YOUR HEALTH,
OUR PRIORITY.
Your Health, Our Priority:
Comprehensive Care for Every Phase of Women's Health
At Northwestern Medicine, we recognize that women have unique healthcare needs. We've made it a top priority to help women live healthier, happier lives. We offer personalized care for women in specialties including: Cardiovascular Services, Dermatology, Fibroids/UFE, Obstetrics, Orthopaedics and Urogynecology.
You can benefit from our comprehensive approach to health care no matter your stage of life. Be sure to sign up for our HealthBeat e-Newsletter for regular health and wellness news and tips.
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Cardiovascular Services
Symptoms of cardiac and vascular disease manifest differently in women than they do in men, which is why women need personalized cardiovascular care. The Program for Women’s Cardiovascular Health at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute has invested in groundbreaking services to deliver outstanding, comprehensive heart and vascular care.
WOMEN'S CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Obstetrics
Our OB-GYN experts have extensive training and experience to care for you and your baby when you are expecting. Our goal is to make your pregnancy as joyous and comfortable as possible.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Dermatology
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and keeping it healthy is important — not just for how you look and feel about yourself, but also for your overall health and well-being. Skin issues can range from minor annoyances to serious health concerns.
DERMATOLOGY
Orthopaedics
We provide comprehensive orthopaedic care for women experiencing pain or limited motion in the bones, joints, muscles and surrounding structures. Our goal is to get you back in motion by offering leading-edge care for arthritis, sports injury recovery and joint replacement.
ORTHOPAEDICS PROGRAM
Fibroids
At the Northwestern Medicine Center for Complex Gynecology, our experts perform innovative surgical procedures and take an integrative approach to your care. We have minimally invasive options to treat complex conditions including uterine fibroids, the most common pelvic tumor in women.
CENTER FOR COMPLEX GYNECOLOGY
Urogynecology
Many women experience pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. These health issues can seriously impact your quality of life. Northwestern Medicine has a team of Urogynecology experts who can help.
UROGYNECOLOGY AND RECONSTRUCTIVE PELVIC SURGERYHealthBeat
The more you know about your health, the more you can do to ensure you’re making smart choices and getting the care you need. Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of resources to support your family’s health and wellness needs.
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LISTEN NOWQuick Dose: What Is a Healthy Heart Rate?
For most adults, a resting heart rate — the number of times your heart beats while you are at rest — that is between 60 and 100 beats per minute is considered normal. When you do physical activities, your heart rate increases, and periodically checking your heart rate can help you track your health and well-being.
READ MOREWhat Are Skin Screenings?
From your feet to your scalp, skin care involves more than just the face. To be fully informed about your skin's health, you may need a skin screening.
READ MOREYou Don’t Have to Live With Urinary Incontinence
“Urinary incontinence is very common and profoundly impacts quality of life, yet the condition is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in women,” says Northwestern Medicine Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstruction Surgeon Oluwateniola E. Brown, MD. "Many women do not share that they experience symptoms because of embarrassment and lack of knowledge or concerns about the treatment options." Discover the different types of urinary incontinence and the noninvasive and surgical treatment options available to you.
READ MOREWhat Are Uterine Fibroids?
“So many patients have uterine fibroids, but not every patient requires treatment,” says Angela Chaudhari, MD, chief of Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that vary in size from tiny masses that are not easily detectable to large growths that can be felt through the abdominal wall. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment options for uterine fibroids.
READ MOREWhat Are My Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are fibrous, solid, noncancerous tumors of the uterus. They are also known as uterine leiomyomas or myomas. They're common and may not require treatment. However, if you are experiencing heavy periods or uncomfortable symptoms, treatment may be recommended. Discover what treatment is right for you.
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Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals* ranked among "America’s Best," including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in Illinois for 13 straight years**, by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 – 2025.
*Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital; Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital; and Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital (ranked together)
**Tied, U.S. News & World Report, 2024 – 2025