Finding an OB-GYN to Care for You Through Life's Stages

Each stage of a woman’s life comes with unique changes and milestones, and OB-GYN (obstetrician-gynecologist) doctors help women stay healthy through all of them.

At AHN Jefferson Hospital, you can find an OB-GYN to support you through every stage of your health with services like reproductive health screenings, family planning, and more.

The role of your OB-GYN

OB-GYNs handle many aspects of women’s health care, providing care for women starting around ages 13–15, and continuing through adulthood and menopause.

At Jefferson Hospital, your OB-GYN can help with:

• Care for teens, including screenings, safe sex education, and birth control options
• Care for young women, including family planning and labor and delivery services
• Care for middle-aged and senior women, including perimenopause and menopause treatment and support

Why annual screenings matter

Seeing your OB-GYN once a year for health screenings is an important part of women’s health care. Screenings help your doctor catch health problems early — when they are easier to treat.

At your annual visit, your OB-GYN may check for signs of breast, cervical, or uterine cancer, thyroid issues, and other health concerns based on your age and family history. Common screening methods include:

• Breast exams and mammograms
• Pelvic exams and pap smears to check for cervical cancer
• Health history reviews to monitor changes over time

“Health screenings can feel scary, but we want women to feel strong and confident about taking care of themselves,” said David Logan, MD, OB-GYN at Jefferson Hospital.

Starting or growing your family

Whether you’re looking for help with starting a family or ensuring a safe pregnancy and delivery, AHN’s OB-GYN experts can offer support through:

• Fertility testing if you are having trouble getting pregnant
• Midwife care for a more personalized labor and delivery experience
• Prenatal care visits to prepare for your baby
• High-risk pregnancy care if you have a chronic illness or condition that could impact your baby’s health

If you’re facing fertility challenges, you’re not alone. Your OB-GYN will help you explore fertility treatment options, such as:

• Freezing eggs, sperm, or embryos (fertilized eggs) for future use
• Hormone treatments
• Using donor embryos or sperm

“Dealing with infertility can cause difficult emotions, like feelings of shame, guilt, or disappointment,” said Dr. Logan. “Our in-house social worker helps patients process these emotions without judgment, so they feel fully supported while exploring solutions with their family.”

Supporting you through menopause

Menopause usually starts between ages 45 and 55. During this time, periods stop and hormones shift. Menopause can be overwhelming and cause uncomfortable symptoms like:

• Mood changes
• Stress and anxiety
• Hot flashes
• Night sweats and trouble sleeping

If you’re experiencing discomfort related to menopause, your OB-GYN can talk with you about what you’re feeling and help you explore options to manage symptoms, including:

• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to replace female hormones lost during menopause
• Non-hormonal treatments, like prescription medications or herbal supplements to relieve symptoms
• Lifestyle changes, like exercising more, changing your diet, and reducing stress to ease physical discomfort

Finding your OB-GYN provider

No matter where you are in your health journey, AHN Jefferson Hospital’s OB-GYN team is here to care for you. Learn more about finding an OB-GYN doctor who is right for you.