Gynecological Care
Comprehensive Gynecological Services
We provide complete gynecologic services
for women from their teens through post-menopausal years.
Our gynecology practice is for preventive or “Well Woman” care services. The majority of our patients see us once a year for a check-up. The check-up is a full review and update of your health status. This is a full exam, a discussion of the data, routine lab exam, and referrals for other services. We will also give you recommendations for health maintenance.
Our Gynecological Services
- Birth Control
- Annual Exams and Well-Women Care
- Overactive Bladder
- Endometrial Ablation
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- HPV Counseling and Vaccine
- Implantable Contraception
- Pelvic Ultrasound
- Urinary Incontinence
- Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Disorder Treatment
- Liletta IUD/Heavy Periods
- Hysterectomy
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Tubal Ligation
- Infertility
- Weight Loss
- In-Office Surgery
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
Yearly Well Women Exams
Some patients think of a “check-up” as just a Pap smear, but as described above, it is much more comprehensive. The guidelines for Pap testing have changed, and, in most cases, it is not necessary to have a Pap smear annually. But, it is still imperative to have regular visits for preventive health wellness. You can check with your insurance plan as most of them cover a yearly “Well Woman” exam. They don't usually have a co-pay you have to pay either. You can check with your insurance carrier, as some use the calendar year and some go by a 12-month cycle.
We also test and treat are patients for a complete range of gynecologic problems. This includes infections, irregular bleeding, abnormal pap smears, polyps, fibroids, and cysts. In our office, we can do minor procedures. These include biopsies, IUD insertions, and treatment for abnormal pap smears.
Gynecology Q & A
What is a gynecology exam?
Our doctors want you to feel comfortable in the office for your visit. We will spend time talking with you, especially during your first visit. It's important for us to get to know you and your individual health concerns. Then, our doctor will perform both a physical and pelvic exam.
The physical exam includes your height and weight measurements. We will check urine, blood pressure, heart rate, and a clinical breast exam.
During the pelvic exam, Our doctor examines your external and internal sex organs. You will sit on a special gynecological table. To get a clear view of your internal organs, he inserts a speculum into your vagina. Our doctors use palpation, an examination technique of your internal organs. The doctor does this through the touch of your skin.
During the internal exam, the doctor may also do a pap smear. This will test for changes in cell abnormalities that could be an early sign of cervical cancer.
What the most common medical concerns women have?
During your gynecology exam, our doctor looks for medical concerns, such as:
- Heavy bleeding or painful periods
- Pelvic pain or discomfort
- Pelvic masses such as myomas or ovarian cysts
- Sexually transmitted diseases like HPV and Chlamydia
- Endometriosis
- Abnormal Pap smear
- Infertility
What happens if my Pap smear is abnormal?
If your Pap test result is abnormal, our doctor will suggest a second test to confirm the abnormality. The abnormal cervical cells cause concern because of their likelihood of becoming cancerous.
If abnormal cells exist, the doctor performs a colposcopy using the DYSIS® Colposcope. This will provide him a better look at your cervix. This special colposcope uses modern, advanced technology. The colposcope will magnify the tissue in your cervix. This will give us a digital image to map out cell abnormalities to give you a more accurate diagnosis. If he finds abnormalities, our doctor may do a biopsy to check the cells for cancer.
Our doctors may also recommend Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure or LEEP. This is a minimally invasive procedure, which the doctor completes in the office. The procedure removes abnormal cells from your cervix.
What types of gynecological laser treatments are available to me?
Our doctor offers innovative laser treatments at his Upper West Side office. These treat gynecological issues, including
- Genital warts
- Endometrial disorders
- Abnormalities of the vulva, cervix, or vagina
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For exceptional gynecological care, call the office at 352-561-3222
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