Gynecology

Gynecology Q&A

What is gynecology?

Gynecology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the health and function of your reproductive system as a woman. The gynecology team at McDowell Mountain Gynecology offers comprehensive gynecology care that includes the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases like:

• Pelvic pain
• Menopause
• Lichen sclerosus
• Irregular bleeding
• Painful intercourse
• Urinary tract infections
• Vulva and vaginal infections
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Fibroids
• Ovarian Cysts
• Birth Control
  
• Polyps
• Endometriosis
• Painful Periods

The experienced physicians also provide preventive care resources to protect your overall health and wellness, sexual health, and breast health.

What gynecology services are available?

At McDowell Mountain Gynecology, you can expect comprehensive care the team tailors to your individual needs.

Preventive care

The gynecology team provides routine wellness exams and preventive screenings that help identify in the earliest stages potential reproductive health issues like infections and cancerous changes.

Diagnostic services

The providers are also highly skilled in a variety of advanced diagnostic technologies and minimally invasive surgical procedures, including Pap smears, breast exams, and HPV testing. They can diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including:

• Fibroids
• Pelvic pain
• Ovarian cysts
• Endometriosis
• Urinary incontinence
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Irregular and heavy bleeding
  
  

To treat menopause, McDowell Mountain Gynecology offers hormone replacement therapies using bioidentical hormone pellets.

Minimally invasive procedures and surgery

Colposcopy services are available on-site to evaluate changes in your cervix that may indicate the presence of cancer. The team also offers the loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) to remove abnormal or cancerous cervical cells.

For the treatment of underlying gynecologic issues and for aesthetic purposes, McDowell Mountain Gynecology offers nonsurgical vaginal rejuvenation.

Other minimally invasive procedures available include hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation, and da Vinci robotic laparoscopic surgery.

What can I expect during a gynecology visit?

During your initial evaluation, the McDowell Mountain Gynecology team takes time to review your personal and family medical history and your existing health. They also discuss your lifestyle and job to get a better understanding of your needs.

Your evaluation includes a pelvic exam, a manual evaluation of your inner reproductive system to check for abnormalities. You may also need a Pap smear to identify cell changes that may increase your risk for cancer. The providers also offer manual breast exams to check for lumps and ensure your breasts are healthy.

If you have any new symptoms, your McDowell Mountain Gynecology provider evaluates them and can determine if you need additional tests or treatment. If you have existing health issues and are receiving treatment, your provider ensures it’s working well for you and makes changes if necessary.

To schedule a routine or diagnostic evaluation with the experienced gynecology team, call McDowell Mountain Gynecology or request an appointment online today.