN who knows your history gives you continuity as your body and priorities change.

At Westover Hills Women’s Health in San Antonio, Texas, our team provides comprehensive women's healthcare from adolescence through the reproductive years, pregnancy, and menopause.

Call one of our San Antonio, Texas, offices today or request an appointment online to find compassionate OB/GYN care for whatever stage of life you're in.