Bleeding issues for women is often a complicated topic. Each patient requires a thorough inquiry into their bleeding to allow for the best resolution for each issue. Bleeding that is changing or in any way abnormal should be evaluated by a health care provider.

If you are experiencing heavy periods, you may be a candidate for an in-office procedure that can significantly lighten your flow. Please explore: www.americanmedicalsystems.com/womens_her_option.aspx

 
The Women’s Center takes a new approach to incontinence evaluating rest, nutrition, food irritants, exercise, medications, etc.  The assesment also includes a pelvic floor anatomy evaluation and can include conservative and surgical treatment plans. For more information, please visit the Educational Resouces found under Patient Resouces and explore the incontinence resources.

A large portion of our patients are in the peri-menopausal and menopausal phase of their lives. The Women’s Center approaches these issues using evaluation of rest, nutrition and exercise as well as pertinent laboratory or other studies. Therapy is also varied using counseling, various medications including hormones, lifestyle counseling, nutritional supplements, etc. Care is individualized to the patient.

An informative site:
North American Menopause Society/Consumers

The American College of Ob/Gyn has new recommendations for when young women should undergo their first gynecology visit.

For a young woman with no issues or problems and who has never been sexually active, a first exam is appropriate at 21 years of age.

In a young woman with issues or who is considering sexual activity, anytime is appropriate. We prefer to see young women before they become sexually active for counseling and contraception if appropriate.

If sexually active, annual exams are appropriate.

We strive to make the office a comfortable environment for all our patients; we especially seek to make a young woman’s first visit to the gynecologist as relaxing as possible. We explain what we do before the actual exam. We give the young woman a sense of control.

The Women’s Center is designed to specialize in the most advanced gynecologic procedures. As our standard of care, we try all conservative methods of treatment before surgery is considered. If surgery is the best option for you, the most conservative method of surgery is chosen.

For example, heavy bleeding may not require hysterectomy as it has in the past. Hormonal manipulation and/or a procedure called an endometrial ablation may resolve symptoms, thus avoiding a hysterectomy.

Incontinence is becoming an ever increasing concern as our population ages. The Women’s Center provides the most up to date and least invasive treatments in the area of bladder concerns.

There is a plethora of contraceptive methods available today. Most women are not aware of all choices available to them. Below is a general list of contraception choices with references to links for additional information.

Sometimes methods of contraception can also assist with other symptoms you may be experiencing. We can evaluate you for the most appropriate method for your individual health needs.

Hormonal methods:
-oral contraceptive pills
-contraceptive patches
-contraceptive ring
-Mirena intrauterine device

Non-Hormonal methods:
-abstinence
-condoms with foam
-female condoms
-intrauterine device (IUD)
-cervical caps

Permanent methods:
-Vasectomy (We are happy to refer your to urologists in this community to perform this procedure)
-Laparoscopic tubal ligation
-Essure intrafallopian tube occlusion devices (no abdominal incisions)

At The Women’s Center, we begin with an extensive patient information form that invites you to explore many aspects of your health care. We inquire about your work environment, bladder issues, osteoporosis, family risk factors, as well as general health information regarding rest, nutrition, exercise, and age appropriate health questions.

We invite you to download this form from the office information section so that you can complete it at your leisure prior to your office visit.