Gynecology
Look to Spectrum Health for complete gynecologic care to complement your overall health and wellness. Benefit from the knowledge and support of physicians and advanced practice providers with expertise in women’s health.
What is a gynecologist?
Gynecologists specialize in the female reproductive system and women’s sexual health. They provide care throughout a woman’s lifetime—from your first period through menopause and beyond.
Most gynecologists also are obstetricians—doctors who focus on pregnancy and birth care. They’re called obstetrician-gynecologists, or OB-GYNs.
Conditions we treat
Find care for a wide range of gynecologic conditions, including:
- Breast diseases (noncancerous)
- Complications with healing after a cesarean delivery
- Endometriosis
- Gynecologic cancer
- Fibroids
- Incontinence
- Infertility
- Ovarian cysts and pelvic masses
- Painful bladder syndrome
- Pelvic pain and pelvic floor disorders
- Period problems, including abnormal bleeding
- Sexual health concerns
- Vulvar disorders, including vulvovaginal pain
Your period: What is normal?
You don’t have to live with heavy, painful periods. Talk to your gynecologist if you experience:
- Periods that are so heavy you can’t make it through the night without changing protection or that cause you to avoid leaving the house
- Painful periods
- Severe pain or pelvic pressure
- Heavy flow with large clots
Treatments and services
Find comprehensive gynecologic care at Spectrum Health, including:
- Breast exams
- Birth control counseling
- Care after an abnormal Pap test
- Gynecologic surgery
- Infertility evaluation and treatment
- Menopause management
- Sexually transmitted disease (STI) testing
- Well-woman exams and health screenings
Additional treatment options
If you need surgery to diagnose or treat a gynecologic condition, trust the experience of Spectrum Health. Our team performs many complex and advanced, minimally invasive procedures each year.
We offer a full range of gynecologic procedures, including:
Your doctor may recommend one of the following minimally invasive approaches:
- Laparoscopic surgery – Your doctor uses very small incisions, specialized instruments and a tiny camera
- Robot-assisted surgery – Your doctor controls robotic arms that can bend and rotate with more dexterity than the human hand to perform laparoscopic surgery
- Vaginal surgery, including hysteroscopy – Your doctor accesses your cervix or uterus through your vagina
When your procedure can be performed with minimally invasive techniques, you’re likely to have less pain, a lower risk of complications, and a quicker recovery.
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