Gynecology at Mount Auburn Hospital
At Mount Auburn Hospital, you have easy access to the latest testing and treatment options for gynecological health. We’ve earned a national reputation as experts in endometriosis, urogynecology and other gynecological conditions. Our team is setting a new standard for advanced gynecologic care in a community hospital.
Experienced Experts on Your Side
You benefit from gynecologists, midwives and nurse practitioners who can guide you through every milestone, from adolescence through adulthood to menopause and beyond.
Rely on us for annual exams, birth control counseling, Pap smears and other routine services. If you’re facing a gynecologic health concern, we provide expert care and consultation in a comfortable, local setting.
We’re proud to be a Harvard-affiliated hospital. What’s more, our affiliated obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston are experts in their fields.
Care with a Personal Touch
When you choose a gynecologist at Mount Auburn Hospital, you enjoy care that’s tailored to you. Our providers take time to get to know you and your values as we help you stay well through every stage of your life.
We’re proud to be a part of the local community and to offer lifelong, multi-generational care for your health needs, close to home.
Services We Offer
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.
We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected or known endometriosis to help alleviate painful symptoms and manage long-term health.
Millions of Americans suffer from frequent urination, painful bladder symptoms and loss of bladder control. In many cases, people are embarrassed to talk about these conditions, and they suffer in silence. There’s no need to be embarrassed. Learn how urogynecology experts at Mount Auburn Hospital can help.
Take advantage of comprehensive services at Mount Auburn Hospital, including:
- Breast care
- Birth control and IUDs
- Cervical and endometrial biopsies
- Colonoscopies
- Family planning, including birth control pill and birth control patch
- Fertility evaluations
- Gynecologic cancer care
- Gynecologic surgery, including hysterectomy
- Endometrial biopsies
- Fertility evaluation
- Family planning
- Intrauterine device (IUD) placement
- LEEPS
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing
- Osteoporosis care and bone density scans
- Pap smears
- Sterilization options
- STI testing
- Urogynecology
- Preventive care
If an office-based procedure is the best treatment for your condition, you’ll benefit from high quality care that’s more convenient and cost-effective than surgery in a hospital setting. Ask about:
- Diagnostic hysteroscopy: This uses a thin, lighted tube to look inside your uterus
- LEEP: Removing abnormal cells on the cervix that were found with a pap smear
- Endometrial biopsy: Checking the inside of the uterus for cancer or pre-cancerous changes
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a first gynecologic visit between 13 and 15 years old. At Mount Auburn Hospital, you 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 and pelvic pain to weight concerns to emotional ups and downs.
Menopause affects everyone differently. Count on your gynecologist to help you manage your symptoms and navigate the wide array of treatment options, including:
- 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
Conditions We Treat
- Abnormal pap test results
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- cysts and polyps
- Gynecologic cancer
- Menopause symptoms
- Menstrual abnormalities
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Pelvic pain
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Services & Specialties
When needed, your gynecologist will work with other subspecialty providers at Mount Auburn Hospital to ensure you have the care you need to feel your very best.
