Gynecology

Receive personalized, compassionate women’s health care from expert VHC Health physicians. You’ll find a wide range of specialized services.

Complete Women's Health Care

Trust us for all the gynecologic care you need, from annual exams, contraception and pregnancy planning to mid-life and menopause care. If you need specialized treatment and intervention, we have the experience and expertise to support you through complex conditions.

Partner with our gynecologists, obstetricians and care team for a spectrum of services that address the full lifespan of women’s health:

Annual exams and Pap testing
Adolescent and Teenager friendly health services
Birth control management, including sterilization options
Treatment of complex menstrual and uterine concerns such as endometriosis, fibroid
Management of menopause symptoms

Postpartum care
Family planning services
Preconception and fertility care
Sexual health services, including testing and counseling
LGBTQ+ Care

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Surgical Options for Gynecologic Care

When the option for surgery is considered for your gynecologic condition, feel confident a VHC gynecologic surgeon will be by your side very step of the way.

Our team of skilled OB/GYN surgeons can help treat many gynecological conditions through surgery when non-surgical options have not provided you the relief you need:

Heavy periods or bleeding
Infertility
Pelvic organ prolapse
Uterine fibroids
Endometriosis
Gynecologic cancers

The Area’s Best Experts in Surgical Procedures for Women’s Health

Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures for complex gynecologic and uroynecologic conditions will be used whenever possible.

Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery

Empower yourself with advanced care that prioritizes your health and recovery. Schedule a consultation today to begin your road to a healthier life.

Urogynecology

Choose VHC Health’s urogynecology team for compassionate, expert pelvic floor disorder care to find relief from your symptoms. You’ll receive comprehensive, coordinated care that fits your unique needs.

Complex Gynecological Surgical Procedures

Your OB/GYN will explore and discuss conservative treatments first, but depending on your condition and individualized treatment plan, a hysterectomy may be the best option for care. This surgical technique involves surgically removing the uterus either through minimally invasive techniques or through a larger abdominal incision. Sometimes the cervix will be removed as well, depending on the condition. Your provider will discuss which surgical options will work best for your treatment plan.

Different Types of Hysterectomies:

Abdominal hysterectomy (open, traditional approach) – Removes the uterus and cervix through an abdominal incision 4 to 6 inches long while you’re under general anesthesia (makes you sleep) or regional anesthesia (numbs your lower body). This approach requires a hospital stay of three to six days and a recovery period of up to six weeks. Your doctor may recommend this approach if you have:
- Large fibroids that do not respond to drug therapy or would be difficult to remove vaginally or laparoscopically
- Severe endometriosis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
Vaginal hysterectomy – Removes the uterus and cervix through an incision deep in the vagina under general or regional anesthesia to treat uterine-vaginal prolapse and early cervical or uterine cancer. Vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive technique offering less visible scarring, a shorter hospital stay of one to three days and less recovery time (four weeks) than an abdominal hysterectomy.
Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (minimally invasive) – Removes the uterus and cervix using small abdominal and vaginal incisions, a laparoscope (a thin, lighted telescope) and a tiny camera. Your hospital stay and recovery time are like a vaginal hysterectomy.
Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (robotic-assisted) – Removes the uterus by inserting a laparoscope and small surgical instruments through tiny navel and abdomen incisions. Your surgeon separates the uterus from the cervix and removes it through one incision.

What is an Annual Gynecological Exam?

Maintain good reproductive and sexual health with yearly exams. These exams can detect health problems early while also identifying risk factors for problems that could develop in the future. Your annual exam may include:

Detailed medical history discussion to help identify risk factors
Detailed medical history discussion to help identify risk factors
General physical exam
Breast and pelvic exams to check for abnormalities
STD screenings
Vaccinations for common diseases such as hepatitis and human papillomavirus (HPV)

Pap Test

A Pap test, or Pap smear, screens for precancerous cells in the cervix. The test takes a sample of cells from the opening of the cervix, usually during a routine pelvic exam. The cells are analyzed for abnormalities. We recommend all women over 21 have routine Pap smears every three to five years, depending on age and risk factors.

Abnormal Pap Test

If you have an abnormal Pap test, your doctor may recommend:

Colposcopy – Examines the cervix with a special magnifying light and takes a small sample of the tissue to evaluate for cancer cells
LEEP (loop electrosurgical excisional procedure) – Uses a small wire to remove abnormal cells from the cervix

Learn more about Birth Control & Family Planning Options

Prevent pregnancy with safe, effective forms of contraception. We’ll help you understand the pros and cons of different types of birth control, including non-prescription options. Work with our team to make an informed decision about the best method of birth control for you. We offer:

Birth control pills
Depo-Provera® shot
Emergency contraception
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) – copper (non-hormonal) or progesterone
Nexplanon® implant
NuvaRing® vaginal ring
Ortho Evra transdermal patch

If you want birth control that does not use hormones, we can advise which type might work best for your body.

Female Sterilization

Female sterilization is one of the most effective forms of birth control. It’s over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. If you and your doctor decide it’s your best option, you’ll have a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedure at VHC Health.

During the procedure, your doctor may burn or remove a portion of the fallopian tubes or take the entire tubes out. This method helps decrease the risk of ovarian cancer.

Your doctor can perform the sterilization procedure right after a C-section delivery or as a separate outpatient procedure. If you have a separate procedure, you will go home the same day as your surgery. You can usually resume regular activities in less than two weeks.

Looking for an OB/GYN that fits your unique needs?

Our OB/GYNs care for women to support their health needs through all phases of adolescence and adulthood. Our providers support all aspects of women's health including menstrual conditions, family planning, menopause and more. Get to know a few of our providers by watching their introductory videos.