Common Gyn Problems

Each of the categories below is linked to the specific page on the selected topic from UpToDate.com (an online medical information database) or the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG).  Please remember that this information is not meant to diagnose any specific problem; we ask that you contact our office if you are experiencing symptoms. Please also visit our comprehensive list of online health links.  

• Abnormal uterine bleeding: UpToDate.com  •  ACOG.com
• Breast lump & common breast problems: UpToDate.com  
• Chlamydia: UpToDate.com   •  ACOG.com
• Condyloma: UpToDate.com
• Decreased libido (decreased sex drive) & sexual health: UpToDate.com   •  ACOG.com
• Dysmenorrhea (painful periods):  UpToDate.com   •   ACOG.com
• Dyspareunia (painful intercourse): ACOG.com
• Endometriosis: UpToDate.com   •  ACOG.com
• Fibroids: UpToDate.com   •   ACOG.com
• Gonorrhea: UpToDate.com • ACOG.com
• Herpes (see HSV below)
• HIV & HIV testing: UpToDate.com • ACOG.com
• HPV (human papilloma virus) & HPV vaccine: UpToDate.com • ACOG.com.  Please also visit our page dedicated to cervical cancer screening.   
• HSV (herpes simplex virus, genital): UpToDate.com • ACOG.com • CDC •  https://westoverheights.com/herpes/the-updated-herpes-handbook/ 
• Incontinence:  Please visit our comprehensive section related to incontinence and the treatment options available in our practice. You can also reference UpToDate.com • ACOG.com. 
• Infertility: UpToDate.com • ACOG.com (evaluating infertility)  •  ACOG.com (treating infertility)
• Interstitial cystitis: Visit our I.C. & vulvadynia page.  You can also refer to UpToDate.com.   
• Lichen sclerosus: UpToDate.com  •  ACOG.com
• Mastitis (lactational): UpToDate.com
• Menorrhagia (heavy periods): UpToDate.com.  •  ACOG.com   Treatment can range from non-surgical approaches to minimally invasive surgery (including cryoablation therapy performed in our office). 
• Osteoporosis: UpToDate.com • ACOG.com  •  Calcium Rich Foods
• Ovarian cysts: UpToDate.com • ACOG.com
• Pelvic pain: UpToDate.com  •  ACOG.com
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): UpToDate.com • ACOG.com
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): UpToDate.com • ACOG.com
• Prolapse: Visit our comprehensive page on pelvic organ prolapse.  You can also visit ACOG.com
• Urinary tract infection: UpToDate.com • ACOG.com
• Vaginitis: ACOG.com
• Vulvadynia: Visit our I.C & vulvadynia page.  You can also refer to ACOG.com
• Yeast infections: UpToDate.com  •  ACOG.com