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Adnexal Masses

An adnexal mass is a mass in the pelvis adjacent to the uterus and are commonly found because the ovaries are in the adnexa. Most adnexal masses are on the ovary and are benign, non-cancerous masses. Our physicians are able to use physical exam skills and ultrasound to diagnose these masses in order to form an appropriate management plan. If surgery is required, we are able to use our Minvasive approach to remove the mass expediting recovery and maintaining excellent cosmesis.

Gynecologic Cancers

Gynecologic cancers include vulvar, vaginal, cervical, uterine and ovarian cancers. These cancers can be diagnosed with a simple biopsy in our office with the exception of an ovarian biopsy. In the unfortunate event of a cancer diagnose, we work closely with the physicians of Piedmont Gynecology Oncology to ensure a timely referral to their specialized care.

MonaLisa Touch Blog

We are very excited to offer a new service to our patients suffering from genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), the MonaLisa Touch laser. GSM includes the conditions of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, lichen sclerosis of the vulva as well as urinary frequency and incontinence. The MonaLisa Touch is a novel laser treatment that helps restore gynecologic health by generating new collagen, elastin and vascularization. The treatment typically involves three initial treatments every six weeks followed by yearly treatments as needed. The treatments are performed in the office requiring only topical anesthesia for vulvar treatments an no anesthesia for vaginal treatments. The treatment is performed in less than five minutes! Although a new service in our office, numerous studies from around the world support the benefits of the MonaLisa Touch as a safe, efficacious and long term option for GSM. Previously, local estrogen therapy was our only effective option for managing these symptoms. For patients with contraindications to estrogen therapy, notably breast cancer patients, we now have a safe therapeutic option to offer. Please contact our office to arrange for a consultation to see if the MonaLisa Touch is the appropriate therapy for you.