Breast Anatomy Downers Grove, IL

Breast Anatomy

Breasts come in all shapes and sizes. But they all share the same features. You can learn about the parts of your breast (anatomy). This will help you know what you're seeing and feeling when you do a breast self-exam (BSE).

Advanced one-on-one obstetric and gynecological care Downers Grove

Obstetric and Gynecological Care

Women of all ages see us for a wide variety of women’s health concerns. We are easy to talk to, take time to get to know you and explain your condition and options thoroughly.
You’ll always know what’s going on with your health – with all the information you need to make good choices for yourself. Our conservative approach means that we use surgery as a last resort when it’s best for the patient. Patients also see us for:
Obstetrics:

• Normal pregnancy
• High-risk pregnancy
• Nonstress testing
• Pregnancy ultrasound
• Twins pregnancy
• Vaginal birth after cesarean
• Repeat cesarean section

Gynecology:

• Pap smears
• Well-woman exam
• Contraceptive counseling
• Menopause
• Osteoporosis
• Uterovaginal prolapse
• Sexually transmitted disease testing
• Pelvic pain and inflammatory disease
• Pelvic support issues
• Urinary incontinence
• Colposcopy
• LEEP procedure
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Breast exam and management of disease
• Cancer screening
• Vaginal discharge, vulvar itching

Gynecologic surgery

• DaVinci® robotic surgery
• Hysterectomy – laparoscopic, vaginal, robotic and abdominal
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
• Hysteroscopy
• Sterilization procedures (tubes tied) – Essure® and laparoscopic
• Dilatation and curettage
• Management of miscarriage
• Myomectomy
• Removal of ovaries and ovarian cysts (or oophorectomy and ovarian cystectomy)
• Endometrial ablation procedures, NovaSure® and Thermachoice®

Robotic Surgery in Downers Grove by Latest Techniques

Gynecology has come a long way in recent years, giving doctors and patients alternatives

to hysterectomy for conditions like heavy menstrual bleeding or pelvic pain. Sometimes, however, a hysterectomy is still necessary. If you’ve been told you need a hysterectomy, be sure to explore all your options. At Women Ob-Gyn Associates, gynecologist Doctors Naheed R. Akhter, Elaine R. Cheng and Amy K. Gaunt are experienced with the latest, minimally invasive hysterectomy techniques.

 Da Vinci robotic surgery brings 21st-century computer precision to the hysterectomy. The da Vinci Surgical System® is widely touted as today’s most effective, least invasive surgical treatment option – an effective alternative to traditional open surgery and laparoscopy. For you, that means improved precision, significantly less pain and a faster return to normal daily activities. Dr. Naheed Akhter is the only physician in the group who performs daVinci surgery.

Hysterectomy Options and Menopause IL

Gynecology has come a long way in recent years, giving doctors and patients new and better alternatives to hysterectomy and menopause/perimenopause treatment. At Women Ob-Gyn Associates, Drs. Naheed R. Akhter, Elaine R. Cheng and Amy K. Gaunt are experienced with the latest, minimally invasive surgical techniques, as well as hormone replacement therapy and care for women approaching menopause.
Da Vinci, hormone replacement, menopause care and more.

We offer abdominal, vaginal, laparoscopic and the da Vinci Surgical System® for hysterectomies and other gynecological surgeries. The da Vinci Surgical System is widely touted as today’s most effective, least invasive surgical treatment option – an effective alternative to traditional open surgery and laparoscopy. That means improved precision, significantly less pain and a faster return to normal activities. Dr. Akhter performs all the daVinci surgeries.

Urinary Incontinence Grove IL

Urinary Incontinence

Solutions for bladder control problems.

Bladder control problems are much more common than you might think. And they can affect women of all ages. Many women also have relaxed muscles and structures around the pelvic organs. Because this is so personal, many women avoid telling their doctor. They don’t realize just how common – or treatable – they are. But with the care of an understanding, sensitive, compassionate and skilled doctor, a leaky bladder can be repaired effectively and comfortably.
Whether you have frequent urges or you leak, you know how embarrassed you feel. Many women avoid social events or their favorite activities. They often feel badly about themselves. Bladder problems can be caused by aging, certain diseases, bodily defects and even some prescription medications.

Obstetrics Care Downers Grove, IL

Advanced, attentive, compassionate obstetrics care.

Whether you have a normal pregnancy, low-risk or high-risk pregnancy, we are devoted to helping you through all the stages and changes right up through the delivery of your new baby. Our obstetrics doctor specialists have brought thousands of babies into the world over the years. We offer advanced ultrasound and all the monitoring you need throughout your pregnancy along with focused personal attention and support during this special time in your life.

We do everything possible to make your experience with us as comfortable as possible. Our medical team of obstetrician-gynecologists and an outstanding support staff are here to serve and care for you. In addition, we offer a comprehensive array of obstetric healthcare services, including:

• Preconception counseling and testing
• Prenatal care
• Low-risk and high-risk pregnancy care
• In-office pregnancy ultrasound
• In-office non-stress testing
• Care for multiple births (twins)

 

Gynecological and Obstetrical Healthcare Downers Grove, IL

Women Ob-Gyn Associates offers comprehensive gynecological and obstetrical healthcare: annual exams, Pap smears and well-woman care for all ages, LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure), colposcopy, hysteroscopy, solutions for bladder problems, advanced solutions for abnormal uterine bleeding, NovaSure®, Thermachoice®, minimally invasive laparoscopic and da Vinci® robotic surgery, vaginal and abdominal hysterectomy, menopause care, osteoporosis, sterilization procedures, Essure®, Adiana®, contraception, Implanon®, cancer screening and caring for healthy pregnancies.

We have helped thousands of women overcome a variety of health problems using today’s most advanced treatments and technology. Which makes us your best choice for care you can trust.

Services provided by our gynecology doctors include:

• Care for normal pregnancy and high-risk pregnancy

• Prenatal care and pregnancy ultrasound
• Child delivery with a board-certified obstetrics doctor

• Treatment for heavy-bleeding periods
• LEEP procedure for abnormal Pap smears

• Diagnosis and treatment of pelvic pain
• Sterilization (tubes tied)

• Solutions for vaginal discharge and vaginal dryness
• Breast exams and management of disease