Gynecology

This procedure, which takes about ten to fifteen minutes to perform, is a visual examination of the cervix with a microscopic viewing device called a colposcope. It may be performed in conjunction with a biopsy or other procedure.

This is a method for taking samples of abnormal tissue from your cervix. Your cervix is the lower part of your womb, and it's a place where cancer can form. So when we see abnormal cells there, we want to study them closely.

These are sacs filled with fluid. They can form on or in the ovaries (the reproductive organs that produce a woman's egg cells). Ovarian cysts are common. Most women have them at some time during their lives. In most cases they are not cancerous and aren't harmful.

This is a hormonal disorder. We call it "PCOS." It affects some women and girls of reproductive age. Often, it begins around the time a girl gets her first period. But for some women, it develops later.

This is a change in the cells of your cervix. That's the lower part of your uterus. If you have cervical dysplasia, cells of the cervix begin to show signs that are not normal. They aren't cancer cells, but they may become cancerous over time.

This treatment uses a very cold probe to destroy abnormal cells on your cervix. Your cervix is the lower part of your womb. Cryosurgery kills cells that, if left untreated, may turn into cancer. We also use cryosurgery to treat irregular bleeding from your cervix.

This is a bulge in the back wall of the vagina. It happens when the thin wall of tissue between the vagina and the rectum isn't strong enough to hold back the rectum. It lets the rectum push into the vagina.

This surgery, which may be done at the same time as a hysterectomy, lifts and supports your vagina. We do this surgery when the top of your vagina has collapsed and fallen out of its normal position. That's a condition called "vaginal prolapse."

An OB-GYN is a doctor who specializes in women's health. "OB-GYN" stands for "obstetrician-gynecologist." These doctors deal with all aspects of the female reproductive system. They care for women throughout the different stages of life.