What Issues Does a Gynecologist Address?

A gynecologist deals with issues that have to do with the health of a woman’s reproductive organs. These include the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, as well as the bladder. Issues commonly addressed include:

Pregnancy and childbirth

Menstruation and fertility issues

Hormone disorders

Fibroids and cysts

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Urinary tract infection (UTI)





The team at West Coast Obstetrics & Gynecology provide both preventive care and management of gynecological issues. All the OB/GYNs on staff are also able to provide superior surgical care should you need it.

What is Involved in Preventive Gynecological Care?

The OB/GYNs at West Coast Obstetrics & Gynecology recommend an annual wellness visit for all women, regardless of age. At this visit, the doctor performs a thorough pelvic exam and may also do a Pap smear to test for cellular irregularities that may suggest cervical cancer.

If you’re sexually active, the doctors may also screen you for sexually transmitted diseases. An annual exam is also a time to address any concerns you may have about your sexual habits, periods, family plans, or bothersome symptoms.

Preventive care should begin in a woman’s teens and continue through menopause and beyond. Your gynecological needs change over time, but your need for proper preventive care does not.

What Types of Gynecological Surgery is Offered?

At West Coast Obstetrics & Gynecology, the entire team of doctors is proficient surgeons. They offer multiple types of surgeries, including:

Laparoscopic

Vaginal

Robotic da Vinci® surgery

Hysteroscopy





Before recommending surgery, the doctors try every minimally invasive strategy to address your concern. But if you do need fibroid removal, endometrial ablation, or a hysterectomy, you can trust West Coast Obstetrics & Gynecology.

What Menopausal Support is Available?

The doctors at West Coast Obstetrics & Gynecology can help you navigate the time in your life when your period ceases and fertility ends. Uncomfortable symptoms such as vaginal dryness, weight gain, hot flashes, and irritability can occur during this time. They can offer support, including hormone therapy, to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Once you’ve reached menopause, you need regular gynecological care to monitor changes in your pelvic organs and in your health. Post-menopausal women are at greater risk for heart disease and osteoporosis.

For more information about the expert gynecological care available at West Coast Obstetrics & Gynecology, call the office or book an appointment online.