Smoking
Are you having difficulty quitting smoking? Call today for our highly successful “Stop Smoking” program.
Services include:
· General Medical Care Our skilled staff offers treatment for all general medical problems.
· PMS and Menopause Natural hormone therapy can be tailored to your individual needs.
· Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis If you or a friend suffer form chronic pelvic [...]
Hysteroscopic surgery: avoid the complication of hyponatraemic encephalopathy
J. E. CARTER
Advanced Surgical Education Associates, and Women’s Health Center of South Orange County, Mission Viejo, CA, USA
Summary: Hysteroscopic surgery presents risks of four major complications: (1) hyponatraemic encephalopathy; (2) uterine perforation (either with or without bowel injury); (3) haemorrhage; (4) infection. To perform this procedure safely, the surgeon must be fully aware of the [...]
Laparoscopic Surgery gynecology
Great Debate: Laparoscopic Myomectomy is a Safe Procedure
Prevention and Management of Laparoendoscopic Surgical Complications Chapter 20: Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Prevention and Management of Laparoendoscopic Surgical Complications Chapter 29: Laparoendoscopic Urinary Bladder Surgery
Surgical Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Gynecologic Surgery/Second Opinions
If you or a friend have a need for gynecologic surgery, be aware almost all surgery can be performed by laparoscopy or vaginally. Large scars are usually unnecessary. Dr. Carter also provides second opinions regarding proposed procedures.
Services include:
· General Medical Care Our skilled staff offers treatment for all general medical problems.
· PMS and Menopause Natural [...]
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Level and EKGs
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Level and EKGs If you are concerned about your blood pressure or cholesterol level or need to have an EKG performed, please call for an appointment for a hypertension and lipid profile screening with EKG. Make this appointment for early in the morning so that you can come in after fasting for [...]
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Dysfunction If you are experiencing pain or lack of satisfaction in your relationship or your partner is experiencing difficulties such as erectal dysfunction or premature ejaculation, Dr. Carter is available for consultation and treatments. With extensive training in these often times sensitive areas, Dr. Carter is able to help both women and their partners [...]
Pelvic Muscle Weakness and Bladder Leakage
Pelvic Muscle Weakness and Bladder Leakage Weakness of the pelvic muscles can result in loss of tone and strength in the vaginal area, and even in incontinence (bladder leakage). We now provide pelvic floor strengthening and training programs to improve vaginal tone and strength. These methods have been proven to prevent and treat incontinence in [...]
General Medical Care
General Medical Care Our skilled staff offers treatment for all general medical problems such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, headaches, colds and cholesterol problems to name a few. If your situation is urgent, please call us to fit you in so that you can be treated right away.
Bone Loss
Bone Loss If you or a relative are concerned about Bone Loss (osteoporosis or thinning of the bone), are over 40 years of age or find that you are not as tall as you used to be, and would like to know your current bone density, please call for an appointment or have your bone [...]
About the office
Heavy bleeding and pelvic pain have been a problem for women throughout time with the most common solution a hysterectomy.
Today there is an alternative: advanced treatment for endometriosis, pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding.
At the Women’s Health Center we take the time to discuss your diagnosis and treatment. . . fully and thoughtfully. We use [...]