Women's Health and Pregnancy

Women's Health refers to comprehensive women’s health care as well as health issues that are unique to women, including:

• Pregnancy
• Menopause
• Conditions of the Female Organs

Be sure to get early and regular prenatal care to ensure you have a healthy pregnancy. You should also get recommended breast cancer, cervical cancer, and bone density screenings.

Our goal is to ensure the health and readiness of all women at every stage of life.

Clinics

Women’s Health services are offered in both the Women’s Health and Family Health clinics. Physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners provide services and counseling in the Family Health clinic.

Women’s Health Services

We provide the following Women’s Health services at the 17th Medical Group:

Exams and Treatments

In addition to annual well woman exams and gynecological exams, the following services are offered to include but are not limited to:

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Vaginal infections
• Pelvic pain
• Long-acting reversible contraception
• Sexually transmitted diseases

Counseling

Counseling services offered include, but are not limited to:

• Breast cancer genetic counseling
• Family planning
• Preconception
• Contraceptive services
• Infertility
• Premenopausal/menopausal issues including hormone replacement therapy

OBGYN Care

Obstetrical care and gynecological surgical consults are deferred to network providers.
 
If you have questions about a service, please contact our Women’s Health clinic at 325-654-3092.

How to Make an Appointment

Call 325-654-3149 or 325-654-3092 to make an appointment for Women's Health and Pregnancy Services.

TRICARE Covered Services

TRICARE covers well-woman exams annually for women under age 65 with no cost-share or copayment. TRICARE offers coverage for many women’s health services, including:

• Well-Woman Exam
  • Breast Exams
  • HPV DNA Testing
  • Pelvic Exams
  • Pap Smears
• Reproductive Health Services
  • Birth Control
  • Labor and Delivery
  • Pregnancy Care
  • Prenatal Care

For women who are age 65 and older and using TRICARE For Life, you can still get women’s preventive screenings. Get more information about these and other TRICARE covered services at: https://tricare.mil/coveredservices/isitcovered/.