Vestibulitis often is the cause for women who have chronic vaginal pain.  It is an inflammatory condition affecting the glands and skin just around the opening of the vagina.  Pain may be present all of the time, just with sitting, or during intercourse.  Some women with vestibulitis often complain of a constant vaginal burning and… Read More

Chronic pelvic pain often occurs not just due to uterine or ovarian causes, but because of muscle spasms and disorders of the pelvic floor and the nerves that supply them. A careful gynecologic exam from an experienced provider will be able to identify disorders of the pelvic nerves and muscles which may cause pain and… Read More

A hysteroscopy is a procedure performed to visualize inside the uterus. The procedure is typically performed to identify causes for abnormal uterine bleeding and irregular periods such as the growth of fibroid tumors or uterine polyps. We can perform this procedure in our office as well as in the operating room. When performing the procedure… Read More

If you have history of chronic abdominal or pelvic pain and history of prior surgery, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis) you may have scarring (adhesions) inside your abdomen. After reviewing your medical history and performing an exam you may be advised to have a Laparoscopic Excision of… Read More

Endometriosis is a condition that describes the growth of glandular tissue that usually is found inside the uterus, located outside the uterus and within the abdomen such as on the fallopian tubes, ovaries, intestines, bladder, or on the surgery and biopsies. This condition can cause infertility, pelvic pain, severe pain with periods, pain with intercourse,… Read More

An Oophorectomy describes the gynecologic procedure performed to remove one or both (bilateral oophorectomy) ovaries. Most women confuse oophorectomy with hysterectomy (removal of uterus and cervix). Removal of the ovaries is a separate procedure. The ovaries are an important source of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone for many years until after menopause. For individuals with suspicious… Read More

Myomectomy is the term used to describe a surgical procedure which is performed to remove fibroid tumors. Fibroids are usually non-cancerous smooth muscle tumors that can grow from within the wall or the lining of the uterus, or into or on the cervix. Fibroid tumors can cause heavy bleeding during your menstrual cycle, irregular bleeding,… Read More

Hysterectomy is the term used to describe a gynecologic surgical procedure which is performed to remove the uterus and cervix. Indications for Hysterectomy Why would you need a hysterectomy? If you are experiencing one of the following conditions: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Fibroids Chronic pelvic pain Endometriosis Cancer or Precancerous Conditions Prolapse There are two types… Read More