Women's Services
Whether it’s your mom, daughter, sister, best friend or yourself, Durham Regional Hospital is committed to every day of a woman’s health with our dedicated team of OB-GYN, cardiologists, surgeons and caring staff equipped with the latest in diagnostic tools. It’s our way of honoring the women in our own lives.
We’re here for you at every stage of life with advanced radiology services like mammography and bone density scans, Ladies Night Out seminars, and a top-notch birthing center.
Gynecology
Durham Regional offers treatment for both primary and non-primary-care gynecologic concerns.
Our team of experts treat women of all ages, addressing issues like:
- Benign gynecologic disorders
- Fetal diagnostics
- Gynecologic oncology
- Infectious diseases
- Menopausal medicine
- Urogynecology
Durham Regional also offers a number of sophisticated minimally invasive procedures. Read below to find out more.
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
We offer minimally invasive gynecological surgery services including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, endometrial ablation, treatment for endometriosis, and alternatives to hysterectomy.
A hysteroscopy is a surgical procedure where the inside of the uterus is viewed through a narrow telescope allowing for the evaluation of the uterine lining, endometrial polyps and congenital defects of the uterus and cervix.
An operative laparoscopy involves lighted scopes that evaluate the pelvic organs for fibroids, pelvic scar tissue and endometriosis. These minimally-invasive procedures treat a wide number of conditions including pelvic pain, fibroid tumors, urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fistulae and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Our physicians offer endometrial ablation to treat conditions such as excessive menstrual bleeding. Approximately 30 percent of surveyed women report having abnormally heavy periods, bleeding that disrupts a woman's ability to enjoy normal activities. Endometrial ablation is a procedure in which the majority of the lining of the uterus is permanently destroyed. Ablations are done with out any incisions and are outpatient or office-based procedures. Patient satisfaction with this procedure in reducing bleeding is approximately 90 percent.
Durham Regional has welcomed a new surgical assistant to its Operating Rooms. Learn more about how the da Vinci Surical System is being used for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Radiology Services
Durham Regional Hospital offers a number of radiology services for women’s health. Durham Regional offers Mammography, Bone-Density Scans and other imaging services. Get more information about radiology services at Durham Regional Hospital.
