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.
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Diseases and conditions
Menstrual irregularities
- 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
Surgical procedures
- Laparoscopic surgeries
- Removal of the uterus (hysterectomy)
- Removal of the tubes and or ovaries (salpingo-oophorectomy)
- Removal of uterine fibroids (myomectomy)
- Removal of endometriosis
- Tubal ligation
- Hysteroscopic surgeries
- Diagnostic hysteroscopy
- Removal of endometrial polyp
- Removal of fibroid
- Endometrial ablation
- Tubal occlusion
- Vaginal surgeries
- Removal of the uterus (hysterectomy)
- Repair of prolapse of the bladder (cystocele)
- Repair of prolapse of the rectum (rectocele)
- Treatment of vulvar, Bartholin’s abscess
- Abdominal surgeries
- Removal of the uterus (hysterectomy)
- Removal of the tubes and or ovaries (salpingo-oophorectomy)
- Removal of uterine fibroids (myomectomy)
- Removal of endometriosis
Obstetrics services
- In-office ultrasound and a non-stress test (antepartum surveillance)
- On-site laboratory for lab draws
- Free prenatal classes at UofL Hospital Center for Woman and Infants
- Group prenatal care
- Total pregnancy care
- Preconception counseling
- Comprehensive prenatal, delivery and postpartum care
- Vaginal birth after cesarean (for those patients who are candidates)
- In-house physician on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Collaborative care with our Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Centering Pregnancy
This model of care ensures moms are engaged in their care and all-important health topics are covered. It allows the women to form friendships and discuss what’s important to them.
Women who participate:
- Are more satisfied with their care
- Feel more prepared for birth and parenting
- Have higher rates of breastfeeding
Benefits include:
- More time with your provider
- No waiting for appointments
- Know schedule ahead of time
- Better health outcomes
- Self-care
- Self-confidence
- More time with your provider
- Support and friendship
- Learning and fun
Centering Pregnancy is offered through UofL Physicians – OB/GYN & Women’s Health. This includes groups that meet with our midwives. To join a group, call 502-588-4400.
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