Obstetrical And Gynecological Associates, PLLC

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrical And Gynecological Associates, PLLC is an Obstetrics & Gynecology practice in Houston, TX 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 Obstetrical And Gynecological Associates, PLLC 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.

Reproductive Endocrinology

Obstetrical And Gynecological Associates, PLLC is a Reproductive Endocrinology practice in Houston, TX with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating disorders of the human reproductive system. Reproductive Endocrinologists at Obstetrical And Gynecological Associates, PLLC perform fertility testing, hormone level evaluation, patient education, diagnosing disorders of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and pregnancy testing. Reproductive Endocrinology is a medical sub-specialty of obstetrics and gynecology focused on treating infertility and disorders of human glands related to sexual reproduction. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Reproductive Endocrinology practices include infertility, sexually transmitted disease, disorders of the reproductive organs, and causes for previous miscarriage or other pregnancy-related events. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Reproductive Endocrinology practices include fertility testing, hormone level testing, pregnancy testing, laparoscopic scar tissue removal, opening blocked fallopian tubes, removing ovarian cysts, fertility counseling, nutritional counseling, and assisted reproductive techniques.

An obstetrician/gynecologist who is capable of managing complex problems relating to reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Gynecology

Obstetrical And Gynecological Associates, PLLC is a Gynecology practice in Houston, TX with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in promoting women's wellness, especially their sexual and reproductive health. Gynecologists at Obstetrical And Gynecological Associates, PLLC perform preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures on the female reproductive system. Gynecology is the medical care and maintenance of women's sex and reproductive systems throughout their natural life cycle, often integrated with general healthcare. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Gynecology practices include dysfunctions of both reproductive and general health - as they are inextricably linked. These dysfunctions commonly include: menstrual issues, acne, hormone imbalances (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, osteoporosis, diabetes, depression, and personality disorders), sexual dysfunctions, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian cysts, and cancers of the reproductive tract and breasts. Gynecologists also nurture women through natural physiological and biochemical life stages: from managing adolescence, to becoming sexually active, to becoming pregnant, to pregnancy care, to postpartum care, to perimenopause, to menopause, and healthy aging promotion. These female specialists also help women prevent disease through lifestyle modifications, and enable healing from domestic violence and sexual assault. Because gynecologists treat such a wide array of integrative issues, they often serve as women's primary health care providers. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Gynecology practices include medical and psychiatric history analysis, general wellness check-ups (including measuring vital signs and crafting nutrition plans), age appropriate breast and pelvic exams, preventative pap smears, contraception prescriptions, mammography, colonoscopy, blood pressure monitoring, immunizations, breast lump removal, and hysterectomies.

Diagnostic Radiology

Obstetrical And Gynecological Associates, PLLC is a Diagnostic Radiology practice in Houston, TX with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing diseases and injuries with imaging technology. Diagnostic Radiologists at Obstetrical And Gynecological Associates, PLLC perform imaging with x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, or radiation in order to diagnose disorders or dysfunctions in tissues and bones. Diagnostic Radiology is a field of medicine that applies imaging technology to diagnose disease and dysfunction. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Diagnostic Radiology practices include bone fractures, bronchitis, heart disease, kidney stones, cirrhosis, and benign or cancerous tumors. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Diagnostic Radiology practices include x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests, computed tomography (CT) scans, ultrasounds, mammographies, fluoroscopies, nuclear stress tests, positron emission tomographies (PET), and bone density scans (DEXA).

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging

A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Diagnostic Ultrasound.

Clinical Medical Laboratory

A clinical laboratory is a facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, human beings. These examinations also include procedures to determine, measure, or otherwise describe the presence or absence of various substances or organisms in the body. Facilities only collecting or preparing specimens (or both) or only serving as a mailing service and not performing testing are not considered clinical laboratories. (2) Any facility that examines materials from the human body for purposes of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of, the health of human beings. Typical divisions of a clinical laboratory include hematology, cytology, bacteriology, histology, biochemistry, medical toxicology, and serology.