Obstetrics at Kapiolani

Women can see an OB-GYN at any age for any gynecologic complaint. It is recommended an initial health screening be scheduled between 13-15 years of age as a general “meet and greet” session, unless there are specific issues.

Cervical cancer screening begins at age 21, unless you have a weakened immune system due to HIV/AIDs or are taking medication to suppress your immune system.

You can call your OB-GYN’s office as soon as you think you are pregnant to establish prenatal care.

From birth control through pregnancy and childbirth to menopause, our board-certified OB-GYNs help their patients with reproductive health care throughout their lives.

Our OB-GYNs treat an array of conditions, including infertility, menopause, hormonal disorders, sterilization or termination of pregnancy, reproductive-related cancers and incontinence. We also coordinate prenatal genetic counseling. Check with your health care provider about the services available at your medical center.

Services We Provide

Kapiolani is the only dedicated women’s hospital in the state of Hawaii. It is home to the Women’s Outpatient Clinic, offering complete obstetrical and gynecological services for women, including:

• Obstetrical Care
  • Pre-pregnancy counseling – Medical, dietary and social service counseling.
  • Pregnancy testing.
  • Prenatal care – Initial evaluation, high-risk screening, routine and high-risk prenatal care, counseling, education, and postpartum follow-up care.
  • Referral services including genetic counseling and fetal diagnostic services.
    
    
• Infertility
  • Infertility examination, diagnostics and treatment are available at the clinic or by referral. Referrals can also be made for procedures such as infertility surgery or in-vitro fertilization.
    
    
• Family Planning
  • Annual physical exams.
  • Pap smears.
  • Testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
  • Birth control methods.
    
    
• Gynecological Services
  • Routine annual gynecologic exams including pelvic, breast and pap smears.
  • Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Treatment for abnormal pap smears.
  • Evaluation for and scheduling of major and minor gynecologic surgeries.
    
    
• General Medical Services
  • Annual physical examinations, TB screening, immunizations and laboratory workups, treatment of non-emergent illnesses and injuries, including colds, flu, minor injuries, gastric upset, headaches, etc.
    
    
• Minor Surgical Services
  • Cyst biopsy and removal.
  • Skin tag and wart removal.
  • Incision and drainage of localized infections.
    
    
• Other Services
  • Nutritional counseling.
  • Endocrine clinic.
  • Teen clinic.