Gynaecology
Gynaecology or gynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system. Outside medicine, the term means "the science of women". Its counterpart is andrology, which deals with medical issues specific to the male reproductive system.
Gynaecology procedures
Sometimes further evaluation of a GYN issue is necessary, so your doctor may recommend that you have a procedure or surgery. The following are common GYN procedures and surgeries our physicians perform:
- Adhesiolysis - This is also called lysis of adhesions. Cutting of adhesions (scar tissue).
- Cervical (Cone) Biopsy
- Colporrhaphy - Surgical repair of the vaginal wall. It is used to repair enteroceles (hernias).
- Colposcopy
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial or Uterine Biopsy
- Fluid-Contrast Ultrasound (FCUS)
- Hysterectomy