Menorrhagia, or heavy bleeding, was once a condition treated by hysterectomy. Today Inova Health System hospitals offer advanced treatment options that are far less invasive. The use of a hysteroscope and endometrial ablation are two possibilities. If polyps are the cause of bleeding, a hysteroscope, or tiny tube with a light, can be inserted into the uterine cavity to view and allow for their removal.  Endometrial ablation is another very effective, minimally invasive approach to treat heavy bleeding. A small device is inserted into your uterus and expanded to touch all the uterine surfaces.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Treatments at Inova Gone are the days when a woman must have a total hysterectomy to treat a gynecologic problem. Today, Inova hospitals have many less-invasive treatment options for conditions ranging from fibroids and heavy bleeding to some gynecologic cancers. Even if your condition is best treated by a hysterectomy, newer techniques and sophisticated equipment mean less discomfort and a quicker recovery.

Hysterectomy, which involves removal of the uterus and sometimes the ovaries, is still the most appropriate treatment for some women's gynecologic problems. Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy May Be the Right Choice for You For some women, a less invasive hysterectomy is a viable option over traditional surgery. Using laparoscopic techniques or robotic surgery such as our da Vinci Robotic System, surgeons remove the uterus with far smaller incisions. This minimally invasive technique results in less blood loss, fewer complications and a quicker recovery.

Inova's Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Program provides sensitive, family-centered reproductive healthcare to girls of all ages. Our multidisciplinary program is one of only a few in the country dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions ranging from irregular periods and pelvic pain to complex congenital issues. We work closely with families to develop a care plan that meets the physical and emotional needs of each child.

Treating Vaginal Anomalies Vaginal agenesis is rare, occurring only once in every 3,000 females. Diagnosis of Vaginal Agenesis Expand Content Females with this condition are usually diagnosed in their early teens. Patients with vaginal agenesis: Experience puberty and develop secondary sexual characteristics – breasts, body hair, hymenal tissue, etc.

Inova Women’s Hospital on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus offers spacious and beautifully decorated private patient rooms designed with comfort in mind. We pride ourselves in service excellence by providing quality clinical care to all of our patients in a family-oriented and holistic atmosphere as they recover. In addition to an exceptional team of health care providers, we now offer an array of luxurious amenity items to optimize your comfort during recovery.

What are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids (or leiomyomas) are noncancerous growths that develop from the muscle tissue of the uterus and often appear during the childbearing years. The size, shape and location of fibroids can vary greatly. They may be present inside the lining of the uterus, on its outer surface or within its wall. Women can have a single fibroid or many fibroids of varying sizes. Fibroids may remain very small for a long time, but they can also grow at different rates. Up to 80% of women will develop fibroids by age 50.

Inova OB-GYN Physicians Provide a Lifetime of Care Inova Obstetrics and Gynecology provides prenatal care, in-hospital birthing, gynecologic care and well-woman check ups for females of all ages. All of our physicians are board certified or board eligible in obstetrics and gynecology.

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Services at Inova Women's Hospital Inova Women's Hospital is the premier hospital in the Washington, DC, region for women's health. We are pleased to offer a spectrum of services and programs for every stage of a woman's life: Obstetrics and Childbirth Antenatal Testing Center Maternal-Fetal Medicine Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology Gynecologic Surgery Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Pelvic Floor Disorders Breast Cancer Program Expertise in OB-GYN Top 10 in the nation for Obstetrics & Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report Learn More