UR Medicine Gynecology & Childbirth Associates

Brighton

UR Medicine Gynecology & Childbirth Associates welcomes you to our practice. We are a practice of all board-certified women OBGYN physicians. UR Medicine Gynecology & Childbirth Associates specializes in caring for patients from adolescence through adulthood and is devoted to the entire range of obstetric and gynecological services. Our care team includes doctors, nurse midwives, physician assistants, nurses, and other integral professional and office personnel. We strive to provide the highest quality of care for our patients in a professional, competent, and compassionate manner.

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

We provide comprehensive health care for children, teens, young adults, and adults. Young adults need specialized medical care and a doctor with whom they can discuss anything. Parents of teenagers also need special guidance and support during these years.

Some of the diagnoses we evaluate and treat as related to adolescent gynecology are:

• Menstrual problems (heavy, frequent, or irregular)
• Dysmenorrhea (painful period)
• Contraceptives, including in adolescents with complex family planning needs
• Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCS), such as IUDs implants
• Delayed puberty
• Hirsutism – excessive hair growth
• Ovarian cysts
• PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
• Endometriosis
• Vulvar abnormalities
• Vaginal discharge, infections, ulcers
• Protection against sexually transmitted diseases
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Surgical management of ovarian cysts (among others)

We take our time with each adolescent patient, getting to know them, gaining their trust, and taking a detailed history to accurately diagnose a given problem and create an appropriate treatment plan.

Infertility Care

Infertility testing may include:

• Home ovulation test kit
• Blood test
• Ultrasound of the ovaries
• Hysterosalpingography—An X-ray is used to determine if the fallopian tubes are open and examine the uterus.
• Laparoscopy—A tiny camera is inserted into a small incision in the lower abdomen to observe the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus. Your physician will also be able to see any scarring or evidence of endometriosis.

Infertility treatment may include:

• Medication
• Surgery 
• Reproductive assistance 

Prenatal Care

Regular prenatal visits with an obstetrician are important to monitor the health of both mother and baby. If your pregnancy is considered high-risk, your obstetrician may recommend more frequent prenatal visits to closely monitor the pregnancy.

Menopause Management

Managing menopause involves addressing the symptoms associated with this stage of life. It may include:

• Lifestyle changes
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Non-hormonal medications
• Vaginal lubricants and moisturizers
• Alternative therapies
• Regular health check-ups