A healthy vagina maintains a delicate balance of microorganisms often referred to as vaginal flora. Anything that upsets this balance can cause a wide variety of infections that are more than inconvenient; they can impact your overall health. Our patients often ask what is considered normal and what is not, so we’ve compiled this series of useful articles. If you have any concerns, please contact us today to schedule an appointment.
LEEP — loop electrosurgical excision procedure—is a procedure that removes abnormal or pre-cancerous cells from the surface of the cervix. These cells will be examined for cancer or, if it’s determined that cancer is already present, a LEEP may be used to remove the cancerous tissues. This procedure may also be called a conization, as […]
Almost half of women over 35 years of age will experience uterine fibroid tumors, which may cause many problems ranging from pelvic pain to complications during pregnancy. These benign growths are responsible for one-third of the hysterectomies performed in the U.S. (The Cleveland Clinic). If left untreated, some fibroids can grow to be the size […]
A hysteroscopy is a useful procedure that allows us to diagnose and treat a number of issues such as abnormal bleeding or uterine fibroids. Depending upon your individual situation, it can be performed in our office or as an outpatient under general anesthesia. Read more about the benefits of a hysteroscopy and how to prepare for one…