Gynecology in Crowley, LA

Acadia Women's Health has provided gynecology care to women across South Louisiana since 1999. Our team in Crowley, LA covers annual well-woman exams, birth control, sexual health, bladder leakage, teen health, and robotic gynecologic surgery.

Annual Wellness / Gynecology Visits

It is recommended that women begin receiving an annual well-woman (gynecology) exam between the ages of 18 and 21, when they become sexually active, or if any gynecological issues present themselves in adolescence. The purpose of your routine annual gynecology exam is to check your female organs to make sure that they are in good gynecological health.

Annual gynecological exams and menopause/post hysterectomy: It is recommended that you continue to be evaluated during an annual gynecological exam post menopause/post hysterectomy. It is important to continue to monitor your gynecological health throughout your lifetime. This is a great time to discuss any new symptoms that occur as you age, including menopausal issues, abnormal body changes, and osteoporosis treatments.
Gynecology in Crowley, LA
Your annual gynecological exam will generally consist of the following:
  • Annual bloodwork if you do not have a primary care provider
  • An assessment of your current health
  • A breast exam to check for lumps, skin changes, or nipple discharge
  • A pelvic exam to check your vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, and pelvis, including your ovaries, for masses, growths or other abnormalities
  • A Pap test to screen for cervical cancer (for those 21 and older)
  • STI cultures (for those under 25)
  • Urine sample to check for bladder issues (including incontinence), kidney health, various infections, and pregnancy.
Additional Testing may include:
  • Mammograms (we do not perform these here, but order them for patients who may require them)
  • HIV Testing (at the discretion of the provider or request from the patient)
  • Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing (at the discretion of the provider or request from the patient)
We see patients outside of their Annual Well-Woman Visits for diagnostic, evaluation, and treatment of gynecological issues. Some of the most common reasons that these appointments are scheduled:
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Birth Control

If you are in need of birth control or would like to discuss birth control options, we can see you for a visit. During this visit, we will normally:
  • Check your blood pressure and vital signs
  • Discuss your medical history
  • Perform any other health checks
  • Administer or prescribe birth control
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Sexual Health - Female Rejuvenation

Feminine rejuvenation is a broad term that refers to a range of cosmetic and functional procedures used to tighten, reshape, or reduce the size of female genital tissues. The reasoning behind seeking feminine rejuvenation treatment options ranges from individual to individual, but here are a few common issues that women report:
  • Tissue laxity, or looseness, due to aging
  • Changes in the look and feel of the vagina and/or labia after childbirth
  • Mild to moderate urinary incontinence - bladder leakage
  • Decreased sensitivity during intercourse
  • Painful intercourse
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Aesthetic reasons - dissatisfied about visual appearance
Non-Surgical Feminine Rejuvenation Options:
Surgical Feminine Rejuvenation Options:
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Bladder Leakage / Urinary Incontinence Visits

Over 15 million women in the US suffer from bladder control problems (urinary incontinence). Do you find yourself running to the bathroom at the most inconvenient times? Does your bladder leak when you cough, sneeze, strain, or lift things? If so, you may be experiencing urinary incontinence.

Don’t let bladder leakage rule your life.  According to Dr. Owens, she has seen patients in their 90's who don't have incontinence, or bladder leakage, issues. It is absolutely something that you can get under control with the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Medtronic Bladder Control Treatments

If you are dealing with an overactive bladder and the usual approaches have not done the trick, the Medtronic Bladder Control System is one option worth knowing about for women who are a good fit for it. It is an outpatient procedure, and recovery is usually pretty manageable, though we will go over what to expect for you specifically rather than promising it is the same for everyone. Here is the basic idea of how it works: the system sends mild electrical pulses to the sacral nerves, which help the brain and bladder communicate the way they are supposed to. When that signal is working better, the bladder and the muscles around it tend to work together more normally. For a lot of women, that means getting back to normal activities without the frustration, or the embarrassment, that an overactive bladder can bring. One of the nicer things about this therapy is that you do not have to commit blindly. There is a trial period that lets you test how it works for you before you decide on anything permanent. If this sounds like it might help, come talk to us and we will walk you through whether it makes sense for your situation.
Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy Trial Process
Step 1: Talk with your doctor to see if Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy is right for you.
Step 2: Decide to try it by going through an evaluation. (The evaluation generally lasts several days.)
Step 3: Before and during the evaluation, you'll be asked to track your symptoms to help determine how well Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy works for you.
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Teen Health Visits

Has your daughter been missing school because of her period? Dealing with bad cramps, or migraines that show up around her cycle every month? If any of that sounds familiar, there is a good chance our providers can help. Sometimes the fix is simpler than you would expect, and there is no reason she has to just push through it. A lot of girls go through these years not really understanding what is happening with their changing bodies, and having someone explain it plainly makes a real difference. If there are conversations about her body that you know she needs to have but you are not quite sure how to start, that is okay, you do not have to do it alone.

Our providers can help walk her through it. We offer a range of care for teenage girls, including school physical exams and the Gardasil vaccine, which can prevent most cases of cervical cancer when it is given before she is ever exposed to the virus. If you have been wondering whether it is time to bring her in, you are welcome to call and we can talk it through.
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Gynecological Robotic Surgery

The da Vinci® Surgical System is a surgical platform that was approved by the (FDA) in 2000 and was designed to facilitate complex procedures using a minimally invasive approach. (Minimally invasive surgery may cause less pain, scarring, and damage to healthy tissue, and the patient may have a faster recovery than with traditional surgery.)Though it is often called a "robot" the da Vinci System cannot act on its own. All surgeries are actually performed 100% by one of our physicians, Dr. Owens or Dr. Gonzalez, controlling the mechanisms from the console.

Benefits of Robotic Surgery

With da Vinci®, a surgeon can perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions and unmatched precision. As a result, patients may get back to their lives faster without the usual recovery following major surgery.
  • Lower Complication Rate
  • Shorter Hospital Stay
  • Less Blood Loss & Likelihood for Transfusion
  • Lower Hospital Admission Rate

Where Do We Perform Robotic Surgeries?

Our da Vinci® procedures are performed at both Lafayette General Medical Center and Acadia General Hospital for urology and gynecology procedures, mainly for:
  • Hysterectomy Procedures
  • Endometriosis Diagnosis and Removal
  • Fibroids Diagnosis and Removal
  • Drainage of Cysts
  • Infertility Diagnosis
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"The staffing at Acadia Women's Health is extremely courteous, caring, and made me feel very comfortable, like at home if you will.  The atmosphere is wonderful. Dr. Owens is a great doctor. She's very informative and cares about her patients. She did not hesitate when I was in need of surgery. I strongly recommend Acadia Women's Health and Dr. Michelle Owens to anyone in need of her services. I am extremely satisfied with my end result and will not hesitate should I need again. 😊"

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Crowley, LA 70526
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