Cervical polyp removal – A cervical polyp is a small, irregular growth on the surface of your cervix or in your cervical canal. During your pelvic exam, if Dr. Lacy discovers any small polyps she can perform a fast and painless polypectomy by using a tool called forceps to grab the base and gently twist it off. The polyp is then sent to our lab to make sure it is benign, which they almost always are.

Colposcopy – A colposcopy is a procedure that uses a special tool (called a colposcope) that looks like a giant microscope to look at your cervix and vagina more closely. Its mainly used if you’ve have abnormal Pap smear results or have tested positive for HPV, and allows Dr. Lacy to look for abnormal cells or tissue that could be precancerous or cancerous. If she notices anything unusual, she will do a biopsy and will send that to our lab to check whether it is benign or not. This is not a procedure that can be done while on your menstrual period, and you should avoid putting anything in your vagina for the 48 hours before your appointment (including tampons, vaginal medications, and sexual intercourse.)

Incision and Drainage (I&D) – An I&D is a minor procedure to release trapped pus or fluid from a cyst, boil, or abscess. The most common ones we see here at MORE 901 are what’s known as a Bartholin cyst. People with female reproductive systems have what’s called a Bartholin gland near the vaginal opening, which can become blocked and create a small to large sized cyst that can lead to discomfort and infection. When that happens, Dr. Lacy can use a local anesthetic to numb the area before using a scalpel to create a small incision where the fluid can drain out. If an infection is present, you might need oral antibiotics as well.