Gynecology

Find experienced, understanding providers who specialize in caring for women and their reproductive health at Mount Auburn, a Harvard-affiliated hospital. You’ll benefit from gynecologists, midwives and nurse practitioners who can guide you through every milestone, from adolescence through young adulthood to menopause and beyond.

Gynecologic Conditions We Treat

Turn to your gynecologist when you experience conditions affecting your reproductive health, including:

• Abnormal Pap test results
• Endometriosis
• Fibroids, cysts and polyps
• Gynecologic cancer
• Infections, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Menopause symptoms
• Menstrual abnormalities
• Pelvic pain
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Urinary incontinence
• Vulvar pain

Care With a Personal Touch

You’ll enjoy care that’s tailored to you when you choose a gynecologist at Mount Auburn Hospital. Our providers take time to get to know you—your values, favorite pastimes, family and more—as we help you stay well through every stage of your life.

Women’s Services We Offer

Take advantage of comprehensive services at Mount Auburn Hospital, including:

• Breast care
• Cervical and endometrial biopsies
• Family planning
• Fertility evaluations
• Gynecologic cancer care
• Gynecologic surgery, including hysterectomy
• Osteoporosis care and bone density scans
• Urogynecology (female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery)
• Well-woman and preventive care

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

If you need gynecologic surgery, we’ll explain your options and recommend minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques, such as robot-assisted procedures, whenever possible. This approach means you’ll have less pain and scarring, a quicker recovery and reduced risk of complications.

Office-Based Gynecologic Procedures

If an office-based procedure is the best treatment for your condition, you’ll benefit from high quality care that’s more convenient and more cost-effective than surgery in a hospital setting. Ask about:

• Diagnostic hysteroscopy – Uses a thin, lighted tube to look inside your uterus
• Endometrial ablation – Removes excess uterine lining to relieve abnormal or heavy bleeding
• Hysteroscopic sterilization – Permanent nonsurgical birth control

Services for Young Women

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends young women have their first gynecologic visit between 13 and 15 years old. At Mount Auburn Hospital, find trustworthy providers who help teens feel comfortable. Rely on us to sensitively and confidentially address common issues that come with growing up, from menstrual problems to weight concerns to emotional ups and downs.

Menopause Management

Menopause affects each woman differently. Count on your gynecologist to help you manage your symptoms and navigate the wide array of treatment options, including:

• Homeopathic treatments – Relieve symptoms using pills or solutions made from highly diluted plant and/or mineral substances
• Lifestyle changes, such as nutrition and physical activity recommendations
• Medications – Replace hormones or treat symptoms such as depression or high blood pressure
• Pelvic floor physical therapy – Strengthens pelvic floor muscles
• Relaxation techniques – Ease symptoms such as hot flashes