Office Gynecology Procedures
At Dekalb Women’s Specialists, we want to make getting the women’s healthcare you need easy and convenient.
That’s why we offer our patients the convenience and ease of having certain advanced OB-GYN procedures – like a colposcopy, endometrial ablation, hysteroscopy, or loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) – done right here in our offices. There is no need to travel to another location or bother with the hassle of additional scheduling.
Additional in-house procedures we offer include:
- Birth control placement/removal, such as IUDs or Nexplanon
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
- Ultrasound imaging
Gyn Procedures in Office Near Atlanta, GA
Our team typically performs the below in-office, minimally invasive procedures without you needing anything more than a local anesthetic and perhaps a mild sedative. Many of our in-office procedures are often safe and fast alternatives to having surgery and are considerably less costly, as well.
Colposcopy
If you’ve had one or more abnormal Pap smear results, your OB-GYN may recommend a colposcopy. It involves the use of lighted, magnified view of your vulva, vagina, or cervix using an instrument called a colposcope. This procedure allows for a more detailed assessment to identify cancerous cells, genital warts, or polyps in these areas.
Endometrial Ablation
Endometrial ablation is a method of removing the lining of your uterus. You might need to undergo endometrial ablation if you're experiencing abnormal bleeding or heavy menstrual periods. You may be a candidate for this procedure if hormonal birth control has not sufficiently treated your symptoms, and you aren't considering pregnancy in the future.
During this procedure, your provider will gently insert a thin wand and a mesh array into your uterus. The mesh molds to the walls of your uterus, and the wand transmits radiofrequency energy for about 90 seconds. Over the next 7-10 days, your uterine lining sheds, much like a period.
Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy is a procedure that enables your provider to look inside your uterus. A hysteroscope is a slender device, rather like a telescope, that your provider inserts through your vagina and cervix.
A hysteroscopy can help to:
- Diagnose or treat abnormal bleeding
- Diagnose the cause of frequent miscarriages
- Locate an intrauterine device (IUD)
- Remove adhesions caused by infection or previous surgeries
- Perform sterilization procedures
Hysteroscopy is safe and minimally invasive, but you shouldn't undergo this procedure if you're pregnant.
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
This is done to remove targeted tissue from the vagina and cervix. It may be recommended after one or more abnormal Pap smear results. During this procedure, a thin wire loop is heated with an electrical current and used to cut suspicious tissue for biopsy.
To find out more about the in-office procedures offered at Dekalb Women's Specialists, call us at (404) 508-2000 or request your appointment now. We look forward to serving your OB-GYN needs at one of our three convenient locations in Decatur, Stonecrest, and Stone Mountain, Georgia.
