What is Salpingectomy? Salpingectomy is the removal of a woman’s fallopian tube, the tube through which an egg travels from the ovary to the uterus. A salpingectomy may be performed for several different reasons. Removal of one tube (unilateral salpingectomy) is usually performed if the […]
When to call your health care provider? Heavy bleeding (more than your normal period) Bleeding with clots Severe abdominal pain What is LEEP Procedure? A loop electrosurgical excision procedure, commonly referred to as a LEEP, is one possible course of treatment that may be suggested […]
What is Essure procedure? Essure® is a permanent birth control procedure that works with your body to create a natural barrier against pregnancy. This gentle procedure can be performed in a doctor’s office in less than 10 minutes. When to consider this procedure? When you […]
An ovarian cyst is a very common condition for a woman to have. Women who are not using hormones for birth control (pills, patches, ring or IUD) make a small cyst almost every month. Most ovarian cysts disappear on their own in just a few […]
What is cystoscopy? A flexible cystoscopy is an examination of the bladder using a flexible fibre-optic telescope. This enables the doctor to examine the urethra and bladder without a general anesthetic. It is simple, quick and fairly painless procedure. What is urodynamic testing? Urodynamic tests […]
When to call your health care provider? Heavy vaginal bleeding (using more than one maxi pad per hour) Severe lower abdominal pain Fever Chills What is Colposcopy? A screening Pap smear, which returns an abnormal result, may, in some cases prompt the scheduling of a […]
Pre-operative Instructions for gynecological surgery The following guidelines will help prepare you for your surgery and avoid delays or possible cancellations: Do not wear any makeup or fingernail polish. Do not bring jewelry, money or valuables. Do not drink any alcohol for 24 hours before your […]
