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• Colposcopy

  A colposcopy is indicated in the setting of an abnormal pap smear.  If your pap smear showedatypical cells of undetermined significance(ASCUS) with the presence of human papilloma virus, low grade squamous intraepithelial neoplasia (LSIL), or high grade squamous intraepithelial neoplasia you will be scheduled for a colposcopic examination.  A colposcope is used to enlarge the cervix, and vaginal skin and labia if needed, so that your provider can better visualize potentially abnormal areas.  A special solution called acetic acid is applied to the cervix which assists in visualizing areas of concern.  If an area is identified, a biopsy will be taken to send to a pathologist for more accurate diagnosis.  The goal of the procedure is to obtain a tissue sample if abnormal areas are identified because the tissue will aid the pathologist to make a more accurate diagnosis of the type of abnormal cells that exist than a pap smear alone.

• Labial Reduction

  Labial hypertrophy is a condition that results in labia majora or labia minora that are enlarged. The size of both labia may be reduced to relieve discomfort with walking, sport activity, sitting or intercourse. The procedure is performed in the operating room under anesthesia. Post-operative care and vaginal hygiene is key to prevent infection. The biggest risk to the procedure is suture (stitches) breakdown, infection, and scarring.

• Laparoscopic Excision of Adhesions

  If you have history of chronic abdominal orpelvic 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 Adhesions.

• Essure Tubal Sterilization

  Essure is a form of permanent birth control.  It is a desired birth control method for women who no longer want children and prefer permanent contraception.  The procedure is non-reversible and should be heavily considered prior to undergoing surgical therapy.  This procedure may be performed in the office or In the operating room.  A hysteroscope is used to visualize the openings of the fallopian tubes.  The scope is place inside the cervix and into the uterine cavity.  Coils are placed in the fallopian tubes.  The coils  cause scarring and therefore blockage of the tubes leading to permanent contraception.  No abdominal, vaginal or any form of surgical scar is required.    A back up method of contraception is required until the coils completely block the insides of the fallopian tubes.  Typically, this process takes approximately 3 months.  This procedure has many advantages over the traditional laparoscopic tubal ligation which requires general anesthesia, abdominal incisions, longer recovery and more pain.