Department Introduction
It is our pleasure to welcome you to The Hassabo International Hospital Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and thank you for choosing and trusting us for your health care. Our broad accredited specialists provide multidisciplinary services for women. It is our pride that our services are provided in one convenient location for all your health care needs and provides state-of-the-art diagnostic evaluation, clinical care and education for all women’s health needs. Our integrated health services for women provides physicians who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology in addition to doctors specializing in subspecialties such as critical pregnancy, infertility, gynecology and reproductive system cancer diagnosis, pelvic pain, menopause, mental health services, fitness services and exercise.
Department Overview
What is Obstetrics and Gynecology?
Obstetrics and gynaecology is the medical specialty that includes the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynaecology (encompassing the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts). It’s commonly abbreviated as obs and gynae or OB/GYN.
What is a Gynecologist /Obstetrician?
A gynecologist / obstetrician is a physician who is fully trained to deal with the woman health conditions including pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period and the health of the female reproductive systems
About Us
We are committed to treating patients personally and compassionately. Our full range of medical care for women is provided by physicians specializing in general obstetrics and gynecology services as well as subspecialists with expertise in areas such as high-risk pregnancy, infertility, urogynecology, gynecologic cancer screening and treatment, pelvic pain, menopause, women’s mental health needs, and women’s wellness and exercise.
Know the warning signs
When to see a Gynecologist /Obstetrician?
It is recommended to see a gynecologist annually for screening and at any time when you experience any of the following symptoms such as pelvic, vulvar, and vaginal pain or abnormal bleeding from the uterus.
Symptoms checklist
- Heavy periods and bleeding between periods
- Urge to urinate, or a burning sensation during urination
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding, particularly if accompanying intercourse
- Pain or pressure in your pelvis that differs from menstrual cramps
- Itching, burning, swelling, redness, or soreness in the vaginal area
- Sores or lumps in the genital area
- Vaginal discharge with a bad odor or of an unusual color
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Pain or discomfort during intercourse
General OB/Gyn services include
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- The evaluation and treatment of pelvic pain
- The evaluation and treatment of vulvar pain
- Symptom control and disease prevention during Perimenopause and menopause
- Osteoporosis screening
- Pediatric gynecological services
- Prenatal care
- Infectious disease diagnosis and treatment
- Preinvasive cancer screening and treatment
- Family planning
Our physicians perform gynecologic surgery using both laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and open procedures to address female conditions such as:
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Endometriosis
- Urinary incontinence
Gynecologic Oncology services
- Hassabo Hospital International provides a full range of gynecologic oncology services including consultative services to referring physicians.
- Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of gynecologic pathologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and specially trained oncology nurses, our board certified gynecologic oncologists utilize state-of-the-art comprehensive oncologic care for:
Preinvasive Diseases
- Uterine
- Cervical
- VagInal/vulvar
Invasive Cancers
- Ovarian
- Endometrial
- Cervical
- Vaginal
- Vulvar
- Gestational trophoblastic disease
Challenging Surgical Consultations
Maternal-Fetal Medicine services
For patients whose pregnancies are considered high-risk, Hassabo International Hospital physicians can provide preconception counseling and the evaluation and management of all aspects of complicated on-going pregnancies.
Our physicians offer expert diagnosis and treatment of maternal medical and surgical complications including:
- Advanced maternal age
- Ant phospholipid syndrome
- Cardiovascular and hypertensive disorders
- Connective tissue diseases
- Diabetes mellitus
- Infectious diseases
- Neurologic disorders
- Thromboembolism
- Thyroid and other endocrine disorders
As well as obstetrical complications which may include:
- Abnormal triple screen
- Abruption placenta
- Amniotic fluid embolism
- Fetal growth restriction
- Multi-fetal gestations
- Placenta previa
- Pre-eclampsia or eclampsia
- Preterm labor
- Preterm premature rupture of membranes
- Recurrent pregnancy losses
Outpatients services
Specialized clinics are available for outpatient management of:
- Prematurity and multiple gestations
- Diabetes in pregnancy
- Cardiovascular disorders of pregnancy
- Fetal anomalies
- Recurrent pregnancy losses
- Drug abuse during pregnancy
- First trimester screening of fetal anomalies
Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Management
The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Management is a multidisciplinary service consisting of a team of maternal fetal medicine physicians, neonatologists, pediatric medical specialists and pediatric surgical specialists. Our physicians provide the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of conditions including:
- Fetal genetic disorders
- Fetal structural anomalies
- Fetal infection
- Fetal medical and s surgical complications.
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by our Fetal Diagnosis and Management team include:
- High-level ultrasound of fetal anatomy
- Chorionic villus sampling
- Amniocentesis
- Fetal blood sampling (PUBS, funicentesis)
- Fetal paracentesis
- Fetal thoracocentesis
- First trimester screening for fetal abnormal chromosomes
- Other fetal procedures as appropriate
Genetics Services
Genetic consultation and counseling from HIH department of Pediatrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians to assess risk for genetic disorders and fetal anomalies and to provide information and recommendations regarding appropriate prenatal diagnosis. Coordination of DNA and biochemical testing for rare genetic disorders is available.
Consultation is warranted for patients with:
- Advanced maternal age
- Abnormal serum screening tests
- Abnormal ultrasound findings
- Known fetal chromosome disorders
- Teratogen exposures
- Family history of genetic disorders
- History of recurrent pregnancy loss or previous still-birth Follow-up genetics evaluation at birth is provided whenever necessary. Preconception counseling is also available.
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
For those patients suffering from any of the following conditions, our physicians provide expert diagnosis and the treatment necessary for:
- Infertile couples including cervical, ovulatory and tubal factors
- Disorders of reproductive endocrinology
- Reproductive disorders pertaining to the pituitary gland, adrenal gland, thyroid gland and ovary
- Endometriosis
- Disorders of puberty, ambiguous genitalia
- Menstrual abnormalities, anovulation and polycystic ovary disorders
- Hirsutism
- Anatomic disorders of the genital tract (uterine malformations, fibroids, etc.)
- Menopause and post-menopausal hormonal therapy
- Operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for pelvic and uterine disorders
- Pregnancy, recurrent pregnancy loss and ectopic pregnancy
Urogynecology services
Our physicians at Hassabo International Hospital provide a full spectrum of services for patients including:
- Clinical evaluation, management and repair for urinary, fecal incontinence, urinary retention/voiding dysfunction, and pelvic organ prolapse
- Office cystoscopy
- Sacral and pudendal nerve testing
- Vaginal, abdominal, and laparoscopic surgery for stress incontinence
- Vaginal and abdominal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
- Office injection therapy for stress incontinence
- Pessary placement for prolapse and incontinence
- Vesicovaginal, retrovaginal fistulas
Women’s Exercise Laboratory
The Women’s Exercise Laboratory is available to help women of all ages optimize their health through participation in appropriate types and amounts of physical activity. Exercise advice is available for clinical applications. A number of medical conditions have been shown to be positively affected by regular physical activity. Exercise testing and prescription is available for these conditions as well as for healthy women who want to improve their overall health. For example, exercise prescriptions are currently being implemented for women with gestational diabetes. Similarly, other programs are available to optimize the role that exercise plays in weight maintenance, decreasing risk for cardiovascular disease, and for osteoporosis.
Services include exercise testing and prescription for:
- Gestational diabetes and adult onset diabetes
- Prevention of weight retention after pregnancy
- Control of blood pressure in women
- Determination and improvement of physical fitness levels
- Cardiovascular health in post-menopausal women
- Bone health in post-menopausal women
Nutritional Support
Our nutrition services focus on women’s health concerns individualized according to specific needs. HIH Weight Management is an effective physician monitored program stressing long-term weight loss through healthy lifestyle changes. Our services include nutrition counseling during pregnancy, menopause, diabetes and cancer treatment as well as other weight management concerns.
Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Schizophrenia in pregnant and non-pregnant women
- Postpartum disorders
- Menopause
- Balancing career and family life issues
- Sexuality
- Parenting
At Hassabo International Hospital department of Psychiatry works to break down barriers that can prevent women from getting the help they need. We offer consultation and treatment for women with mental health needs across the life span. Typical areas addressed include:
Pelvic Pain Clinic
Many women have pelvic pain at some point in their lives. This pain can be acute or chronic and may interfere with daily life resulting in missed work days and impairing sexual function. There are various causes of pain that can be gynecologic, gastrointestinal, urinary, musculoskeletal or psychosomatic. Chronic pelvic pain is challenging for the patient and physician. Hassabo Hospital International gynecologists take the time to listen to the patient and complete a thorough examination to try to discover the etiology of the pain.
Information About The Clinic
To be on top of your health, we encourage you to visit our clinics with any concerns or complaints you have. In other words, it is not wise to wait until you are severely ill to go to your physician. So the Obstetrics and Gynecology team of doctors, nurses, technicians, and other members are available at the clinics to meet your needs and ensure you receive the best possible care. Additional referrals and appointments can also be made at the clinics.
On visiting our clinics, your doctor will listen to your concerns, examine you thoroughly, and may ask for some tests to provide the proper diagnosis and treatment. Blood and urine samples may be taken. An ultrasound can be done also at the clinic.
When you schedule your appointment, we will ask you to provide important information that will help us evaluate your current condition:
- All records that refer in any way to your condition
- A complete list of your medications
- All prior medical records, including x-ray films, biopsy reports, lab and/or pathology records
- Any necessary referrals or prior authorization required by your insurance company
- Be prepared with the questions you want to ask
- bring a notebook and pen, we encourage you to take notes
- if this is a follow up visit, you have to remember to write down the changes you have experienced since your last visit.
We value our relationships with referring physicians and ensure timely communication with regard to patient conditions. New and existing patient appointments are scheduled as quickly as possible with special attention to urgent needs.
Hassabo Hospital International obstetrics and gynecology physicians are available
24 hours a day, seven days a week
Each physician has a designated Surgical Coordinator who will meet with you and organize your entire pre-operative and post-operative surgical care. Your surgical coordinator is your liaison between you and your physician.
Services include:
- Scheduling surgery
- Providing educational materials
- Thorough review of the surgical process and care
- Coordinate pre-op and post-op clearances and appointments
- Assistance with insurance referrals and prior authorizations
- Coordinate home health and physical therapy
- Coordinate DME Durable Medical Equipment services, such as crutches and cold therapy
Patients are generally seen by appointment, however if your situation is urgent, please inform our staff when you call or visit our around the clock Emergency Department. Every effort will be made to see you as soon as possible and the physician will be immediately notified to assess your needs.
Questions & Comments
If, after reading this leaflet, you still have questions, please do not hesitate to ask the Specialists or nurses in our unit. They will be happy to give you more information or arrange a meeting with the Consultant / Medical Director.
We would appreciate it if you could let us know whether you are satisfied with our care. For this purpose, a visitor’s book & patient satisfaction form is available in each of our departments. We would like you to write down your comments, experiences and/or suggestions for improvement, so that we can share this with our staff members. This input may help us to improve the service at the center.
The Medical Director /patient & care provider service center can be reached on
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