Women’s Health Services

Our Fort Loudoun Women’s Services department uses the latest mammogram technology, including 3D mammography, to obtain clearer images for your proper diagnosis. 

The user-friendly design of our equipment means greater comfort for you while you receive the best in breast cancer screening and diagnosis. Our new technology also cuts your scan time by half, allowing you to be seen more quickly and spend less time being scanned. 

To prepare for your exam, you only need to remove or not wear any deodorant prior to your scan. We’ll provide you with deodorant pads to use for reapplication after your mammogram.

Screening Mammograms

The American Cancer Society recommends women begin yearly screening mammograms after age 40. If you meet this criteria, no physician order is needed. Your exam will take about 15 minutes.

We’ll send your results directly to your primary physician, and you’ll also receive a copy of your results by mail.

Diagnostic Mammograms 

If you have an abnormal screening result or other symptoms or concerns, your doctor may choose to order a diagnostic mammogram to obtain additional insight and information. 

A diagnostic mammogram takes about 30-45 minutes. Your physician will likely also request a breast ultrasound be completed in addition to your mammogram. 

Following your exam, one of our radiologists will take the time to review your results with you. Your primary physician will receive your results, and we’ll also send you a copy by mail.

3D Mammography 

Fort Loudoun Medical Center is excited to offer you 3D mammography services at our convenient East Tennessee location. 

Also known as tomosynthesis, this cutting-edge imaging process allows our radiologists to see around and between your breast tissue, to better detect smaller cancers. This technique is excellent for those with dense breast tissue. 

Learn more about our 3D mammography services at Fort Loudoun Medical Center, and how to schedule an appointment.

You can also access the latest in bone densitometry equipment at Fort Loudoun Medical Center. This technology is used for detecting subtle bone changes that might indicate the beginnings of osteoporosis. 

The diagnostic information provided using these methods is much faster and more accurate than older procedures. Speed and accuracy are vital for your care, especially when medical specialists are discovering new treatments to help regenerate bone mass and partially reverse the effects of osteoporosis. 

Our bone density technology also can help detect advanced hip and vertebral problems.

Ultrasound provides the latest in scanning capabilities. With this technology, doctors can see images of your internal organs as they function and also can assess your blood flow in real time.

Our doctors not only use ultrasound in our Women’s Services Department, but also with our heart patients, as well as to obtain images of the abdomen and blood vessels.

The many benefits of ultrasound include more comprehensive and reliable exam data, faster tests, and improved patient comfort.

This technology allows your important medical images to be electronically captured, stored, and transmitted—all without film.

Our Picture Archival & Communication System (PACS) makes high-quality pictures immediately available via computer. This means our doctors can easily and immediately view any medical images you’ve had taken at Fort Loudoun Medical Center, and any other locations in the Covenant Health system.

PACS offers clear images that can help your doctor make more accurate diagnoses and create the most effective treatment plan for you.