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Gynecology

Find excellent care for women’s gynecological health at Laurel Park Women's Health. Trust our specialists for a full range of gynecological care, from routine checkups and screenings to minimally invasive surgeries.

Specialists in Women’s Health

Choose the type of provider that fits your preferences and health needs:

  • Gynecologist (GYN) – Provides comprehensive care, including surgery, for all types of women’s gynecological health concerns

Gynecology: Services and Treatments

Trust our GYN specialists for a full range of expertise including:

  • Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical procedures
  • Contraception and family planning
  • Abnormal bleeding, endometriosis and uterine fibroids
  • Sexual health including Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) care
  • Pelvic pain and pelvic floor disorders including bladder and bowel control, pelvic prolapse. 
  • Decreased libido (sex drive), painful sex and problems with sexual function
  • Menopause.

Find gynecological care you need for many conditions. Gynecology services we provide include but are not limited to:

Preventative Care for Women

Annual Wellness: Preventative Care for Women Across the Life Span

Look after your health with regular well-woman exams. See our expert gynecology providers every year for a checkup and preventative care services. Your appointment and our services include:

  • First-time gynecology appointments for teens and regular well-woman exams. 
  • Review of your medical history
  • Discussion about sexual health
  • Physical exam
  • Clinical breast exam (CBE) and 3D mammograms
  • Pelvic exam, including Pap Test and abnormal result treatment

Contraception and Family Planning

Our gynecology services include comprehensive family planning, from counseling to contraceptives:

  • Missing or irregular periods
  • Contraceptive counseling and management
  • Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon)
  • Infertility testing and treatment
  • IUDs - Mirena, Skyla, Kyleena Lilettta and Paragard
  • Preconception counseling
  • Ultrasound

Sexual and Emotional Health

We'll help you manage any changes or ongoing concerns including services for:

  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding and heavy periods
  • Depression
  • Decreased libido (sex drive)
  • Menopause management and hormone therapy
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Post-menopause bleeding
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) testing, prevention and treatment
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing, prevention and treatment

Pelvic Health

Women’s pelvic health can have a significant impact on quality of life. Our Women’s Health team includes physicians, nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives specialized in a wide range of pelvic health concerns including:

  • Bladder infections
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Pelvic pain – both acute and chronic
  • Pelvic prolapse – vaginal pessary
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Vaginitis
  • Vulvar skin changes

Pelvic Health

Women’s pelvic health can have a significant impact on quality of life. Our Women’s Health team includes physicians, nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives specialized in a wide range of pelvic health concerns including:

  • Bladder infections
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Pelvic pain – both acute and chronic
  • Pelvic prolapse – vaginal pessary
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Vaginitis
  • Vulvar skin changes

Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr. Amy Abouzied, our skilled GYN surgeon, can resolve many gynecologic problems with laparoscopic – also known as minimally invasive – techniques that are remarkably patient-friendly. This means shorter hospital stays, a faster recovery and a safe return to the activities you enjoy.

We also provide advanced in-office surgery and other convenient services, including endometrial ablation for management of heavy periods. Our services include:

  • In-office diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy
  • Loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP)
  • Diagnostic and operative laparoscopy
  • Laparoscopic tubal ligation (tubes tied)
  • Laparoscopic hysterectomy
  • Acessa™ procedure – laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of uterine fibroids

Count on your care team to help you understand what to expect before, during, and after surgery – so you feel as prepared as possible. Learn more about surgery services at Laurel Park Women's Health.

Make an Appointment

Call 828-757-3301 to make an appointment with a gynecologist at UNC Health Caldwell.

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