If you’re looking for a long-term, reversible form of birth control that you don’t need to think about, talk to the doctors at Pure OBGYN to find out if an intrauterine device (IUD) is right for you. With offices located in Midtown East, Flatiron and Park Slope getting an IUD or other forms of birth control is more convenient than ever. Call or schedule an appointment online today.

Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STI in the United States. Chlamydia is caused by a type of bacteria, which can be passed from person to person during vaginal sex, oral sex, or anal sex. Infections can occur in the mouth, reproductive organs, urethra, and rectum. In women, the most commonplace for infection is the cervix (the opening of the uterus).

Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported STI in the United States. Gonorrhea and chlamydia often occur together. Gonorrhea also is caused by bacteria that can be passed to a partner during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

If your life is constantly interrupted by involuntary wetting or an urgent need to go to the bathroom, you’re not alone. Urinary incontinence (UI), or a loss of bladder control, is a common problem that affects millions of women. But even if it’s common, it’s not something you have to put up with — the expert team at Pure OBGYN provides complete UI care for women in the greater New York City area. To learn more, call your nearest office in Manhattan or Brooklyn, New York, or schedule an appointment online today.

A pelvic ultrasound is a quick and painless way to diagnose conditions of the reproductive organs. To see an expert women’s health physician, visit Pure OBGYN in Manhattan or Brooklyn, New York. With a focus on individualized attention, the practice helps women treat common gynecological conditions that need specialized care. Call the office or click to book an appointment online today.

Each year, about 600,000 women in the United States undergo a hysterectomy, which is a surgical procedure that removes your uterus. The caring and compassionate team at Pure OBGYN understand the emotions that women often feel when they need a hysterectomy, and provide support before, during, and after the procedure. Whether you need a hysterectomy or have concerns about your gynecologic health, call Pure OBGYN’s Manhattan or Brooklyn, New York locations today, or book an appointment online.

A hysteroscopy is a minor surgical procedure that helps gynecologists determine the underlying cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. The procedure is carried out with a hysteroscope, which is a thin, lighted telescope-like device that’s inserted into the vagina and transmits clear, magnified images to a video monitor in real time.

Hysteroscopy is used to examine your cervix, the interior of your uterus, and the openings of each fallopian tube. It may be used to diagnose as well as treat a condition, often in a single procedure.

Unusual vaginal discharge accompanied by itching, redness, or pelvic pain could indicate a gynecological problem. To get relief for your symptoms, visit Pure OBGYN’s Manhattan or Brooklyn, New York locations. The expert physicians offer compassionate, patient-centered care for women of all ages. Click to book an appointment online or call the office today to schedule.

Ovarian cysts can cause disruptive symptoms like pelvic pain and bloating and can interfere with your fertility. The doctors at Pure OBGYN offer expert diagnoses and treatments for ovarian cysts at their offices in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York. Call or schedule a consultation online today if you’re concerned about ovarian cysts and your reproductive health.

When you have an itching, burning sensation in your vagina, all you want is some relief. In most cases, these symptoms are caused by vaginal yeast infections, although there are other potential causes. The doctors at Pure OBGYN, with offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York, offer diagnosis and treatment for yeast infections and other vaginal infections. Call or make an appointment online today for quick and effective treatment.

Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina. As many as one-third of women will have symptoms of vaginitis sometime during their lives. Vaginitis affects women of all ages but is most common during the reproductive years.

Unplanned pregnancies are remarkably common, affecting millions of women in the United States every year. Although many women decide to carry their pregnancies to term, about two in five women facing an unplanned pregnancy decide to have an abortion. The team of women’s health specialists at Pure OBGYN in New York City provides supportive, personalized care for women who are considering a first-trimester abortion. To learn more, call your nearest office in Manhattan or Brooklyn, New York, or schedule an appointment online today.

Vaginal or uterine prolapse can cause uncomfortable symptoms like pelvic pain, back aches, or urine leakage. For a diagnosis from a specialist, visit Pure OBGYN in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York. With reconstructive and rejuvenation procedures, the practice helps women restore normal function in their reproductive organs and live normal, healthy lives. Click to book a consultation or call the office to schedule today.

If you experience abnormal uterine bleeding, it could be a sign of a serious gynecological problem, which is why scheduling an evaluation right away is important. At Pure OBGYN in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York, the team of women’s health experts can diagnose and treat the cause of abnormal bleeding to reduce unpleasant symptoms and prevent serious complications. To learn more, schedule an appointment with Pure OBGYN by phone or online today.

Whether it’s your first or one of many, a urinary tract infection (UTI) is never pleasant. The team at Pure OBGYN, with offices conveniently located throughout New York, can quickly diagnose your UTI and provide treatment for fast relief. Call today to schedule an appointment at their Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York locations, or book online.

Each year in the United States, more than 20 million people are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Although some seek testing after noticing symptoms, it’s possible to carry an STD — and pass it on — without demonstrating any signs of infection. The experienced team of women’s health specialists at Pure OBGYN in New York City provides comprehensive STD testing for women at their convenient locations in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York. Call your nearest office or schedule an appointment online today.

Cervical cancer is a slow-growing condition, and a colposcopy can detect the signs early on. To learn more about the colposcopy procedure, book a consultation at Pure OBGYN. With a full range of gynecologic services, the practice serves women at locations in Manhattan, and Brooklyn, New York. Click to schedule an appointment or call the office today.

Cervical polyps are small bumps or growths that appear on the cervix. While they may not cause symptoms, it’s important to remove them to test for signs of cancer. For a consultation with an expert, visit Pure OBGYN. With individual attention and compassionate care for all your gynecology needs, the practice offers convenient locations in Manhattan, and Brooklyn, New York. Call to book an appointment or click to schedule online today.

Pelvic pain can result from a number of different conditions that affect the reproductive organs. If you want expert treatment for your symptoms, visit Pure OBGYN in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York. With a caring team of physicians, the practice helps women resolve pelvic pain and other gynecological conditions. Click to book an appointment online or call the office to speak with a friendly team member today.

Menopause is a normal part of every woman’s life and it marks the end of their fertility. However, the changes in the hormonal levels that accompany menopause can leave some women feeling not quite themselves. The team of women’s health experts at Pure OBGYN in Manhattan, and Brooklyn, New York, can help you manage your symptoms and get through menopause. To get started, call or book an appointment online today.

Miscarriage is the term used to describe the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. Although it’s estimated that 10-15% of confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage, the true percentage of miscarriages remains unknown, as many early losses occur before a woman even knows she’s pregnant. The team of women’s health experts at Pure OBGYN in New York City can diagnose a suspected miscarriage and help you manage the process. To learn more, call or schedule an appointment online at your nearest office in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York.

There are a number of reasons you may need birth control, from family planning to improve menstrual bleeding. As women’s health experts, the team at Pure OBGYN offers a number of birth control options, including tubal ligation and emergency contraceptives. Whether to prevent pregnancy or manage a condition, the doctors at Pure OBGYN’s Manhattan or Brooklyn, New York locations can help. Call today or book an appointment online.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition where cysts develop on your ovaries interfering with ovulation and disrupting your menstrual cycle. If you have abnormal periods or a cycle that lasts longer than the typical 28-32 days, contact the expert gynecologists at Pure OBGYN at any of their offices in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York. Call or make an appointment online today.

A Pap smear is a quick and simple screening tool that detects abnormal cells in your cervix. After its introduction in the early 1950s, it quickly became a routine part of women’s preventive health care, leading to a 74% decline in the cervical cancer death rate. The top-rated team of women’s health experts at Pure OBGYN in New York City offers regular Pap smear screenings, as well as efficient and effective treatment following abnormal results. To learn more, call your nearest office in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York, or schedule an appointment online today.

Gynecologic cancer affects more than 100,000 women each year. The team at Pure OBGYN takes steps to prevent and regularly screen patients for gynecologic cancer because early detection improves outcomes. Whether for screening or treatment, call the Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York locations to schedule an appointment, or book online today.

Each year, more than 1 million women in the United States are been diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), an infection that affects female reproductive organs. It’s important to catch PID early when prompt treatment can prevent long-term fertility problems. The team of women’s health specialists at Pure OBGYN in New York City provides A-to-Z care for women affected by PID. To learn more, call your nearest office in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York, or schedule an appointment online today.

Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects more than 11% of American women, causing severe cramping and abnormally heavy periods. The doctors and staff at Pure OBGYN offer diagnosis and treatment at their offices in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York. If you’re living with painful and heavy periods, call or schedule an appointment online today for expert diagnosis and care today.

HPV — the Human Papillomavirus — is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, affecting approximately 80% of women at some point during their lives. The doctors at Pure OBGYN in Manhattan, and Brooklyn, New York provide diagnosis and treatment for HPV. While there’s no cure for HPV, with effective treatment your symptoms are manageable. Call or schedule an appointment online today.

Fibroids are very common and may affect 20 to 80% of women during their reproductive years. While benign, fibroids can cause discomfort. The team at Pure OBGYN, with offices in Manhattan, and Brooklyn, New York, provide a number of treatment options for fibroids, including myomectomies. For fibroid management, call the office or book an appointment online.

Minimally invasive surgery is a surgical approach in which small skin incisions (less than an inch in size) and specialized tools are used to perform the surgery. This includes specialized procedures such as hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.

The postpartum period is an exciting, dynamic time in a woman’s life, and the family physician plays an important role in promoting a smooth transition through this period. Physicians can ensure quality postpartum care through a thorough and consistent approach to medical and psychological conditions. The postpartum period begins one hour after delivery of the placenta and generally lasts six weeks.

Lamaze childbirth classes at PureOBGYN are a great way to learn about pregnancy anatomy, labor comfort measures, medical interventions, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and more!

3D ultrasounds use sound waves to create an image of your baby in your womb and create a three-dimensional image of your baby. It is also used to diagnose gynecological issues such as fibroids and ovarian cysts.

Discovering that you’re going to have a baby is an exciting time. You will need to find an obstetrician to monitor your health and the development of your baby throughout your pregnancy and to support your delivery. The board-certified obstetricians at Pure OBGYN have many years of experience in helping women through pregnancy and offer prenatal appointments at offices located in Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York. Call or schedule a consultation online today.

A pelvic ultrasound is a quick and painless way to diagnose conditions of the reproductive organs. To see an expert women’s health physician, visit Pure OBGYN in Manhattan or Brooklyn, New York. With a focus on individualized attention, the practice helps women treat common gynecological conditions that need specialized care. Call the office or click to book an appointment online today.

Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), also known as premature ovarian failure, happens when a woman’s ovaries stop working normally before she is 40.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition where cysts develop on your ovaries interfering with ovulation and disrupting your menstrual cycle. If you have abnormal periods or a cycle that lasts longer than the typical 28-32 days, contact the expert gynecologists at Pure OBGYN at any of their offices in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York. Call or make an appointment online today.

Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects more than 11% of American women, causing severe cramping and abnormally heavy periods. The doctors and staff at Pure OBGYN offer diagnosis and treatment at their offices in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, New York. If you’re living with painful and heavy periods, call or schedule an appointment online today for expert diagnosis and care today.

Fibroids are very common and may affect 20 to 80% of women during their reproductive years. While benign, fibroids can cause discomfort. The team at Pure OBGYN, with offices in Manhattan, and Brooklyn, New York, provide a number of treatment options for fibroids, including myomectomies. For fibroid management, call the office or book an appointment online.

A hymenoplasty or hymen reconstruction surgery is the temporary surgical restoration of the hymen. Restoration of the hymen is also referred to as revirginization. A purely cosmetic procedure in which a membrane without blood supply is created, sometimes including a gelatine capsule of an artificial blood-like substance. 

Labiaplasty, or the surgical reduction of the external part of the vagina, can be life-changing for women who are uncomfortable or unhappy with the appearance of their genitalia. Besides making the vagina look trim and more contoured, labiaplasty can provide permanent relief from anatomy-related irritation, self-consciousness, and pain during intercourse. The top-notch team of women’s health experts at Pure OBGYN in New York City offers labiaplasty to women who are ready to redefine their intimate appearance. Call or schedule an appointment online at your nearest office in Midtown East, Flatiron or Park Slope.

After having a baby, some women experience looseness in their vaginal muscles. This may affect sexual satisfaction and self-esteem. The team at Pure OBGYN offers vaginal reconstruction, also known as vaginal rejuvenation, to improve vaginal health and function. To learn more about how vaginal rejuvenation can improve your life, call Pure OBGYN’s Manhattan or Brooklyn locations, or book an appointment online.

This term references a lack of or end to menstrual periods

Medical professionals use this word when a woman’s ovaries stop producing or releasing

This is when the vaginal tissues shrink or thin due to a lack

This is a buildup of mucus or an infection in one of the

This term refers to cell growth that medical specialists deem non-cancerous. Benign cell

When medical professionals do a biopsy, they remove a small tissue sample using

Pills containing hormones that prevent ovulation and thus pregnancy

A cerclage is a round row of stitches set inside the cervix to

This is an abnormal, unconstrained growth of cells capable of making its way

Medical specialists consider a cancer or other illness cured if, following treatment, it

Procedure to examine your cervix, vagina and vulva for signs of disease

When dysplasia occurs, abnormal cells have been detected on the cervix or another

This condition is pain in the pelvis or vagina following intercourse.

An ectopic pregnancy is one that is developing outside of the uterus. In

This is a condition involving tissue that resembles endometrium. It develops outside of

A set of hormones emitted by the ovaries. These hormones affect a woman’s

A common term that refers to “leiomyoma,” which is a uterine tumor that

This is a sexually transmitted disease involving bumps and sores. It is caused

A set of viruses that cause warts. Some of these kinds of viruses

A hysterectomy is a surgery that doctors perform to remove the uterus.

 Procedure used to examine the inside of the uterus

When a woman is infertile, she is unable to have children.

A small device that is inserted and left inside the uterus to prevent

The gap between periods that is less than 21 days or more than

The labia is the skin fold located at the vaginal opening.

These are small organs that store bacteria trapping cells. Lymph node clusters are

A procedure in which an X-ray of the breast are used to detect

The time when menstruation has ended.

This is the menstrual flow.

The ovaries are a woman’s reproductive organs. They are in the pelvis.

This is when a woman’s body releases a mature egg from one of

A pap test, or pap smear, is a test in which cervical cells

Examination of a woman internal and external reproductive organs

Spotting or bleeding that occurs after intercourse and is not related to menstruation

This is an infection that spreads via sexual intercourse as well as through

The speculum is a piece of gynecological equipment. It is used to open

Uses suction to remove uterine contents (mis-carraige, termination of pregnancy)

This is a test in which a transducer, a small gynecological instrument, is

A test in which sound waves are used to examine or view the

The uterus is the organ required to support the growth of a baby.

This is the canal that permits the passage of fluid. It is connected

The lips of the female external genital area

An infection causing mild intolerable vulvar or vaginal itching or burning in females