Women’s Health
Women’s Health
Real answers for women’s health.
Heavy or irregular bleeding. Pelvic pain. Recurrent infections. Hormonal shifts that disrupt sleep, mood, or energy. Difficulty getting or staying pregnant. Symptoms you may have been told it’s “just stress.” Or “just part of aging.” Or “normal after kids.” If it’s disrupting your life, it deserves real medical evaluation.
At Kootenai Health, we listen carefully—and we look deeper. Our providers begin with an assessment and health history, diagnostic testing and recommend evidence-based treatment options, all within a coordinated system that communicates across specialties. Which means you don’t have to chase answers from office to office.
Whether you’re coming in for routine preventive care, continuing care after pregnancy, or seeking answers for symptoms that haven’t been taken seriously before, you’ll find a team here that treats women’s health concerns as real medical issues instead of inconveniences to manage.
Symptoms taken seriously
Treatment that targets the cause
One team around you
Gynecologic Health
Routine gynecologic services include preventive visits as well as evaluation of changes affecting reproductive health. Our providers use clinical expertise and diagnostic tools to understand what’s causing symptoms and review treatment options when needed.
- Routine exams and screenings including Pap tests and immunizations
- Assessment and treatment of complex gynecologic conditions such as endometriosis or abnormal bleeding
- Pelvic floor therapy for concerns including pelvic pain or urinary incontinence
- Menstrual and hormonal health including irregular cycles and hormone-related changes
Reproductive Planning & Fertility
Your reproductive needs can change over time. Whether you’re preventing pregnancy, planning for one, or having difficulty conceiving, our providers offer guidance and support at every stage.
- Family planning and contraception counseling
- Fertility evaluation and guidance
- Pregnancy-related care and prenatal services
Pregnancy & Birth
Pregnancy care involves regular monitoring and coordination between providers. Our clinicians provide prenatal care and connect patients with hospital-based services for labor, delivery, and postpartum support when needed.
- Prenatal visits and monitoring throughout pregnancy
- Evaluation and coordination for higher-risk pregnancies when additional monitoring or a specialist is needed
- Coordination with hospital labor and delivery teams
- Postpartum resources following delivery
Midlife & Menopause Care
Hormonal changes during midlife can affect sleep, mood, energy, and menstrual patterns. Our providers evaluate these changes and review evidence-based treatment options based on what you’re experiencing, health history, and preferences.
- Management of changes such as hot flashes, sleep disruption, and mood changes
- Hormone therapy when appropriate and carefully monitored
- Guidance on lifestyle factors related to bone health, heart health, and overall wellness
Breast Screening and Imaging
Breast imaging is an important part of evaluating breast health and identifying changes that may require further testing or care. Our imaging team provides screening and advanced imaging reviewed by specialists in breast imaging.
- Screening mammograms
- Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)
If something feels off, it’s worth checking.
Schedule a mammogram and take a closer look at your breast health.
Advanced Programs Supporting Women’s Health
Meet Your Women’s Health Care Team
Women’s health care often involves different types of providers depending on your needs. Our physicians, certified nurse-midwives, and family medicine providers work together within one coordinated health system, seeing patients in clinics across North Idaho so women can access care close to home while staying connected to hospital specialists when additional expertise is required.
OB/GYNs
Physicians specializing in reproductive and gynecologic medicine. They provide routine care, evaluate complex menstrual or hormonal concerns, and perform surgical procedures when treatment requires it.
Certified Nurse-Midwives
Advanced practice nurses who focus on preventive care, pregnancy, and physiologic reproductive health. They partner closely with OB/GYN physicians when surgical treatment or more complex medical care is needed.
Family Medicine – OB & Newborn
Physicians who provide women’s health services as part of comprehensive primary care, combining routine gynecologic care with ongoing support for women and their families across life stages.
