Stanford Doctors Discuss Pelvic Floor Disorders
Many people with pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse suffer silently and are many times misdiagnosed when they do seek care.
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The Gynecology Clinic offers care for females from infancy through menopause and annual exams to complex problems including Fibroids, Urogynecology and Young Adult Gynecology.
We also offer comprehensive care for all pelvic disorders through our Pelvic Health Center.
A diagnostic technique which uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of internal organs.
The removal of sample of cells or tissue via a hollow needle or scalpel to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.
A procedure in which an instrument with magnifying lenses, called a colposcope, is used to examine the cervix for abnormalities.
A procedure in which an electric wire loop is used to obtain a piece of tissue.
A procedure that involves killing the cancer by freezing the cells using extremely cold temperatures with a small metal tool placed in the tumor. Liquid nitrogen is the most common type and is sprayed on or applied with a cotton applicator to freeze growths which then shrink and fall off.
A procedure in which the cervix is dilated so that the cervical canal and uterine lining can be scraped to remove abnormal tissues.
The use of a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette to remove tissue for evaluation.
Many people with pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse suffer silently and are many times misdiagnosed when they do seek care.
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