Office Procedures

What are the available gynecological office procedures?

As a leader in office procedures, Ideal Gynecology, LLC, provides several in-office procedures to diagnose and treat gynecological health issues. Some of the commonly used techniques include:

Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is an important part of diagnosing the cause of heavy periods, irregular bleeding and postmenopausal bleeding.

Hysteroscopy used to only be performed in the operating room and involved inserting a wide instrument through  your cervix.  At Ideal Gynecology, we have state-of-the-art hysteroscopes, which are only millimeters wide and provide terrific optics to diagnose the inside of the endometrial (uterine) lining.  The smaller the hysteroscope, the less uncomfortable for the patient.  Ideal Gynecology is the leader in office hysteroscopies in Atlanta, Georgia.  Your comfort is our priority.  We will recommend medications to take prior to the procedure to make it more comfortable.  Prior to introducing the gold standard hysteroscope, the women's health expert at Ideal Gynecology will give you a paracervical block.  We also are currently the only office in Atlanta offering nitrous oxide for office procedures.

Polypectomy

Polyps are small growths that can form in your uterus or cervix.  Ideal Gynecology, LLC, offers in-office polypectomies to remove these growths from your uterus. 

Hysteroscopy wtih biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis in many situations.  Nitrous oxide can be very helpful during this procedure.  We also recommend everyone take something similar to ibuprofen if they can prior to the procedure.

Colposcopy

Colposcopy is a noninvasive procedure that allows your provider to examine your cervix in detail.  Colposcopy is the gold standard for evaluation of abnormal pap smears. Your women's health specialist opens your vagina with a speculum and positions the colposcope outside of your body for a magnified view.

Your provider will brush your cervix with a solution that makes any abnormal cells stand out. When necessary, your provider will take a biopsy (cell sample) during a colposcopy for further testing.  This is the gold standard for diagnosis for most abnormal pap smears.

Endometrial ablation

Endometrial ablation treats the inside of your uterus to reduce or eliminate heavy menstrual bleeding as well as reducing pain with periods.  At Ideal Gynecology we use state of the art cryotherapy, the Cerene. Unlike other endometrial ablations which cauterize the lining, cryotherapy can be done in the office.  Endometrial ablation is only appropriate if you don’t plan to have children in the future. 

LEEP

LEEP stands for loop electrical excision procedure and is done for diagnosis and treatment of moderate or severe dysplasia of the cervix (precancer.)  According to a 2023 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a leading expert publication,  approximately 100,000 women in the US are treated for cervical precancer.  In a LEEP procedure, the visualization part of the colposcopy is performed by an expert at Ideal Gynecology, the cervix is numbed with lidocaine and then semi-circular electric loop is used to remove an exterior portion of the cervix.

Why would I need a gynecologic office procedure?

Ideal Gynecology, LLC, performs various state of the art and gold standard office procedures to diagnose the cause of symptoms such as:

• Heavy periods
• Pelvic pain 
• Irregular periods
• Painful
• Fertility problems
• Abnormal Pap smears
• CIN
• Dysplasia of the cervix

These procedures treat gynecological health problems that interfere with your health and well-being.

What should I expect before and after an office procedure?

Your provider gives you personalized instructions on preparing for your procedure and what to expect while you recover. These office procedures don’t require anesthesia, although you might want to take it easy for a day or two.

If you have questions about your gynecological health or need to book an office procedure, click the link above or call Ideal Gynecology, LLC (470) 312-3696, to schedule an initial consultation.