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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Women have unique health issues that require special attention and expertise. During every phase of life – from adolescence through pregnancy and menopause – all women should have access to personalized care and treatment from providers who listen to their needs.

At Waterbury HEALTH, we are dedicated to helping women achieve well-being and balance throughout the lifespan. We offer comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) services that range from well-woman visits and preventative screenings to treatment for complex gynecological concerns and issues related to fertility, pregnancy, and birth.

Our expert team consists of board-certified physicians and surgeons, mammography technicians, and an ultrasonograher. All our providers have state-of-the-art medical technology – such as advanced robotic surgery systems and imaging equipment – at their fingertips.

In addition, our OB/GYN department is fully accredited by two prestigious medical imaging organizations. The Mammography Accreditation Program from the American College of Radiology (ACR) recognizes our commitment to providing the safest and best quality mammography care possible. Accreditation by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) means that our practice meets or exceeds nationally recognized standards in the performance and interpretation of diagnostic ultrasound exams.

The services we offer to our OB/GYN patients at Waterbury HEALTH include:

Complete Women’s Health

Well-woman exams and preventative care: yearly physicals, Pap smears, sexual transmitted infection testing, vaccinations, cancer screenings
Comprehensive health screenings: cholesterol test, questions about diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits
Treatment of gynecologic infections and inflammations: yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, vulvitis, cervicitis
Family planning
Birth control and contraceptives
Breast exams and mammography
Treatment of severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Fertility

Basic fertility work-up
Ovulation induction: hormonal therapy to stimulate egg development and release
Diagnostic and operative laparoscopy: minimally invasive surgical procedure to diagnose infertility or treat a fertility problem

Obstetrics

Normal and high-risk pregnancy care
Ultrasound, AIUM certified
Fetal heartrate monitoring
Single-room maternity suites
Natural childbirth
Epidural anesthesia
Vaginal birth after C-section

Gynecology

The gynecologic experts at Waterbury HEALTH have the training and experience to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, from common to complex. Some of the more common conditions we treat include:

Menopause
Osteoporosis
Abnormal bleeding
Endometriosis
Pelvic pain
Abnormal Pap smears
Fibroid tumors
Urinary incontinence
Vaginal prolapse
Ovarian cysts

Our gynecologists are also experts in addressing noncancerous gynecologic conditions that require surgical intervention for treatment. Many of these procedures can be performed through a minimally invasive approach on an outpatient basis without major incisions. Minimally invasive procedures have been shown to improve patient outcomes while reducing pain, scarring, inconvenience, and medical costs.

The surgical procedures we offer our OB/GYN patients include:

Robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy: surgeon controls a robotic system that allows for more precision and smaller incisions
Vaginal hysterectomy: removal of the uterus through the vagina
Surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse, including newer minimally invasive techniques
Endometrial ablation: minimally invasive procedure to destroy lining of uterus and reduce menstrual flow, including an in-office technique called Her Option® Cryoablation Therapy

Imaging