- Michael J. Eisenberg, MD
- Erwin G. Szela, Jr., MD
- Papa Win De la Cruz, MD
- Anita Iyer, MD
- Elizabeth Mlynarczyk, MD
- Amy Kleinklaus-Lee, DO
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Read MoreMany women going through menopause suffer from a wide range of symptoms including irregular bleeding, hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, fatigue, depression and more. There are several treatment options available to help relieve these symptoms, and our doctors can work with you to help you decide which option is best for you.
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treat conditions affecting the female reproductive organs.
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Office Procedures
Our state-of-the-art facilities offer in-office procedures that may have been recommended for you. Following are some explanations of three of the most common ones.
Colposcopy
A colposcopy is scheduled when the results of a Pap test show abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. Colposcopy is a way of looking at the cervix through a special magnifying device called a colposcope, which shines a light into the vagina and onto the cervix. The magnified view provides more information about the abnormal cells and allows the doctor to investigate problems that cannot be seen by the naked eye. If an abnormal area is seen, a small biopsy may be taken.
Colposcopy can also be used to evaluate other problems such as inflammation or polyps on the cervix, as well as pain or bleeding with sexual intercourse.
The procedure is best done when a woman is not on her period. For at least 24 hours prior to the test, one should not:
- Douche
- Use tampons
- Use vaginal medications
- Have sex
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
Cells on the cervix grow and shed all the time. Sometimes, usually due to HPV infection, these cells become abnormal. This is known as dysplasia. In its milder form, this may resolve on its own, but if it is severe or does not go away, it may lead to cancer of the cervix. Smoking and exposure to sexually transmitted disease (STDs) also increases one’s risk of developing cervical cancer.
LEEP is a simple and effective way to treat cervical dysplasia. LEEP uses a thin wire loop which acts as a scalpel. An electric current is passed through this loop and removes a very thin layer of the abnormal surface cells. New, healthy cells grow back and replace the dysplastic cells. After this treatment, close and more frequent monitoring with Pap smears is necessary to ensure no recurrence.
Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy is an in-office diagnostic procedure used to look inside the uterus. The most common indication for hysteroscopy is to find the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. Abnormal bleeding can mean that a woman’s periods are heavier or longer than usual or that bleeding between periods is occurring. If bleeding or spotting is noted after menopause, hysteroscopy is also warranted. The most common findings include polyps or uterine fibroids.
It is performed utilizing a hysteroscope, which is a thin, lighted, telescope-like device. With local anesthesia, this instrument is inserted through the vagina and into the cavity of the uterus. The hysteroscope transmits the image of your uterus onto a screen, allowing the physician a better view for diagnosis.
Other uses for hysteroscopy include:
- Diagnosing the cause of repeated miscarriages.
- Locating an intrauterine device (IUD)
- Performing sterilization as a permanent method of birth control.
