Fifth Avenue Ob Gyn, PC

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Fifth Avenue Ob Gyn, PC is an Obstetrics & Gynecology practice in Des Moines, IA with healthcare providers who have 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. Obstetricians & Gynecologists at Fifth Avenue Ob Gyn, PC perform 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 at Obstetrics & Gynecology practices 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 Obstetrics & Gynecology practices 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.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Fifth Avenue Ob Gyn, PC is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner practice in Des Moines, IA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the lifelong care of women, with a strong focus on gynecological and obstetric health. Women's Health Nurse Practitioners at Fifth Avenue Ob Gyn, PC perform prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of women. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is an advanced-practice that specializes in comprehensive primary care services for women of all ages. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Women's Health Nurse Practitioner practices include nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances, menstrual irregularities, viral infections, injuries, and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Women's Health Nurse Practitioner practices include wellness check-up, contraceptive care, STD screening and follow up, pregnancy testing, common infection evaluation and treatment, as well as premenopause and postmenopause care.