Dr. Gregory’s reasoning for going into the field of obstetrics and gynecology is her passion for women’s health. She shares, “I love empowering women to make positive, healthy lifestyle changes. I love the fact that I often take care of multiple generations in the same family.”

“My patients inspire me every day,” Gregory affirms. “I have gotten to know some really amazing women. Delivering babies is so gratifying. To be a part of such an intimate and special moment is a privilege. I truly love my job.”

She delivers babies and performs minimally invasive gynecology procedures including laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts and endometriosis, laparoscopic hysterectomies and pelvic floor reconstruction. She says, “Most surgeries can be done laparoscopically, but some patients still require open procedures for a very large uterus or large ovarian cysts.”

When considering her hopes for the field in which she practices she says, “I hope that medicine shifts to more preventative care through nutrition, exercise and health screening. Too often, unhealthy lifestyles are learned from one generation to the next. As physicians, we have the opportunity to educate our patients, not just treat them.”

What Dr. Gregory feels are the biggest challenges in the area of women’s health

“There are several challenges that vary by age groups. Only 57 percent of adolescents are vaccinated with the HPV vaccine which would prevent 70 percent of cervical cancers. In women of childbearing age, obesity is a growing concern. Obesity makes a pregnancy high risk and more dangerous for mom and baby. Women of this age are the most likely to need a hysterectomy and obesity makes surgery more challenging. In the older generation, I find some women are not proactive in their healthcare decisions. They may not know why they take certain medications or know why they had to have a procedure or surgery. As physicians, we need to be good communicators and listen to a patient’s concerns and appropriately answer their questions.”

(Be sure to check out our cover story this month: [url=http://www.littlerockfamily.com/post/101095/dr-mom-obgyn-jenny-gregory-on-womens-health-career-family]Dr. Mom: OB/GYN Jenny Gregory on Women’s Health, Career & Family[/url])

Calling All Ladies! Check Out this Health Exam Roundup of Reminders from Little Rock Family

When was the last time you had a…?

  1. Blood Pressure Screening
  2. Cholesterol Screening
  3. Diabetes Screening
  4. Dental Exam
  5. Eye Exam
  6. Age-appropriate Immunizations
  7. Physical Exam
  8. Breast Self-Exam or Mammogram
  9. Pelvic Exam & Pap Smear
  10. Skin Self-Exam or Dermatological Check
  11. Over 40 or have a family history? Don’t forget Colon Cancer Screening and Bone Density Screening