Healthcare for women in West Palm Beach
Through all your life's changes and stages, our women's health experts are here for you.
At HCA Florida JFK North Hospital, our women's doctors understand the importance of comprehensive preventive care, including annual exams and screenings. We provide personalized support for pelvic pain, menopause, endometriosis and gynecological cancer.
Women's health conditions we treat
Gynecology focuses on the female reproductive system and its related conditions. Our obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs) are experienced in treating conditions such as:
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometriosis
- Fallopian tube cancer
- Incontinence
- Menopause
- Ovarian cancer
- Pelvic pain
- Uterine cancer
- Vaginal cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Women's health services we offer
Our women's doctors take a multilayered approach to your care through leading-edge treatments and preventive screenings.
Routine gynecological screenings
Our compassionate OB/GYNs and women's health specialists are focused on supporting your overall well-being. One of the ways we care for you is by offering women's health screenings and annual exams.
During an annual exam, your doctor may perform common tests such as a Pap smear, a pelvic exam and a human papillomavirus (HPV) test. While the primary purpose of yearly exams is to detect gynecological cancer, they can also reveal early signs that may put you at a higher risk for certain conditions.
Gynecological oncology
Preventive care is crucial when it comes to early diagnosis of gynecological cancer, which starts in the reproductive organs. Your OB/GYN supports early diagnosis through annual cancer screenings.
From diagnosis, our gynecological oncology team provides the information you need to understand your condition and choose the best possible treatment options.
Treatments for gynecological cancer
Our women's health specialists are committed to creating a treatment plan that is tailored to you and supports your recovery. We offer advanced treatments such as:
- Chemotherapy
- Medications
- Radiation therapy
- Surgery, such as a hysterectomy
Symptoms of gynecological cancer
Although some gynecological cancers do not cause symptoms until advanced stages, there are several common indicators. We recommend notifying your physician if you have been experiencing the following symptoms:
- Abdominal bloating, gas, indigestion, nausea or vomiting
- Abnormal bleeding, especially between periods or after menopause
- Abnormal discharge that is heavy, clear, white or tinged with blood
- Changes in vulva's color or skin, including rash, sores, warts or ulcers
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Feeling tired all the time
- Frequent, difficult, urgent or painful urination
- Heavy or irregular periods
- Loss of appetite
- Pain during intercourse or vaginal bleeding after intercourse
- Pain in the back or stomach
- Pain, swelling, pressure or feeling heavy in the abdomen or pelvis
- Quickly feeling full when eating
- Severe itching or burning of the vulva
- Shortness of breath
- Unexplained weight loss
- Vaginal discharge with an unusual odor
- Vaginal or abdominal lump or mass