UK HealthCast: Women's Health and Treatment Options

UK HealthCast is a podcast series featuring interviews with UK HealthCare experts on a variety of health-related topics.

On this edition of UK HealthCast, Dr. Sarah Kluck, a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN) at UK HealthCare, provides insights into the wide array of services available to support women through every stage of life.

Some key takeaways from Dr. Kluck's conversation:

What women's health services does UK HealthCare offer?

• Maternity care: Comprehensive support throughout pregnancy and delivery.
• Well-women care: Includes routine annual visits, Pap smear screenings, and preventive health checks.
• Medical and surgical management of conditions such as:
  • Fibroids: Benign tumors in the uterus.
  • Endometriosis: A condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus.
  • Abnormal Bleeding: Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
  • Menopause
  • Sexual health
  • Gender dysphoria

Who should seek care, and when?

• Adolescents: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a first visit between ages 13 and 15.
• Sexually active individuals: If you are sexually active or considering sexual activity, consider seeing an OB-GYN.
• Menstrual concerns: If you're experiencing persistent heavy bleeding, pelvic pain or other concerns, consider seeing an OB-GYN.

UK HealthCare's fibroid program

UK HealthCare’s treatment of uterine fibroids involves multi-disciplinary collaboration with:

• Interventional Radiology
• Urology
• Colorectal Surgery
• Innovative Care

Through this collaboration, UK HealthCare offers cutting-edge treatment options — including minimally invasive options — and personalized care plans for patients.

For more, listen to Dr. Kluck on UK HealthCast below.