Gynecology

This procedure (also called a "D&C") removes tissue from inside your uterus. Your uterus is the organ responsible for pregnancies and menstrual periods. We may do a D&C to get a sample of tissue to study. We call this a "biopsy". We may do it to treat a problem inside your uterus. Or, we may do it to clear away tissue that was left behind after a miscarriage or a delivery.

This lets your surgeon examine and treat problems of organs in your pelvic area. It's done with a viewing device called a "laparoscope."

This outpatient procedure reshapes or reduces the size of the labia minora, commonly called the inner lips of the vagina. These are the flaps of skin on both sides of the vaginal canal. Some women have large, protruding or irregularly-shaped labia minora, and this can be uncomfortable and may cause a woman to feel self-conscious. Labiaplasty can give the labia an appearance that a woman believes is more standard.

This test looks for abnormal cells on your cervix. That's the lower part of your uterus. We do this test to find cells that may become cancer. It also helps us find cancer that is still in its early stages.

This surgery repairs a damaged perineum. That's the space between your vagina and anus. We use this surgery to fix problems linked to childbirth or some other injury. It treats scar tissue that has formed after a tear. It can help strengthen the area around weakened vaginal walls. And it may help relieve pain you feel during sex.

Pelvic laparoscopy is often used to diagnose and treat the causes of pelvic problems, such as pain and infertility.

If your pelvic organ prolapse is mild or doesn't bother you much, or if you have health conditions that make surgery too risky, nonsurgical treatment may be a good choice. A device (pessary) to wear in your vagina can help ease your symptoms. You may also be given certain exercises (Kegels) and asked to make lifestyle changes.

Uterine prolapse is when the uterus drops into the vagina. In severe cases, the uterus can stick out from the vagina. The goal of surgery is to fix the problem and relieve your symptoms.

Suction curettage is a procedure to remove the lining and contents of the uterus. This is done for various reasons. Learn about self-care after the procedure and about signs that mean you should call for medical help.

This minimally-invasive surgical procedure is performed to remove a cyst that has developed on an ovary. It is performed with the aid of a lighted viewing telescope, called a laparoscope, and is performed in an outpatient setting.

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on or inside an ovary. These cysts are very common in women of all ages.

Ovarian cysts are sacs filled with fluid or tissue that form on or inside the ovaries. There are different types of cysts. Most are harmless and go away on their own.

This procedure removes abnormal tissue from your cervix. Your cervix is the thick-walled tunnel that connects your vagina to your uterus. Your uterus is the organ responsible for pregnancies and menstrual periods. LEEP helps us diagnose and treat problems with your cervix. It removes cells that, if left untreated, may turn into cancer.

Cervicitis is irritation of the opening to the uterus (the cervix). It is usually caused by an infection.

This is a bulge in your vagina. It happens when the muscles of your vaginal walls weaken. This lets organs and structures move out of position and push into your vagina.

Vaginal yeast infections are a type of fungal infection. Talk with your health care provider about whether you can treat it yourself.

A Pap test is an important part of screening for cervical cancer, but most women don't need it every year.

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Learn more about how the virus spreads, symptoms, treatment, and how to prevent spreading it.

If an object is left inside the vagina too long or becomes stuck, it can cause symptoms over time. It can also lead to infection and damage nearby tissues.

If an object is left inside the vagina or becomes stuck, it can cause symptoms over time. If not removed, it can also lead to infection and damage nearby tissues.

A vaginal tear is a wound in the tissues of the vagina. Treatment depends on how severe the tear is.

Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection caused by an imbalance between good and bad bacteria in the vagina.

A yeast infection is a vaginal infection caused by a type of yeast called Candida.

Vaginitis in an inflammation or infection of the vagina. It has many possible causes.

Trichomonas (or trichomoniasis) vaginal infection is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by a parasite.