Women’s Health
Big Bend Regional Health Clinic offers obstetric and gynecological care for women of all ages – from adolescence to menopause and every stage in between. We offer a full range of women’s health services, from annual pelvic and breast exams to treatment for urinary incontinence, reproductive issues or gynecologic cancer.
Bringing a child into the world is a wonderful personal experience. Our physician can guide you through your pregnancy journey with prenatal care and help you on the big day with vaginal or cesarean delivery.
Our services include:
- Annual well-woman exams, including pelvic and breast exams
- Female health and wellness
- Basic depression and anxiety treatment
- Contraception and family planning, including IUD insertion
- Treatment for basic infertility
- Pre-pregnancy counseling
- Prenatal care during pregnancy
- Vaginal or Cesarean Delivery
- Hysterectomies
- Evaluation of pelvic pain
- Pelvic surgery
- Urogynecology (pelvic floor and bladder)
- Treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding
- Treatment for painful or heavy periods
- Treatment for endometriosis
- Hormone testing
- Menopause care and hormone replacement therapy
Luis J. Ruiz, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
To Find a Specialist
Call 432-837-0430
Related Services and Conditions
Colposcopy
Big Bend Regional Medical Center offers annual well-woman exams, which include a routine Pap smear. Should the test show anything unusual, your doctor may recommend a colposcopy to get a closer look at the cervix. Colposcopy is a simple, virtually painless procedure,...
Endometrial Ablation
If you suffer with heavy, painful and prolonged periods, the women’s health team at Big Bend Regional Medical Center can help. We specialize in endometrial ablation, an outpatient treatment that can significantly reduce or eliminate menstrual flow. The procedure is...
Pelvic Prolapse
Pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. It impacts a group of muscles that keep the bladder, uterus, vagina, small bowel and rectum in place. Though it’s very common, many women are embarrassed to speak with...
Tubal Ligation
If you’re considering permanent birth control, talk to the women’s health team at Big Bend Regional Medical Center. We specializes in a safe and effective procedure called tubal ligation, also known as “having your tubes tied.” Tubal ligation is one of the most...