Gynecology Testing & Treatments

From menstrual periods to postmenopausal issues, Palm Beach Health Network is here for you every step of your journey. Our dedicated and experienced gynecologists, with our advanced technology and equipment, aim to provide excellent care across Palm Beach.

Gynecology Testing

Visiting a gynecologist regularly is essential to maintaining a healthy gynecologic lifestyle and can also minimize health risks in the future. Having an annual exam provides an overall perspective about your gynecologic health which can help give you control of your health. Your annual exam focuses on preventive procedures such as a full check-up, immunizations (e.g., vaccines), counseling (e.g., depression, relationship violence) and gynecological screenings.

Many gynecologic disorders do not have symptoms unless already in an advanced stage, so we highly recommend having a gynecological screening annually.

When the screening indicates abnormalities, our gynecologists across Palm Beach may ask for additional tests to confirm a diagnosis. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, treatment may include medications or your gynecologist may suggest one or a combination of the following treatment procedures:

• Cryosurgery - Cryosurgery is the use of extreme cold in order to destroy diseased tissue. This procedure can be performed at a doctor's office or an operating room, depending on the reason for having the procedure.
• Dilation and Curettage (D&C) - This is a surgical procedure usually performed after a miscarriage. Dilation means to open up the cervix, and curettage means to remove the contents of the uterus.
• Hysterectomy - Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus and may also involve the removal of the cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes.
• Loop Electrical Excision Procedure (LEEP) Procedure - This procedure uses a heated wire loop in order to remove cells and tissue. The LEEP procedure can be used as part of treatment or to help make a diagnosis of cancerous or abnormal cells and tissue.
  • Myomectomy - This procedure helps remove uterine fibroids and can be done in three ways:
  • Abdominal myomectomy – removal of uterine fibroids through an incision in the abdomen.
  • Laparoscopic myomectomy – removal of uterine fibroids through several small incisions. This can be done robotically, which is less invasive.
• Hysteroscopic myomectomy – uses a hysteroscope inserted through the vagina to remove uterine fibroids.
• Robotic Gynecological Surgery - Minimally invasive, robotic-assisted gynecological surgery is done through very small incisions. This may help you recover faster and have a shorter hospital stay. Robotic surgery can be used to effectively treat the following conditions:
  • Cervical and uterine cancer
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Endometriosis
  • Uterine prolapse
  • Menorrhagia or excessive bleeding

Gynecology diseases and gynecological infections treatments may vary from patient to patient. These gynecological disorders treatment may be done both inpatient and outpatient. Please consult our experienced gynecologists at Palm Beach Health Network for a customized treatment plan.