Delivering Care for Life
Great women’ s health care begins with a relationship with an obstetrician-gynecologist( ob-gyn). The expert ob-gyns at UPMC Magee-Womens in Washington help women stay healthy throughout their lives. They provide everything from regular checkups to diagnosing potential problems or conditions. When that happens, they are able to coordinate state-of-the-art care with a UPMC Magee-Womens specialist. Ob-gyn services include:
• Annual gynecology wellness exams.
• Birth control counseling.
• Breast health evaluation.
• Cervical cancer screenings.
• Fertility counseling and treatment.
• Menopause and midlife care.
• Prenatal and postpartum care.
Sometimes, women need specialized care, surgery, or long-term treatment. UPMC Magee-Womens has board-certified doctors in multiple specialties who help women with conditions such as:
• Endometriosis.
• Fibroids.
• Pelvic floor problems.
• Cancers of the reproductive organs.
These specialists travel to offices, clinics, and hospitals throughout Pennsylvania to deliver direct, in-person care. It’ s also possible to connect online with specialists through the UPMC Magee-Womens Virtual Care Center.
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Gynecologic Oncology Now Available at UPMC Magee-Womens in Washington
Jamie Lesnock, MD, a board-certified gynecologic oncologist with the UPMC Magee-Womens Gynecologic Cancer Program, now sees patients in Washington, Pa.
Gynecologic oncologists specialize in treating cancers of the female reproductive organs. They work closely with colleagues at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to connect patients with the right treatment— ranging from surgery to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Gynecologic cancers include cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. Because symptoms of gynecologic cancers can mimic other conditions, it’ s important to be aware of these possible warning signs:
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge.
• Pelvic pain, pressure, or fullness.
• Abdominal bloating, feeling full quickly, or having difficulty eating.
• Abdominal or back pain.
• More frequent or urgent need to urinate and / or constipation.
• Pain during intercourse.
• Painful urination.
• Itching, burning, pain, or tenderness of the vulva, or skin changes such as a rash, sores, or warts.
For more information about gynecologic oncology services available in Washington, call 412-641-5411.
UPMC Magee-Womens Gynecologic Oncology 104 Wellness Way, Building 2 Washington, PA 15301