Gynecology

Gynecologists in Denver

HealthONE's OBGYNs are dedicated to delivering complete care for women of all ages and at all stages of life. From an adolescent's first gynecologic exam to family planning and beyond, our doctors across the Denver metro communities are committed to providing exemplary care to women. This includes midwifery care and doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants—all expertly trained in women’s health.

For more information about HealthONE's gynecology services, please call (303) 575-0055.

Gynecologic conditions we treat

Our OBGYNs treat a wide range of conditions, including:

Uterine fibroid care

Uterine fibroids are muscular tumors in the wall of the uterus are very common in women of childbearing age. After menopause, fibroids usually shrink.

Fibroid symptoms may include:

• Difficulty getting pregnant
• Feeling of fullness in the lower belly
• Frequent urination
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Low back pain
• Pain during sex
• Painful periods
• Problems during childbirth

If you are not having symptoms from your uterine fibroids, you may not need treatment. However, if your fibroids are causing problems, our specialists offer surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.

Gynecology services

Our goal is to make it as convenient as possible for patients to receive what they need, when they need it. To do that, we offer:

• Electronic medical records
• Email access to providers (through our online patient portal)
• Same-day appointments (at some locations)
• Online appointment scheduling for many providers

We provide the full spectrum of gynecology and obstetrics services, including:

• Biopsy
• Colposcopy
• Breast examination
• Contraceptive counseling and management
• Family planning
• Gynecologic oncology
• Gynecologic surgery
• Hormone therapy
• Infertility treatment
• Midwifery care
• Pap smear
• Pediatric and adolescent gynecology
• Pelvic reconstruction
• Pre-conceptual counseling
  
• Prenatal care
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing
• Ultrasound imaging
• Urogynecology
• Well-woman care
• Women's health vaccinations

Gynecologic oncology

HealthONE's gynecologic cancer services include the diagnosis and treatment of cervical, ovarian, uterine and vulvar cancer. It is our goal to help each patient understand their diagnosis, disease and treatment options. We partner with our patients throughout their care and into recovery, providing education and support.

Urogynecology

Urogynecology is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology that focuses on disorders of a woman’s pelvic floor. The female pelvic floor is made up of muscles, nerves and connective tissues that work together to support the bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum, helping these organs function properly.

Our urogynecologists diagnose and treat a range of pelvic floor disorders, such as pelvic organ prolapse. Certain factors—including childbirth, obesity, pelvic surgery, pelvic radiation therapy, genetics and heavy lifting—can place you at risk for pelvic floor disorders.

Pelvic organ prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse can occur when the uterus slips out of place and into the vaginal canal (uterine prolapse), when the bladder bulges downward (cystocele) or when the rectum bulges forward (rectocele). These conditions are typically the result of injury to the organs’ support system during childbirth or other strenuous activities.

Treatment for pelvic floor disorders

We offer a variety of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for pelvic floor disorders, including:

• Bladder neck suspension
• Colpocleisis (surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse)
• Injections
• Medication
• Pelvic floor physical therapy
• Pubovaginal sling (tissue placed under bladder and urethra for support)
• Sacral neuromodulation
• Sacrocolpopexy (repairs pelvic organ prolapse through the abdomen)
• Tension-free vaginal tape sling (small piece of tape placed around the pubic bones under the urethra)
• Transobturator tape (permanent tape put in the vagina under the urethra)
• Uterosacral or sacrospinous ligament fixation
• Vaginal cones

Sacral neuromodulation

We offer sacral neuromodulation as a treatment option for urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and bowel control. This treatment involves implanting an FDA-approved device that sends mild electric pulses to control symptoms.

This treatment is typically recommended for patients who have not responded well to medication or who cannot tolerate side effects.

Minimally invasive gynecologic and urogynecologic surgery

If surgery is necessary, we offer advanced surgical technology and comprehensive care throughout your treatment and recovery. For example, our surgeons perform many women's health procedures using minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy and robot-assisted surgery.

Minimally invasive surgical technology allows doctors to perform complex procedures through just a few tiny openings, resulting in:

• Faster recovery
• Less blood loss and transfusions
• Less pain
• Less scarring
• Quicker return to normal activities

Common robotic gynecologic procedures include:

• Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
• Myomectomy (uterine fibroid removal)
• Sacrocolpopexy (pelvic organ prolapse correction)