Obstetrics & Gynecology

Gynecology Tests and Procedures:

Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is a procedure used to take out a small sample of the amniotic fluid for testing.

Bone Densitometry

A bone density test is used to measure the bone mineral content and density. It may be done using X-rays, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA), or a special CT scan that uses computer software to determine bone density of the hip or spine.

Breast Biopsy

A breast biopsy is a small piece of breast tissue that is removed and checked in a lab. This is done to see if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.

Breast Scan

A breast scan is an imaging test to look at your breasts. It is used when a mammogram has not given your health care provider enough information.

Breast Ultrasound

Breast ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at your breasts. It can help your healthcare provider find breast problems. It also lets your provider see how well blood is flowing to areas in your breasts. This test is often used along with mammography.

Cervical Biopsy

A cervical biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue from the cervix to test for abnormal or precancerous conditions, or cervical cancer.

Cesarean Section (CS)

Cesarean section or C-section is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother’s abdomen and uterus.

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

This prenatal test involves taking a sample of tissue from the placenta to test for chromosomal abnormalities and certain other genetic problems.

Colposcopy

Your healthcare provider uses colposcopy to view the opening to the uterus, called the cervix, and the vagina. It uses an instrument with a magnifying lens and a light, called a colposcope.

Cystoscopy for Women

Cystoscopy is a procedure that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. Cystoscopy can help find problems with the urinary tract. This may include early signs of cancer, infection, narrowing, blockage, or bleeding.

Dilation and Curettage (D and C)

Dilation and curettage or D&C is surgery to remove abnormal tissues in the uterus.

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove a thin layer of tissue (endometrium) that lines the uterus. It is done to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding. But it is only done on women who do not plan to have any children in the future.

Endometrial Biopsy

An endometrial biopsy is a procedure to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium.

Episiotomy

An episiotomy is an incision through the area between your vaginal opening and your anus. This area is called the perineum. This procedure is done to make your vaginal opening larger for childbirth.

Fetal Heart Monitoring

Fetal heart rate monitoring measures the heart rate and rhythm of your baby (fetus). This lets your healthcare provider see how your baby is doing.

Fetal Ultrasound

Fetal ultrasound is a test used during pregnancy to create an image of the baby in the mother’s womb (uterus).

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, he or she may remove other parts of the reproductive system.

Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is the exam of the inside of the cervix and uterus using a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope. Your healthcare provider inserts the device through the vagina.

Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy uses a thin lighted tube that has a video camera. The tube is called a laparoscope. It is put into a tiny cut or incision in your belly. The video camera images can be seen on a computer screen.

Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a wire loop heated by electric current to remove cells and tissue in a woman’s lower genital tract. It is used as part of the diagnosis and treatment for abnormal or cancerous conditions.

Breast-Conserving Surgery

Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is sometimes called a lumpectomy or a partial mastectomy. It may be done as part of a treatment plan for breast cancer. With BCS, only the part of the breast that has cancer is removed.

Mammogram Procedure

A mammogram is way to look at your breast using X-rays. It is used to find and diagnose breast disease in women. Your healthcare provider may order a mammogram if you have a breast problem such as a lump, pain, or discharge from a nipple. Your provider may also order one as a screening test. The test can look for breast cancers, benign tumors, and cysts before they can be felt.

Management of Ruptured Ovarian Cyst

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on or inside an ovary. Sometimes the cyst can break open (rupture).

Mastectomy

A mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast. It is part of treatment for breast cancer. Here’s what you need to know about this procedure.

Pap Test (PAL-SMEAR)

For a Pap test, your healthcare provider will collect and examine cells from your cervix. The cervix is the opening to the uterus. He or she will do this test to screen for cervical cancer and other problems.

Pelvic Ultrasound

A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area. Ultrasound uses a device called a transducer to send out sound waves that are too high to be heard. The transducer sends the sound waves through your skin and other body tissues to the organs and structures within. The sound waves bounce off the organs like an echo and return to the transducer. The transducer picks up the reflected waves. These are changed into a picture of the organs.

Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy allows the surgeon to perform the procedure via a computer using laparoscopic tools to remove the uterus.

Myomectomy

Myomectomy is a type of surgery. It is done to remove growths in a woman’s uterus called fibroids.

Sacrocolpopexy

Sacrocolpopexy is a type of surgery. It is done to repair pelvic organ prolapse. The surgery is done with special tools.

Sonohysterography

Sonohysterography is a procedure to look at the inside of the uterus. It’s a safe, painless test that uses sound waves and a computer to create images. It does not use radiation.

Tubal Ligation

Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control in which a woman’s fallopian tubes are tied or blocked. This keeps the egg and sperm from connecting and so prevents pregnancy.

Uterine Artery Embolization

Uterine artery embolization is a procedure to get rid of noncancerous tumors in the uterus (uterine fibroids). It does not use major surgery, so you may recover faster. You also may not need to stay in the hospital.