Gynecological care for all stages of life
Our range of gynecological care includes preventive services, from annual gynecological exams to evaluating and treating various gynecological conditions. For people of reproductive age, we provide comprehensive pregnancy care, birth control options, and family planning services. Our patients have access to the newest prevention techniques, technologies, and treatments from our team of caring reproductive health professionals.
Preventive gynecological exams (annuals)
This preventive exam is typically done annually to ensure that your reproductive organs are healthy and allows your provider to find and treat any related health concerns before they turn into greater medical problems. If you have any questions or concerns before, during, or after your exam, we encourage you to speak candidly to your provider. While this checkup often doesn’t top most patients’ lists, it’s important that you disclose any questions or concerns you have with your provider to make sure you’re getting the best care possible.
Gynecological issues
Our doctors provide treatment for an array of gynecological issues, including:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding—This includes abnormal bleeding or spotting outside of your monthly menstrual cycle.
- Endometriosis—When endometrial tissue appears outside the uterus, this is known as endometriosis. People experience heavy or irregular menstruation, pain in the rectum, pelvis, vagina, lower abdomen or back, bloating, inability to have a bowel movement or constipation.
- Pelvic pain—If you’re experiencing pelvic pain, your provider will examine your symptoms and provide a diagnosis and treatment.
- Ovarian cysts—Ovarian cysts can cause pain in the pelvis, vagina, side, lower abdomen, back and can cause painful or irregular menstruation or spotting.
- Uterine fibroids—These noncancerous growths appear on the uterus, generally during reproductive years and cause pelvic pain and irregular periods.
- Vulvovaginal complaints—If you’re experiencing pain, discomfort or a yeast infection, there are treatment options available.
- Menopausal symptoms—Your provider can help you manage your menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, increased anxiety, or irritability.
- Abnormal pap smears—Should your pap smear be abnormal, we can conduct further diagnostic testing to find the treatment that’s right for your condition.
- Infertility—Many people face challenges when trying to grow their families. Comprehensive and supportive specialist care from our expert team ensures you receive the most up-to-date testing, diagnosis, and treatment on your fertility journey.
- Gender-affirming care—We use a trauma-informed approach to help all of our patients feel as comfortable as possible at our clinics. Gender-affirming services provided include routine gynecologic care, fertility care, pregnancy and postpartum care, hormone therapy, and gender-affirming surgery.
Complex Contraception & Family Planning
We offer the full range of family planning services to meet each of our patient’s individual needs. Our expert team is committed to providing compassionate, nonjudgmental care for all options.
Our complex family planning physicians have specialist training to help you select the right contraception for your health needs, personal values, and lifestyle. We provide comprehensive birth control consultation for all patients, including those with medical issues such as:
- Dissatisfaction or side-effects from previous contraceptive methods
- Transgender and gender nonconforming individuals
- Elevated BMI and/or bariatric surgery patients
- Pediatric patients or individual with developmental delays
- Teratogenic medications (i.e. Accutane, Lisinopril)
- Clotting or bleeding disorders
- History of/current cancer
- Cardiovascular disease
- Migraines
- Seizure disorders
- Transplantation or dialysis
- Spinal cord injuries
- Uterine anomalies
Services include:
- All birth control options available (hormonal and non-hormonal)
- IUD/Nexplanon insertion and removal (including complicated IUDs and deep Nexplanons)
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- Procedures with local anesthesia and minimal sedation
- Surgical sterilization consultation and scheduling
- Emergency contraception
- Nonjudgmental options counseling
- Miscarriage management
- Pregnancy termination
- Care coordination and grief support
- Clinician-to-clinician phone consult
We offer flexible scheduling at both locations. Call our dedicated family planning phone line at 716-668-1188 for more information or to make an appointment.
Obstetrical Services
Prenatal care
Prenatal care ensures a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby. If you think you may be pregnant or are interested in transferring to our practice, call our office right away to set up your first appointment. Your prenatal care plan will evolve with each trimester to ensure the health of you and your growing baby.
First Trimester (Weeks 1-13)
Typically, your appointments will occur once every 4 weeks during the first trimester. During your first appointments, your provider will determine your estimated due date, assess your overall health, check your blood type and measure your hemoglobin, and screen for potential fetal abnormalities. At about 9 to 12 weeks, you could potentially hear your baby’s heartbeat for the first time!
Second Trimester (Weeks 14-28)
During your second trimester, you’ll see your provider about once a month. Your baby’s growth will be tracked through manual exams (measuring your belly) and ultrasounds. During this trimester, the heartbeat will become more prominent and you’ll start to feel movement. Your provider will continue to monitor your weight and blood pressure and check for things like low iron levels and gestational diabetes. Various prenatal screening tests will be available to you, such as screenings for developmental or chromosomal abnormalities. Your doctor may order more diagnostic testing if you or your baby are at increased risk.
Third Trimester (Weeks 29-40)
In the third trimester, you will have more frequent prenatal visits. Your provider will check your baby’s position and size to ensure they are growing normally. As your due date approaches, your provider will complete remaining screenings and offer education on your birth options.
For high risk pregnancies, our team of maternal fetal medicine specialists will provide a multi-disciplinary personalized care plan that’s right for both you and your baby.
During your prenatal visits, your doctor will talk to you about healthy habits such as nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle factors that affect your health and your baby’s. Your provider will answer any and all questions you have about your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
No matter what stage of life you’re in, gynecological health is important for your overall well-being. We’re here for you for every stage and for every question. To make an appointment or if you have questions, call us at 716-636-8284.
