When you need additional procedures following an abnormal Pap smear or to better understand the cause of your pelvic pain, you can trust Jacqueline Sylvester, MD, FACOG, and the team at BABIES ETC OB/GYN P.C. The women’s health experts perform many in-office procedures to help get the answers you need. To schedule a consultation, call the office in Madison, Alabama, or book an appointment online today.
In-office procedures refer to various treatments performed at the BABIES ETC OB/GYN P.C. office. Unlike in-hospital procedures, in-office procedures are less invasive, need only local anesthesia or no anesthesia, and require little to no downtime.
In-office procedures also save you time and money.
BABIES ETC OB/GYN P.C. performs many in-office procedures such as:
A colposcopy is an in-office procedure that allows the team to examine your cervix closely. They perform this procedure following an abnormal Pap smear.
During a colposcopy, Dr. Sylvester uses a lighted microscope to evaluate your cervical tissue and look for signs of abnormalities. She may take a biopsy of any abnormal tissue and send it out to the lab for testing.
Dr. Sylvester may also perform a procedure to remove the abnormal tissue during your colposcopy.
Dr. Sylvester uses a specialized cold chemical that freezes and removes the abnormal tissue in your cervix during cryotherapy. She may perform cryotherapy during your colposcopy.
She may also perform this in-office procedure to remove genital warts.
Dr. Sylvester may perform A LEEP during a colposcopy, using a specialized heated wire loop to remove a layer of abnormal tissue from your cervix or vagina.
During an EMB, Dr. Sylvester takes a sample of the endometrial tissue lining your uterus, then sends the tissue sample to the lab for testing. She may perform this in-office procedure to find the underlying cause of your abnormal menstrual bleeding.
The IUD is a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) device that prevents pregnancy anywhere from 3-10 years. During the quick, in-office procedure, Dr. Sylvester inserts the small T-shaped device in your uterus.
Dr. Sylvester and the team at BABIES ETC OB/GYN P.C. determine when you need an in-office procedure. The team performs in-office procedures to diagnose and treat many gynecological issues.
However, if you have a condition that requires surgical services, you’re in good hands with the experts at BABIES ETC OB/GYN P.C.
To schedule a consultation with the women’s health experts at BABIES ETC OB/GYN P.C., call the office or book an appointment online today.
