Hysteroscopy enables a physician to look through the vagina and cervix to inspect the cavity of the uterus with an instrument called a hysteroscope. The hysteroscope is an extremely thin telescope-like instrument that looks like a lighted tube. The hysteroscope is so thin that it […]
Laparoscopy is just a big word for a small procedure. It is a fairly noninvasive method used to examine the interior of the abdomen, pelvic cavity and other parts of the body. While laparoscopy can be used to aid in diagnoses, it is also frequently […]
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 […]
