Women's Health

Turn to the gynecologic team at UNC Health Lenoir for compassionate care to diagnose and treat reproductive health conditions that affect women of all ages.

Gynecological Conditions We Treat

Rely on your gynecologist to find the best treatment for conditions that affect your cervix, vagina, or other reproductive or pelvic organs, including:

• Abnormal cervical cells
• Genital warts
• Endometriosis
• Infections
• Infertility
• Sores, bumps, or growths on the cervix, vagina, or vulva
• Polycystic ovary syndrome

Preventive Care

Protect your health by visiting your gynecologist regularly. Take advantage of preventive care services such as:

• Annual gynecologic exam
• Pap test
• Contraceptive counseling and services

Office Procedures

You’ll appreciate the convenience and cost-effectiveness of office-based procedures, including:

• Endometrial biopsy – Removes a small sample of tissue from the uterine lining
• Genital wart cauterization – Uses low-voltage electricity to destroy warts
• Intrauterine device (IUD) insertion – Places a device to prevent pregnancy
• Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) – Removes abnormal cervical cells
• Nexplanon® insertion – Places long-acting, reversible birth control in your arm

Gynecological Surgeries

When you and your doctor decide surgery is the best treatment for your condition, turn to us for top-quality care, including:

• Bartholin cyst removal – Allows the cysts to drain and heal
• Dilation and curettage (D&C) – Removes cysts, fibroids, or tumors
• Endometrial ablation – Reduces menstrual flow by eliminating the uterine lining
• Hysterectomy – Removes the uterus and sometimes the cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes
• Labioplasty – Removes excess tissue from the vaginal lips
• Pelvic organ prolapse surgery – Restores pelvic organs to their original positions
• Tubal ligation – Permanently prevents pregnancy

Fertility Tests & Treatments

If you experience difficulty getting or staying pregnant, talk to your gynecologist. Our fertility services include:

• Fertility tests
• Hysterosalpingogram injections to examine the uterus and fallopian tubes
• Ovulation induction treatment using fertility drugs such as Clomid®