Gynecology in South Bend
GYN care that takes the difficult problems seriously.
Annual pelvic exams are recommended routine care from the age of 21. We know they are often uncomfortable, so every encounter here is trauma-informed: you decide the pace, and you can stop at any point.
We see gynecology patients from the teenage years through 65 — the whole of the reproductive lifetime.
- ApproachTrauma-informed
- AgesTeens to 65
- ContraceptionMost methods
- InsuranceAccepted
What we treat
We see patients for:
- Annual pelvic exams and routine health maintenance
- Contraceptive care, and IUD removal
- Menopause and perimenopause
- Vaginismus — involuntary tightening that makes penetration and exams painful
- Vulvar pain, whether sudden or long-standing
- Bacterial vaginosis, including recurrent cases where antibiotics keep failing
- Vaginitis and vulvovaginal infections
- Dyspareunia — pain with intercourse
- PCOS, endometriosis and irregular cycles
Recurrent problems
Bacterial vaginosis is often marked by recurrence and repeated courses of antibiotics — which increases resistance and disturbs the vaginal microbiome further. If you are on your fourth round, the answer is not a fifth. We look for what is driving it.
How we do exams
Everything is explained before it is done. You can pause or stop at any time, and nothing proceeds without your say-so. If exams are difficult for you for any reason, we will work with you to find an approach that fits.
What it costs
Insurance accepted
Most gynecology visits bill to insurance. Call us to verify your plan before you come in.
Questions we get asked
Do you take my insurance?
Can I bring someone with me?
I've had a bad experience with exams before.
Do you remove IUDs?
What patients say
House of H.
Candescent Health is truly focused on functional and root cause needs! This place is the only one in the area with someone like Claire who has the best treatment for womens health and needs.
CALS320
When we relocated to South Bend in the fall, my husband found Candescent Health and Wellness for my Tox needs. Claire Walker is a Miracle Worker!!! Is your face old? Go see her! Now! Claire and her team are experts in men and women's health …
Carole D.
Meeting me where I am with all needs met in a timely precise caring visit. Women's health in the spa like setting
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