What is Conization? Cervical conization (cone biopsy) is a surgical procedure where a wedge or cone-shaped tissue sample is excised from the cervix for diagnostic and treatment purposes. As a diagnostic tool, the procedure is used to check cervical cells for cancer especially when magnified […]
Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of an ovary. Sometimes just an ovary is removed, and sometimes it is removed at the same time as a hysterectomy. An ovary may be removed due to pain, cysts or masses on the ovary, a family tendency toward breast […]
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 […]
Heavy periods, or menorrhagia, affect about 20% of all women. If a woman is done with childbearing and having problems with heavy periods, she may be a candidate for an endometrial ablation. What is Endometrial Ablation? An ablation is a treatment applied to the lining […]
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 […]
