Your First Visit Shouldn’t Feel Scary
Whether you’re scheduling your first gynecology appointment or navigating a health concern for the first time, UAMS is here for you. Our providers understand that this stage of life comes with real questions and sometimes real anxiety. You deserve a team that listens, explains everything clearly, and treats you with respect from the very first visit.
Care Built Around Where You Are Right Now
Adolescence and young adulthood bring changes, questions, and health needs that are unique to this season of life. UAMS women’s health providers offer compassionate, nonjudgmental care for teens and young adults, including:
First Gynecologic Visit
Your first visit is more conversation than exam. We talk through your health history, answer your questions, and help you understand what to expect. Most teens don’t need a pelvic exam at their first visit. We go at your pace.
Menstrual Health
Irregular periods, painful cramps, heavy bleeding, and missed cycles are all things we take seriously. If your period is disrupting your daily life, that’s not something you have to push through. We can help find out what’s going on and what to do about it.
Contraception and Family Planning
Whether you’re looking for birth control for pregnancy prevention, managing a health condition like endometriosis or PCOS, or just want to understand your options, our providers offer honest, complete information with zero judgment.
STI Screening and Sexual Health
Confidential, compassionate sexual health care is a core part of what we do. We offer STI testing, treatment, and education in a safe, private environment.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is one of the most common hormonal conditions in young women, and it often goes undiagnosed for years. If you’re dealing with irregular periods, acne, weight changes, or excess hair growth, we can evaluate you and build a care plan.
Vaccines and Preventive Care
HPV vaccination is one of the most effective tools available for preventing cervical cancer. We provide vaccine counseling and administration as part of routine preventive care for young women.
Mental and Behavioral Health
Physical and emotional health are connected. UAMS offers access to women’s mental health providers who specialize in issues that commonly affect young women, including anxiety, depression, and body image concerns.
Conditions Common in Teens and Young Adults
- Irregular or painful periods (dysmenorrhea)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Vaginitis and vaginal infections
- Ovarian cysts
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and PMDD
- Lichen sclerosus
- Vulvodynia