Gynecology in Birmingham and Hoover, AL
Heavy bleeding, fibroids, pelvic pain. We listen first.
Dr. Mia Cowan is a gynecologist who treats the conditions women are most often told to live with, and gives you real options instead of one.
We confirm pregnancy and refer to an OB. We do not accept new obstetric patients.
Board-certified
OB-GYN
15+ years
caring for Birmingham women
Best-selling author
Dr. Mia Cowan
Best Gynecologist
2019 Best of Birmingham
4.7 stars
1500+ Google reviews
CareCredit
financing available
What we treat
Symptoms that deserve an answer
Fibroids
Heavy periods, pressure or bloating from fibroids, adenomyosis, polyps and ovarian cysts, with uterus-sparing treatment options.
Heavy and Abnormal Bleeding
Heavy periods that run your calendar, bleeding between periods, or bleeding that shows up when it should not.
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Any bleeding after menopause deserves a prompt, thorough evaluation. We see you quickly and explain every step.
Perimenopause and Menopause
Irregular cycles, sleep changes and hot flashes through perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause, explained and managed.
Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis and Painful Periods
Pain you have learned to work around, taken seriously and investigated.
PCOS and Irregular Cycles
Irregular or missed periods, acne, unwanted hair growth or weight changes that may point to PCOS, evaluated and treated.
Annual Well-Woman Care
Exams, Pap smears, screenings and a doctor who has time for your questions.
Not sure what it is?
Told your labs are normal but you still feel off? Start here. You do not need a diagnosis to book. Tell us what you are feeling and we will start there.
A conservative approach
You have more options than a hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is still offered far too quickly for conditions that have less invasive answers. For many women with fibroids or heavy bleeding, there are non-surgical and uterus-sparing treatment paths that preserve the uterus and require far less recovery time.
We explain what each option does, what it does not do, and what it means for your body and your recovery. Then you decide.
Told you need a hysterectomy? Get a second opinion first.
When it's hormonal
Sometimes the answer isn't only gynecologic
Heavy bleeding, irregular cycles, weight that won't move, poor sleep and a low sex drive often share a root cause: your hormones. Most practices treat these one at a time, if they treat them at all. Dr. Mia looks at the whole picture, so your gynecology visit can be the start of feeling like yourself again.
Hormone Therapy
Hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings or fatigue that started in your 40s? Bioidentical hormone therapy may help you feel balanced again.
Weight Management
Doing everything right and still gaining? Midlife weight gain is often hormonal. Get a doctor-guided plan with in-office care, not a box in the mail.
Intimacy Solutions
Vaginal dryness and painful sex are common, especially around menopause, but they are not something you have to live with. Real treatment options exist, and we talk about them openly.
Wondering why intimacy has started to hurt? Read: The truth about vaginal dryness
Meet your doctor
Dr. Mia Cowan, MD
Dr. Mia Cowan is a gynecologist serving Birmingham and Hoover. A board-certified OB-GYN and best-selling author, she has cared for Birmingham area women for over 15 years. She built MiBella around a simple idea: women deserve to be believed the first time they say something is wrong, and women's health care should start with listening.
Serving women from
Hoover, Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook and the surrounding metro
Your first visit
What happens at your visit
01
Conversation first
You sit down and talk with your provider before anything else happens.
02
A full history
Including the symptoms you have been told are normal.
03
Testing if needed
We order testing or imaging only when it will change the answer.
04
A plan you agree with
We walk through what we found and build the plan together.
Patient stories
Women who finally felt heard
4.7
1500+ Google reviews
Dr. Mia and her staff provide the best care and service. I am blessed to have her as a physician. I feel better than I have in months.
Danita P.
This was by far the best doctor’s visit I’ve ever had anywhere. Everyone was so kind and patient; for once, I felt treated like a human being and not just a number.
Kat O.
Top-tier service. From the time I arrived until I checked out. I felt cared for and all my concerns were addressed. Thank you Dr. Mia and your great staff!
Gwendolyn W.
In most cases, you do not need a referral to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mia. However, some insurance plans may require one, so we recommend checking with your insurance provider before booking.
Stop working around symptoms you were told to accept.
Most insurance accepted. Financing available through CareCredit.
Hoover at Greystone
2807 Greystone Commercial Blvd, Unit 38, Hoover, AL 35242
