Gynecology and Women’s Health Resources

Below you will find links to information about some of the common women’s health issues we address as physicians. These links will cover a range of subjects and provide general information you may be interested in.

• Birth Control
• Emergency Contraception
• Hormonal Contraception -- Injections, Implants, Rings, and Patches
• The Intrauterine Device (IUD)
• Sterilization by Laparoscopy
• Menstruation -- Especially for Teens
• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
• Cancer of the Cervix
• Cancer of the Ovary
• Cancer of the Uterus
• Detecting and Treating Breast Problems
• Dysmenorrhea
• Endometriosis
• Evaluating Infertility
• Fibrocystic Breast Changes
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
• Ovarian Cysts
• Pain During Intercourse
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• Pelvic Pain
• Pelvic Support Problems
• Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Preparing for Surgery
• Treating Infertility
• Understanding Abnormal Pap Test Results
• Urinary Incontinence
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Uterine Fibroids
• Vaginitis
• Colposcopy
• Dilation and Curettage (D & C)
• Endometrial Ablation
• Hysterectomy
• Hysterosalpingography
• Hysteroscopy
• Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
• Laparoscopy
• Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
• Surgery for Urinary Incontinence
• Mammography
• The Pap Test
• Ultrasound Exams
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• Alcohol and Women
• Breast Self-Exam
• Depression
• Diabetes and Women
• Domestic Violence
• Exercise and Fitness
• Healthy Eating
• Herbal Products for Menopause
• HIV and Women
• Hormone Therapy
• Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
• It's Time to Quit Smoking
• Keeping Your Heart Healthy
• Managing High Blood Pressure
• The Menopause Years
• Midlife Transitions: A Guide to Approaching Menopause
• Osteoporosis
• Reducing Your Risk of Cancer
• Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit

Recommended Websites

• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
• Virtual Body
• The National Women's Health Information Center
• American Diabetes Association
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration