Gynecology is a subspecialty of medicine that encompasses almost all aspects of women’s health. Gynecologists are literally “women’s healthcare physicians,”specially trained to understand the unique anatomy and physiology of the female pelvis and reproductive organs. For many women, the gynecologist is also a primary care provider uniquely trained to provide individualized care for women in all stages of life.
HPV and Cervical Cancer Screening
Our services for preventing cervical cancer include pap smear screening, colposcopy with biopsy of the cervix, and LEEP (loop electrosurgical prodedure). Counseling on long term management of HPV (human papilloma virus) infection of the cervix is a critical component of screening and treatment.
Contraception and Family Planning
We offer Paragard, Skyla, and Mirena IUD placement, Nexplanon insertion and removal, and the full spectrum of family planning options, including management of unplanned pregnancy. More information regarding options for pregnancy termination can be found at chelseasfund.org.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Options include hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, vaginal hysterectomy, total laparoscopic hysterectomy, and laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. These are techniques utilized to manage various gynecologic issues when medical and alternative methods fail. Some of the problems we can manage via minimally invasive surgical techniques include ovarian cysts, pelvic pain, fibroid tumors, endometriosis, and heavy menstrual bleeding.
Urinary Incontinence
Our services include both medical and surgical management of urinary incontinence, including in-office assessment and bladder sling procedures.
Pelvic Relaxation and Prolapse
We offer both surgical and non-surgical management options, including pessary fitting and surgical repair of prolapse.
Gynecologic Ultrasound
Our services include transvaginal ultrasound and sonohysterogram to evaluate the uterus, uterine lining, and ovaries. These are important assessment tools for the evaluation of pelvic pain, ovarian cysts, possible cancer, and other abnormalities of the reproductive organs.
We perform ultrasound on-site in our Jackson office and provide on the spot consultation during the same visit for your convenience!
Fibroids
Our services include minimally invasive options, and medical management. We offer the latest management of this common and often distressing issue, including new medication options and outpatient hysteroscopic resection.
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
We offer comprehensive assessment options, including on-site ultrasound, sonohysterogram, endometrial biopsy, and minimally invasive procedures such as the Novasure endometrial ablation and the Myosure hysteroscopic resection technique.
Breast Disease
We offer screening for benign and malignant conditions of the breast, fine needle aspiration of breast cysts, coordination of breast imaging, and followup management.
Miscarriage
We provide the latest in evaluation and counseling for early pregnancy loss and recurrent pregnancy loss, including expert hormonal workup, imaging of the reproductive organs, genetic testing, and planning for future pregnancy.
Infertility
We offer comprehensive infertility evaluation and treatment, excluding in-vitro fertilization. This includes hormone testing for ovarian reserve, verification of ovulation, management of ovulation induction medications, ultrasound, sonohysterogram, and intrauterine insemination.
Patients interested in IVF (in-vitro fertilization) can take advantage of low cost consultation with visiting IVF providers in our Jackson location! We will work with your IVF provider by performing necessary bloodwork and ultrasound during IVF cycles so you can minimize travel time.
Vulvovaginal Disease
We offer comprehensive assessment of abnormal vaginal discharge, vulvar pain, painful intercourse, lesions in the vulva, recurrent vaginitis, VIN (vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia), genital wart removal, and STD screening.
Menopausal Medicine
Our approach integrates every facet of the unique issues facing menopausal woman, including abnormal uterine bleeding, painful intercourse, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and osteoporosis. We can work work with you on alternative methods of managing symptoms as well as provide guidance on traditional hormone replacement.
Sterilization
Options for female sterilization include laparoscopic tubal ligation, the Essure hysteroscopic tubal ligation, postpartum tubal ligation via an open incision after delivery, and tubal ligation at the time of Cesarean section.
Reproductive Endocrine
We offer evaluation and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome, irregular cycles, thyroid abnormalities, and anovulation.
Gynecologic Oncology Follow Up
For patients who have been diagnosed and treated for cancers of the uterus, cervix, vulva, and ovaries, we work with your oncology team to provide long term follow up care. This helps you to avoid unnecessary travel!