Obstetrics and Gynecology Services

Listing of Ob/Gyn Services provided

  • Abnormal Pap Smear Evaluation and Treatment
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Cholesterol testing/Cancer Screening
  • Contraception - including birth control pills, diaphragms, IUDs, Depo-Provera and natural family planning
  • Evaluation of breast lumps
  • Gynecologic Surgery
  • "Hormonal" Evaluation
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy - natural or medical
  • Infertility Evaluation and Treatment
  • Management of abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • Management of excessive hair growth
  • Management of irregular periods or lack of periods
  • Management of Ovarian Cysts
  • Management of pelvic pain
  • Management of PMS
  • Management of uterine fibroids - medical or surgical
  • Menopause and pre-Menopause care
  • Normal and High Risk Pregnancy including VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean)
  • Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound in office
  • Pain or problems with sexual intercourse
  • Pregnancy and Delivery
  • Pre-pregnancy counseling
  • Problems with libido
  • Screening for Osteoporosis/Bone-Density X-Ray Testing
  • Sterilization - including laparoscopic (band-aid) sterilization and post-partum sterilization
  • Urinary disorders such as infection, urgency or incontinence
  • Vaginal Infection or STD evaluation and treatment
  • Well-woman care (annual Gyn exam)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Specific Disorders

  • Menopause and Peri-menopause: diagnostic testing would include a Pap smear, mammogram, blood work. A vaginal ultrasound may be done, and possibly a bone-density screening test. Treatment would include emphasis on diet, exercise, calcium, plus use of natural hormones, bone strengthening medications, and possible natural products and/or supplements available without a prescription.
  • Abnormal bleeding: We obtain a careful history, try to elicit details about the amount of bleeding, the timing, possible associated symptoms. Then after the exam, there may be a vaginal ultrasound, possible endometrial biopsy (now almost painless!), possioble intrauterine saline hysterogram (a "salt-water" ultrasound), possible surgical D&C, with diagnostic videohysteroscopy. Treatment might be just reassurance, use of birth control pills or other hormones. Advanced treatments include operative videohysteroscopy, intrauterine surgery, endometrial ablation and/or hysterectomy.
  • Management of PMS: use of menstrual symptom calendar, history of lifestyle issues, verification of diagnosis versus other emotional disorder, hormonal testing. Treatment may be: use of targeted medications, lifestyle modifications, vitamins and natural supplements, exercise program, referral to other specialists.
  • Evaluation of abnormal breast lump. Initial history looks for risk factors for benign versus malignant disease. Cysts can be aspirated in the doctor's office. Referral to radiology for mammogram, possible breast ultrasound, possible 3-d stereotactic guided needle biopsy. Possible referral to surgeon for excisional biopsy.
  • Abnormal pap smear evaluation: history of abnormal pap smears, vaginal infections, careful exam to look for causes, colposcopy exam using magnification of the cervix, possible cervical biopsies. Treatment may include cryotherapy (freezing) of the cervix, possible wire loop electrosurgical excision (called LEEP), possible cone biopsy, possible laser vaporization.

Special Ob/Gyn services unique to Huntington Memorial

  • 24 hour a day in-house Obstetric Anesthesia services
  • One of the largest (and best!) Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in the region
  • On-Staff Perinatologist for high-risk pregnancy and ultrasound
  • 24 hour a day emergency Ob/Gyn physician immediately available
  • 12-bed Perinatal High-Risk Unit (PHRU)
  • Presence of Huntington Reproductive Center, one of the largest and most successful IVF programs in the U.S.
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at HMH where our gynecologists perform advanced digital video laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures
  • Presence of a renowned Pediatric Surgeon - Dr. Sharon Meunchow
  • Close working relationship with Children's Hospital, Los Angeles for the occasional emergency transport of babies with rare or serious conditions requiring highly specialized management