Services
Gynecologic Services Provided by Thie MD
The following concerns:
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Hormonal or surgical control of uterine bleeding
Endometriosis
Assessing patients for painful periods and painful intercourse and fertility preservation
Fertility Preservation
Preserving the uterus and/or ovaries or oocytes for future fertility. Bethesda Fertility Center now has IRB approval for egg freezing
Menopause and Perimenopause
Provide an evaluation of your health at the time around the menopause with a discussion of menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, sexual health and benefits and risks of various treatments. Early menopause, which is defining as before age 35, is also diagnosed and treated.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A hormone imbalance which can result in irregular periods and increased hair growth as well as ultrasound changes in the ovaries. This problem is often found along with insulin resistance and problems with sugar levels
Osteoporosis
Initial evaluation for bone loss and risk for fracture
Uterine Fibroids
Treatment of fibroid tumors in the uterus that are causing symptoms such as pressure or heavy bleeding. Preservation of the uterus if this is desired by the patient
Gynecological Surgical Procedures Provided:
Endometrial Ablation
Procedure to treat the lining tissue of the uterine cavity to decrease heavy bleeding without the need for hysterectomy
Tubal Occlusion Procedure (Adiana or Essure)
Blockage of the fallopian tubes by inserting a device into the tubal openings
through the cervix and into the uterus. These procedures may be done in our
office under local anesthesia.
Hysteroscopy
Procedure to evaluate and treat problems in the cavity of the uterus
Hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus when other treatments have failed
Laparoscopy/Da Vinci Robotic surgery
Outpatient surgery for many gynecologic problems such as endometriosis and
ovarian cysts. Now with the Da Vinci robotic laparoscopy, more extensive
surgeries such as myomectomy (uterine fibroid removal) can be done as
outpatient procedures in some cases.
Myomectomy
Removal of uterine fibroids with conservation of the uterus. This may be done with a DaVinci robotic procedure or may in some cases require an open procedure.
Dr. Thie provides other services not specifically listed, so please call the office if you have questions. Dr. Thie does not deliver babies but monitors patients in early pregnancy before referral to an obstetrician. We do not treat gynecologic cancer or evaluate for abnormal pap smears in our office but can make referrals. We do not treat primary bladder problems or uterine prolapse. We do not treat patients less than 14 years old but have no upper age limit. Please call with any questions.
