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Women's Health

Northwestern Medicine offers specialized care to meet the needs of every woman throughout her life.

Services

Northwestern Medicine understands that women have unique health care needs. From your first routine gynecologic exam through motherhood and menopausal years, our goal is to provide personalized, comprehensive medical care of the highest quality.

When you choose Northwestern Medicine, you’ll have access to many resources, including:

Watch this video to learn more about Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital and how our team is on the relentless pursuit of better in women’s health, offering comprehensive, personalized care for women throughout life’s journey.

Areas of Care

Breast Health

From routine breast screening and advanced imaging to comprehensive resources for treatment and recovery, Northwestern Medicine meets all your breast health needs.

Center for Complex Gynecology

The center will offer a multidisciplinary approach for women for the diagnosis and treatment of fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. 

Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine

Our fertility specialists have helped thousands of individuals and couples become parents.

Center of Sexual Medicine And Menopause

Our team of experts will evaluate your needs and individualize a program to help address your comprehensive sexual and menopausal needs.

Family Planning and Contraception

Our family planning team delivers the most current medical expertise with compassionate and personalized attention for each patient's individual needs.

Fertility Preservation

Our experts provide innovative, effective fertility preservation services so young adults, including those with a cancer diagnosis or other fertility threatening disease, have a chance to build families in the future.

Genetics

We offer comprehensive genetics services, including evaluation, counseling and health management, as well as preconception planning and pregnancy-related issues.

Gynecologic Oncology

Our team provides diagnosis and treatment of tumors and cancers of the female reproductive system.

Maternal–Fetal Medicine

Our team is made up of highly skilled, internationally recognized maternal–fetal specialists. They are committed to providing outstanding, comprehensive care for patients with high-risk pregnancies.

Midwifery

Nurse-midwives are board-certified and offer services to women of all ages and stages of life.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Our team of experts is dedicated to offering less invasive alternatives to traditional gynecologic procedures in both the operating room and office settings.

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)

Our medical and surgical gynecology subspecialty covers the detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all women's healthcare concerns.

Prentice Ambulatory Care Clinic

The Prentice Ambulatory Care Clinic (PAC) is an Obstetrics and Gynecology practice that provides the highest quality care for common and complex conditions. We serve a diverse population of patients in a safe, respectful and compassionate setting.

Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

We provide comprehensive clinical care and minimally invasive surgical treatments for pelvic floor disorders, childbirth injury, complications from gynecologic surgery and congenital genitourinary disorders.

Women's Integrated Pelvic Health Program

Our program provides a unique opportunity to deliver comprehensive health care for women with pelvic floor disorders.

Women's Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Program

Northwestern Medicine offers a transdisciplinary approach to pelvic health that includes Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology, Urology, Colorectal Surgery, and Physical Therapy.

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Specialists and Care Centers

Northwestern Medicine OB/GYNs* provide comprehensive care for all women's health needs. From annual checkups and wellness education to pelvic exams and maternity care, your OB/GYN physician serves as your first line of care. Your OB/GYN physician provides the following care, including (but not limited to):

  • Health history assessment
  • Testing and screenings, such as annual pap smears and mammograms
  • Preventive care and lifestyle enhancement
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Diagnosis and treatment of complex women's health conditions
  • Access to comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and consultations

OB/GYN services are available at many locations throughout the Chicagoland area. Find a location near you


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High-Risk Conditions and COVID-19

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What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is the primary cause of chronic pelvic pain and a key factor contributing to infertility in women. With endometriosis, tissue inside the uterus begins to grow where it should not.

Looking for a Breast Health Program?

Our multidisciplinary teams will help you understand your risk of breast disease and provide the most advanced breast care.

Our Approach to Perinatal Depression Care

Depression is a common problem during and after pregnancy. It is a serious illness that can impact you and your baby, so it is important to seek professional help.

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In the spirit of keeping you well-informed, some of the physician(s) and/or individual(s) identified are neither agents nor employees of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare or any of its affiliate organizations. They have selected our facilities as places where they want to treat and care for their private patients.