UofL Physicians – General Obstetrics and Gynecology provides care to women of all ages and in all phases of life. Our physicians provide annual preventive exams and screenings, contraceptive counseling and management, pre-conception and obstetric care, management of gynecologic problems and menopause care. If surgery is needed, our physicians are trained in a wide range of minimally invasive surgical techniques, including advanced laparoscopy and in-office procedures.

Our gynecologists in Louisville offer the highest standards of clinical practice, patient education and patient satisfaction. By ensuring patient understanding, we believe that you as our patient can better participate in your medical care and therefore maintain wellness. In doing so, we partner with you and our team of medical experts to remain your primary health care providers throughout life, thus making the commitment to put your well-being first.

Diseases and Conditions

Absence of periods (amenorrhea)
Infrequent periods (oligomenorrhea)
Too frequent periods (metrorrhagia)
Heavy periods (menorrhagia)
Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)
Endometriosis
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Uterine Problems

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomata)
Polyps of the lining of the uterus (endometrial polyps)
Prolapse of the uterus, bladder, or rectum

Infections and Irritation

Vaginitis
Yeast infection (candidiasis)
Bacterial vaginosis
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Vaginal dryness
Vaginal and vulvar irritation and skin changes, such as sores, lumps, itching, stinging or burning

Family Planning

Contraceptive counseling and management (all forms)
Placement of long-acting reversible contraception
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Implanon/Nexplanon
Surgical sterilizations
Preconception counseling

Perimenopause and Menopause Issues

Mid-life health care and menopause management
Hormone replacement counseling and management
Osteoporosis prevention and management

Breast Pain, Infections or Changes

Breast pain
Breast infection, such as mastitis
Galactorrhea (flow of milk from breast unassociated with childbirth or nursing)
Changes in the breasts:
- Growths or thickening of the breast or armpit
- Puckering, dimpling or other changes in the skin of the breast
- Newly retracted nipples, or bleeding or discharge from the nipple
- Changes in the size or shape of the breast

Obstetrics

Family planning
Prenatal counseling
Infertility
Full range of pregnancy, delivery and postnatal care, including vaginal birth and cesarean deliveries
Management of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage
Obstetrical emergencies, such as heavy bleeding
Gynecologic concerns which may affect or arise during pregnancy

Treatments and Services

Gynecology Services

Annual well-woman examinations and comprehensive preventive screenings

Office Procedures

Diagnostic ultrasonography
Pessary fitting
Biopsies of the vulva, vagina, cervix and uterus
Colposcopy
Hysteroscopy, including hysteroscopic tubal occlusion for permanent sterilization (Essure)
Placement of long-acting reversible contraception
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Implanon/Nexplanon