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General Gynecology
Our general gynecology team supports women and people assigned female at birth during all stages of life. We listen to your concerns and work with you to create personalized care plans for common and complex gynecologic issues.
World-renowned expertise in gynecologic care
At Mass General Brigham, our general gynecology experts provide comprehensive, patient-centered care and the latest treatments to advance reproductive health and choice. Our history of quality care and groundbreaking research have made us world leaders in reproductive health for over a century. Brigham and Women’s Hospital is ranked #2 in the nation for Obstetrics and Gynecology by U.S. News and World Report.
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A comprehensive approach to gynecologic care
Our internationally recognized general gynecology team provides research-based, quality care throughout every stage of life.
Coordinated, multidisciplinary care
We coordinate all aspects of your care, from routine exams to imaging, treatment, and follow-up. Our gynecologists work closely to provide the highest quality care with specialists in different disciplines, such as:
- Adolescent gynecology
- Cancer (oncology)
- Complex family planning
- Genetics
- Imaging (radiology)
- Infertility (reproductive endocrinology)
- Maternal-fetal medicine
- Midwifery
- Minimally invasive gynecology
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics
- Reconstructive surgery
- Social work
- Transgender health
- Urogynecology
Routine care, preventive cancer screening, and diagnostic imaging
Our gynecologists perform routine breast and pelvic exams, including Pap smears and human papilloma virus (HPV) testing. When necessary, we provide advanced diagnostic services, including:
- Colposcopy
- Cystoscopy
- CT scan
- Diagnostic laparoscopy
- Hysteroscopy
- Mammograms
- MRI
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
- Ultrasound
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries
If surgery becomes part of your care, our experts use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. These approaches reduce pain, blood loss, and scarring, allowing for a smoother recovery and a quicker return to everyday activities.
Access to supportive family planning specialists
Our educational and supportive family planning services respect your personal choices. We offer:
- Abortion care
- Contraception planning
- Initial infertility evaluations
- Preconception consultations
- Support after all types of pregnancy loss, including ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage
Compassionate reproductive care across cultures
We are committed to providing quality care to people of all cultures and communities in a safe and respectful environment. Our team is multicultural and multilingual. Our African Women’s Health Program is the first and only health practice in the country that focuses on African immigrants and refugees who have experienced female genital cutting (FGC). We also can provide professional medical interpreters at every appointment, if needed.
Related conditions and treatments
As an internationally recognized gynecology program, we deliver comprehensive care for a full spectrum of reproductive health needs—from routine concerns to complex conditions.
- Endometriosis
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginitis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Yeast Infection (Candida Vaginal Infection)
- Amenorrhea
- When You Have an Abnormal Pap Test
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Introduction to Menopause
- Perimenopause
- Ovarian Cysts
- Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)
- Pelvic Pain
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Adenomyosis
- Endometrial Thickening (Hyperplasia)
- Endometrial Polyps or Cervical Polyps
- Genetic Predisposition to Gynecologic Malignancies
- Gynecologic Vascular Issues
- Malpositioned IUD (Missing Strings)
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Birth Control Methods
- Pap Test
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
- Endometrial Ablation
- Tubal Sterilization
- Cone Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- LEEP
- Hormone Therapy for Women
- Tubal Sterilization Surgery
- Pelvic Laparoscopy
- Myomectomy
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Gynecologic Surgery
- IUD Insertion
- Sonata Fibroid Procedure
Specialized care near you
Access care across Mass General Brigham, with specialized services available at community hospitals and leading academic medical centers. No matter your disease or condition, our specialists are nearby and ready to help.
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Contact a gynecology location or specialist to learn about your care options. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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