Lena A. Shay, MD

Obstetrician

Dr. Lena A. Shay is an Obstetrician in Houston, TX with special training and skill in medically managing pregnancy, then, both vaginal and surgical childbirth. As an Obstetrician, Lena A. Shay, MD performs pregnancy monitoring and birthing support. Obstetrics is the surgical field that manages natural, medication-assisted, and/or high-risk childbirth. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Obstetricians include morning sickness, back and leg pain, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and infections. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetricians include routine prenatal ultrasounds, measurements and tests, supervision of baby's delivery in cooperation with nurse-midwives, physician assistants, and other pregnancy care professionals.

Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Dr. Lena A. Shay is an Obstetrician & Gynecologist in Houston, TX with special training and skill in treating ailments of the reproductive system and related bowel, bladder, and urinary systems, as well as managing pregancy and child birthing. As an Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Lena A. Shay, MD performs blood tests, pelvic exams, uterine and breast cancer screenings, birth control management, and reproductive system surgery. Obstetrics & Gynecology is care of a woman's reproductive health from the onset of puberty through menopause and beyond. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Obstetricians & Gynecologists include yeast infections, bacterial infections, irregular menstruation, painful intercourse, discomfort of uterus, genitals, or breasts, infertility, and prolapse of the pelvic organs. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetricians & Gynecologists include annual pap test and pelvic exam, mamogram prescription, infertility treatment, birth control management, tubal ligation (permanent form of birth control), hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries), salpingectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes) or cone biopsy (removal of precancerous cells in the cervix identified during a pap test).

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.