Procedures

Pregnancy is a joyous occasion, but with that joy often comes concerns about the health of your developing baby. If you’re worried about the potential for chromosomal anomalies such as Down syndrome, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and other prenatal testing options can provide information about your baby’s risks for that and other genetic conditions. In…

You want to take a proactive approach to your health. You know the statistics on cervical cancer, and that’s why you have regular Pap smears. But what if that Pap smear shows abnormal results? What do you do next? You may have heard about medical procedures and tests such as a LEEP procedure vs. a…

First, you have to fight the traffic to find a place to park. Then, you’ll likely have to pay for the parking space. Then you have to check in, which can be lengthy, depending upon whether or not you’ve completed the extensive amount of required paperwork beforehand. After all that, you’re likely exhausted even before…

We understand that it can be confusing when you hear medical terms such as sonohysterogram, and that’s why we believe education is such an important part of your overall healthcare wellness. If you’re trying to get pregnant, or have been told you have uterine abnormalities, then one of our gynecologists in Raleigh may have said…

Medical procedures can help us manage our health through diagnosis and treatment…but what is a laparoscopy? If you’ve been told you need one, you may feel a bit nervous. We want to assure you that there’s no need for anxiety. To take the “mystery” out of the procedure, we’ll discuss what laparoscopy is, the reasons…

At Associates in Women’s Healthcare, we’re proud to be able to offer the latest OBGYN procedures in our office that enable you to receive state-of-the-art care while, at the same time, being convenient and efficient. By performing these OBGYN procedures in our office instead of the hospital, you save time and money! We’ll take a look…

If you’ve had an abnormal Pap smear, you may need to have a colposcopy, a procedure that allows us to more closely examine your vagina and cervix for any signs of cancer or other diseases. We’ll take an in-depth look at this procedure, what to expect, how to prepare and answer the question of what…

Are you plagued by periods that are so excessively heavy that they profoundly affect your everyday life? Do you bleed through your clothes on a regular basis and find yourself having to change pads in the middle of the night? If so, then we encourage you to speak to us about whether or not an…