Women's Health procedures, page 1 of 3
20 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Amniocentisis to Fetal pulse oximetry. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Amniocentisis
About this service. A prenatal diagnostic procedure in which a small sample of amniotic fluid is removed from the uterus by a needle inserted into the abdomen. This procedure is used to detect various genetic abnormalities in the fetus and/or the sex of the fetus.
As a diagnostic service, amniocentisis helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000534 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical laboratory procedure › genetic testing › prenatal genetic testing.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Bacterial vaginosis screening
About this service. A procedure conducted during pregnancy for the presence of Gardnerella vaginalis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, Mobiluncus, Prevotella and anaerobic bacteria.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000537 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › examination by clinical professional › physical examination › prenatal examination.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before bacterial vaginosis screening.
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Biopsy of breast
Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from breast for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease. Our Women's Health team performs biopsy of breast and explains each step beforehand.
As a diagnostic service, biopsy of breast helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
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Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000340 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Biopsy of cervix
Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from uterine cervix for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers biopsy of cervix through Women's Health.
As a diagnostic service, biopsy of cervix helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
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Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000420 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before biopsy of cervix.
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Biopsy of ovary
About this service. Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from ovary for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease.
As a diagnostic service, biopsy of ovary helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000391 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site › biopsy of gonad.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before biopsy of ovary.
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Breast augmentation surgery
breast augmentation surgery: A procedure for increasing the size of the breast using a prosthetic implant.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- augmentation mammoplasty
- breast implantation surgery
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009074 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › plastic surgery › cosmetic plastic surgery.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Breast duct lavage
A minimally-invasive procedure that permits sampling of breast ductal fluids for cytopathologic analysis. This page describes breast duct lavage and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000466 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › hydrotherapy › therapeutic irrigation.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Breast self-examination
About this service. Procedure where the individual examines their own breasts for lumps and other changes.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- breast self-exam
- breast self-surveillance
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000791 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › clinical breast examination.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before breast self-examination.
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Cancer screening breast examination
An evaluation of the breast using visual inspection, palpation, and percussion for the specific purpose of identifying breast changes which may be cancer. Our Women's Health team performs cancer screening breast examination and explains each step beforehand.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000872 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › disease screening › cancer screening.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before cancer screening breast examination.
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Cervical examination
A systemic evaluation of the uterine cervix using visual inspection, palpation, and percussion. The purpose is to determine the presence or absence of physical signs of disease or abnormality for an individual's health assessment. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers cervical examination through Women's Health.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- examination of the cervix
- examination of uterine cervix
- physical examination of uterine cervix
- uterine cervix exam
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001154 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › obstetrics and gynecology procedure › uterus examination.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before cervical examination.
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Cervicectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of uterine cervix. Our Women's Health team performs cervicectomy and explains each step beforehand.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- cervix removal
- removal of cervix
- uterine cervix surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001038 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision › hysterectomy.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before cervicectomy.
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Clitoridectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of clitoris. Our Women's Health team performs clitoridectomy and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, clitoridectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- clitorectomy
- clitoris surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001041 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision › vulvectomy.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Contraceptive pregnancy prevention
About this service. The prevention of conception or impregnation by the use of devices or drugs or surgery.
Preventive care such as contraceptive pregnancy prevention is most effective when it is part of a regular schedule agreed with your clinician.
Also known as
- birth control
- conception prevention
- contraceptive management
- pregnancy prevention
Classification
Service type: preventive.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000117 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: preventative therapy.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before contraceptive pregnancy prevention.
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Diagnostic procedure of reproductive gland secretion
Procedure to evaluate the structure and/or function of the reproductive gland secretion. Our Women's Health team performs diagnostic procedure of reproductive gland secretion and explains each step beforehand.
As a diagnostic service, diagnostic procedure of reproductive gland secretion helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- reproductive gland secretion diagnostic procedure
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001458 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of body substance.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before diagnostic procedure of reproductive gland secretion.
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Diagnostic procedure of reproductive system
About this service. Procedure to evaluate the structure and/or function of the reproductive system.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- reproductive system diagnostic procedure
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001407 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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External fetal rotation
A manual method of maneuvering the fetus from outside the mother's abdomen to convert a breech into a cephalic presentation. Our Women's Health team performs external fetal rotation and explains each step beforehand.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000929 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › obstetrics and gynecology procedure.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before external fetal rotation.
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Fetal examination
A test or diagnostic examination to assess the health status and well being of the fetus. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers fetal examination through Women's Health.
As a diagnostic service, fetal examination helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- fetal assessment
- fetal exam
- foetal examination
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000859 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › examination by clinical professional › physical examination › prenatal examination.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before fetal examination.
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Fetal fibronectin testing
A test for the presence of fetal fibronectin in the cervico-vaginal area that is used to predict preterm birth. Our Women's Health team performs fetal fibronectin testing and explains each step beforehand.
As a diagnostic service, fetal fibronectin testing helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- FBNCTFT
- fetal fibronectin assessment
- fFN testing
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000538 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › examination by clinical professional › physical examination › prenatal examination.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before fetal fibronectin testing.
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Fetal procedure
A procedure performed on a fetus. This page describes fetal procedure and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, fetal procedure is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001538 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Fetal pulse oximetry
fetal pulse oximetry: A method to assess fetal oxygenation status during labor and delivery using a noninvasive reflectance pulse oximeter.
As a diagnostic service, fetal pulse oximetry helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000863 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical assessment › oxygen saturation measurement › pulse oximetry.
Specialty: Women's Health
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Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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