Gynecology treatments offered
Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills are designed to prevent unwanted pregnancies, reduce pain and blood flow during periods, lower the risk for uterine, colon, and ovarian cancer, mitigate mood swings, manage the timing of cycles, and decrease acne (both on the body and face).
Hormones/IUD
Hormones such as birth control pills or progesterone pills are considered to be the simplest treatment. However, some women are unable to take this route due to its side effects and other potential issues.
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and cervix but not necessarily the removal of the ovaries. This procedure is often carried out to address uterine fibroids and typically lasts anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes.
Abnormal Pap Smear
In some cases, the patient's pap smear may turn out to be abnormal. Some of the different types of pap smears include ASCUS, neg HPV, ASCUS, pos HPV, Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance, Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LGSIL), Carcinoma In Situ (CIS), cervical cancer, and ASCUS, favor HGSIL.
Women who are in menopause usually choose to begin treatment with estrogen and/or progesterone, based on their symptoms. Patients with more severe symptoms are often recommended to use hormone replacement therapy.
Treatment for urinary incontinence
In these cases, urodynamics testing is used to assess the condition and determine the best course of action. Interventions such as pelvic floor therapy can ease the patient’s discomfort and reduce their urinary incontinence.
LEEP
The LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) procedure is most often recommended when a pap smear reveals abnormal cervical cells (a warning sign for cancer). This procedure is designed to remove abnormal cells and allow new cell growth, with a success rate of 90 to 95%.
Colposcopy
Colposcopy is a procedure that involves applying vinegar solution over the cervix and carefully examining it. Any abnormalities are highlighted by the solution, as it turns white. If any lesions are discovered, a biopsy of the area will be taken for further evaluation.
