Gynecology Services
We offer complete
gynecologic care encompassing adolescence and extending into the
post-menopausal age group. Our group also offers many special services for your
convenience, including:
- Ultrasonography - OB & GYN
- Bone Density/Dexa Scans
- Urinary Incontinence Testing And Therapy
When making your appointment please notify us of any
insurance restrictions, or if you are unsure of your coverage please consult
our receptionist or insurance department.
Specific
areas of expertise include:
- Treatment of menstrual and hormonal disorders
- Premenstrual stress disorder
- Abnormal and pre-cancerous pap smears
- Colposcopy
- Breast disorders: nipple discharge, pain, masses
- Contraceptive management
- Menstrual irregularity, pain, excessive flow and
post-menopausal bleeding
- Pelvic pain
- Disorders of the ovaries
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Pelvic relaxation and urinary incontinence
- Infections of the vagina
- Vulvar or external conditions
- Osteoporosis
- Infertility evaluations and treatment
Gynecological Surgical Expertise:
- Abdominal pelvic surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Laser surgery
- Vaginal surgery
- Vulvar surgery
- Cone biopsies
In Office Surgical Procedures
- Permanent Sterilization/ESSSURE
- Hysteroscopy
- Endometrial Ablation
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Obstetric Services
We offer complete
obstetric care encompassing prenatal, delivery and post-partum care.
Our staff will spend time with you on your first obstetrical visit. We will
review your health history as well as basic procedures you can expect
throughout your pregnancy. We also have a financial counselor on staff to
assist in coordinating your benefits with your insurance company. She will
answer any financial questions you may have throughout your pregnancy.
In addition to the management of the normal prenatal course, we also specialize
in the following obstetrical services:
- Ultrasounds for dating, growth, anomalies and fetal
well-being
- Fetal non-stress tests
- Screening tests for chromosomal anomalies and spina
bifida
- Rhogam for the Rh negative woman in order to protect her
fertility
- Versions to turn breech babies
- Cerclage for the weakened or incompetent cervix
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Ultrasound Care
At Charleston Women's
Wellness Center, we offer on-site diagnostic OB & GYN ultrasound scans with
certified technician. Charleston Women's Wellness Center offers the latest
technology in advanced ultrasound imaging using state of the art GE Volusion
imaging equipment.
1) Diagnostic and
2) Our "BabyView" 3D/4D offering non-diagnostic but
remarkable pre-birth views.
Diagnostic
A full
bladder is often required for the procedure when abdominal scanning
is done in early pregnancy. There may be some discomfort from pressure on the
full bladder. The conducting gel is non-staining but may feel slightly cold and
wet. There is no sensation at all from the ultrasound waves.
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Incontinence Testing
Urinary incontinence
is a common gynecological complaint. Many women are not comfortable discussing
this issue. We have the capability to determine this specfic type of
incontinence and the most effective treatment needed.
- Uroflowmetry - measuring the urinary flow rate
- Cystometrograms - studies that measure the bladder's
pressure during filling and emptying
- Cystoscopy - small telescopes that look inside the
bladder
- Videourodynamics - studies that X-ray the bladder and
measure its pressure during filling and emptying
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Essure Procedure
(http://www.essure.com/)
The Essure procedure is
the first and only FDA approved female sterilization procedure to have zero
pregnancies in the clinical trials. The Essure procedure is permanent and is
 NOT
reversible. Therefore, you should be sure you do not want children in the
future.
The Essure procedure is different than the traditional method of
a surgical tubal
ligation. With Essure there is no cutting into the body. Instead, an
Essure trained doctor inserts spring-like coils, called micro-inserts, through
the body's natural pathways (vagina, cervix, and uterus) and into your fallopian
tubes.
The procedure can be performed in the office without
general anesthesia .
During the first 3 months following the procedure,
your body and the micro-inserts work together to form a tissue barrier that
prevents sperm from reaching the egg. During this period, you will need to use
another form of birth control.
After 3 months, your doctor will perform
an Essure
Confirmation Test, a special type of x-ray to confirm that your
tubes are completely blocked and you can rely on the Essure micro-inserts for
birth control.
Unlike birth control pills, patches, rings, and some
forms of IUDs, Essure does not contain hormones to interfere with your natural
menstrual cycle. Your periods should more or less continue in their natural
state.
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Dexa Scan Testing
DEXA
scan of a hip joint (Courtesy of Hologic, Inc.) The most commonly used test for
osteoporosis is called a DEXA scan.
DEXA Scan
The DEXA test is an X-ray scan that can be used to measure the amount
of bone throughout your body. In general, the denser the bones, the stronger
they are and thus bone mass or density can predict the likelihood or risk of
fracture
DEXA scan basics
- The DEXA scan evaluates bone mineral density, or
BMD.
- The results predict the likelihood of
fracture.
- BMD is generally measured in the spine and
hip.
- The DEXA scan calculates bone density based on the amount
of radiation absorbed by the bone, and compares your bone strength with that of
young premenopausal women and other women in your age group.
What to expect when you get a DEXA
scan
DEXA scans can be performed in hospital radiology
departments, free-standing radiology group facilities, or in doctors' offices.
When you get a DEXA scan, you don't need to undress, except to remove metal
objects from the area to be scanned. You simply lie down on a special table for
several minutes as the scan monitor moves over your body. You are not in an
enclosed space, the test is painless, and takes only about 20
minutes.
The amount of radiation in a usual DEXA scan is less than, the
amount of radiation in a chest X-ray (which is sometimes compared to the amount
of extra radiation you'd get from the sun if you lived for a short time at high
altitudes).
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Massage
Therapy
We are excited to offer professional massage therapy to
treat the whole body as part of our focus on your wellness. Massage therapy is
on of the oldest healing therapies and has been practiced by cultures
throughout the ages.
Pregnancy is one of the times that there is an
increased demand on muscles, and pregnancy massage can be beneficial in
reducing some of the discomforts associated with pregnancy, delivery and the
postpartum period.
There are some instances where your insurance company
may cover the cost of a therapeutic massage. Ask us if you think that you may
qualify for this service.
Gift certificates are available for
birthdays, holidays and baby showers.
Weight Management Program
We are proud to offer a medically supervised weight management
program at Charleston Women's Wellness Center.
We are staffed with a
nutritionist that works with the physician to design a program that is right
for you. The program uses supplements and tailors a program specifically for
you, whether your goal is 50 pounds or you would like to maintain your current
weight.
- Initial Consultation $275.00
(includes
physical exam, measurements and initial nutrition visit as well as 30 days of
supplements)
- Follow-up Visits $75.00
(intervals are at the
discretion of the physician and based on your medical issues and the chosen
plan: also includes B12 injections)
Individually priced are the additional items including the
teas and chews to accompany the supplements as well as extra vitamin
injections. You may purchase additional supplements online or directly from the
office.
Initial labs are paid for separately. We cannot file your
insurance so if you have a plan that covers weight management you will have to
file for a refund through your insurance company.
For more information
contact
us! We look forward to helping you achieve your weight loss goals.
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Nutrition at Charleston Women's Wellness Center
At CWWC, we take health seriously. Our goal is to maintain
good health and to encourage and promote an overall healthy lifestyle.
We have a part-time nutritionist who is available to guide and direct your
nutrition goals. Whether that goal is to lower your cholesterol by dietary
modification or to review an ideal carbohydrate intake for those who are
diabetic, we have these services available to meet your needs. You don't have
to be sick to see a nutritionist. Unfortunately, all insurance plans do not
cover nutrition services, but you will find our consultations affordable and
enriching.
If you are diabetic or have high blood pressure or high
cholesterol, your insurance may pay for your consultation. Many insurance plans
will cover your consultation for you have two or more medical problems. Please
contact us for more information.
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Clinical Trials-
for which you qualify
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