Our Services
An Atmosphere Of Trust
At Atrium Women’s Specialists, we realize how important it is for a woman to have an ob/gyn practice she can count on through every stage of her life. That’s why we’re here. Atrium Women’s Specialists offers a safe, relaxing atmosphere where you can feel at ease and confident getting the medical care you need. Our medical team and staff will always take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and give you the individual attention you deserve.
Offering obstetric and gynecologic care for women of all ages including:
Routine and high risk obstetrics
Prenatal care
Routine gynecology
Gynecological surgery
Birth control
Breast exams
Adolescent gynecology
Menopausal care
Essure sterilization
Laparoscopic hysterectomy
Infertility testing and treatment
Treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
Treatment of bladder control problems
Essure sterilization procedure
Until now, women considering permanent birth control have had limited options. Now there's a nonincisional alternative to tubal ligation, the Essure procedure. The Essure procedure is a nonincisional permanent sterilization procedure that involves placing a small, flexible device called a micro-insert into each of your fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes transport eggs from your ovaries to your uterus. Once the micro-inserts are in place,benign tissue growth in and around the micro-inserts blocks the fallopian tubes preventing sperm from reaching the egg, thereby preventing pregnancy. Two separate clinical studies involving over 700 women in the United States, Australia, and Europe have proven the safety and effectiveness of Essure. Like all methods of birth control however, Essure should not be considered 100% effective. The Essure procedure is covered by most major insurance plans.
Multiple benefits include:
- No incisions
- Does not require general anesthesia
- Takes 20 minutes to perform
- Minimal discomfort
- May be performed as an outpatient procedure
- Quick recovery
- High patient satisfaction, most patients rate their satisfaction as good to excellent
If you are considering permanent sterilization but wish to avoid surgical incisions and general anesthesia, please contact Atrium Women's Specialists and schedule an appointment with Dr. Adcock to discuss Essure in more detail. For additional information on Essure please go to www.essure.com.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence Center at Atrium Women’s Specialists
Atrium Women’s Specialists is pleased to announce the formation of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence Center. Dr. G. Ward Adcock has a special interest and training in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Pelvic organ prolapse primarily affects perimenopausal women. In fact, 50% of women over the age of 50 will complain of symptoms of prolapse. By the year 2030, 20% of the US population will be over the age of 65. By establishing The Pelvic Organ Prolapse Center here at Atrium Women’s Specialists, we are prepared to meet the needs of the maturing woman in the years to come.
Pelvic organ prolapse refers to protrusions of the pelvic organs into or out of the vaginal canal. Most cases result from vaginal childbirth or chronic increases in intra-abdominal pressure such as chronic coughing or constipation. The problem primarily results from damage to the vagina and its pelvic support system. Along with protrusion of the vagina, prolapse can result in protrusion of the urethra, bladder, uterus, intestine, and rectum. The signs and symptoms caused by prolapse vary greatly from one patient to the next. A frequent sign of prolapse is that of a protrusion coming out of the vagina along with a feeling of pelvic pressure, a “bearing down sensation”, or a perception that something is “falling out” of the vagina.
Urinary incontinence, or the involuntary leakage of urine is a medical condition that can also occur in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Estimates reveal that urinary incontinence is more prevalent than many other chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and depression. In fact, one in nine women will undergo surgical treatment for urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. The physical symptoms associated with involuntary leakage of urine can have significant effects on a woman’s quality of life by altering her drinking habits or curtailing exercise and social engagements. Despite these facts, many women are reluctant to seek treatment often because they feel it is a natural consequence of aging or childbirth.
Atrium Women’s Specialists has a established the pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence center specifically to diagnose and treat many of these concerns. If you suffer from symptoms of prolapse as mentioned here or involuntary leakage of urine, we invite you to call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Adcock.
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Atrium Women’s Specialists is the first practice in Gaston County to offer laparoscopic hysterectomy as an alternative to traditional surgery. Instead of the 4 to 6 inch incision used in traditional surgery, this minimally invasive procedure uses a smaller one-inch incision so there is less scarring and a shorter recovery time. Many patients can be discharged from the hospital the same day of surgery or require only a one night stay in the hospital. Recovery time is much shorter than traditional hysterectomy, with patients often returning to work in 4 weeks or less.
Advantages of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Smaller incision than traditional surgery
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Shorter hospital stay
- Shorter recovery time (Only 1-2 weeks instead of 6 weeks with traditional surgery)
About Hysterectomies
Over 90% of hysterectomies performed in the United States every year are done for nonmalignant conditions. The term hysterectomy refers to removal of the uterus and cervix, or mouth of the uterus. Sometimes the ovaries and fallopian tubes are also removed during the procedure. The most common reason for hysterectomy is heavy, often painful bleeding, fibroid tumors, or pelvic pain. While attempts are always made to treat these problems by nonsurgical means, occasionally these fail to control a woman’s symptoms and surgery becomes necessary.
Hysterectomies have traditionally involved an incision that is made across the lower part of the abdomen and then the uterus is removed through the incision. Another alternative involves removing the uterus through the vagina, but not all women are candidates for this type of hysterectomy. Both surgeries involve 2 to 3 days of hospitalization along with 6 weeks of full recovery, not to mention pain and discomfort from healing incisions.
If you experience heavy, painful vaginal bleeding, or other symptoms associated with your menstrual cycle and would like to discuss your symptoms with one of the doctors at Atrium Women’s Specialists, please call today to schedule an appointment.
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