
Providing exceptional gynecologic care, especially for those with pelvic pain
Dr. Brooke Hyman
My vision is for all women to thrive. Chronic pelvic pain can prevent that. My goal is to get you feeling better, which means getting back to the things you love - spending time with family, engaging with your community, and even going on adventures.
My passion is taking care of women who suffer from chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, and pain with intimacy.
I offer comprehensive consultations, where I will truly listen to you. We will work together to find the cause of your pain, even if you’ve had a normal ultrasound in the past. We will create a personalized treatment plan that addresses each of the underlying issues.
Because being a woman doesn’t have to hurt.
In the Office Non-Surgical Services
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Comprehensive history & examination
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Targeted injections in the abdominal wall to treat trigger points
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The following nerve blocks may be a part of your treatment plan:
Iliohypogastric nerve block
Ilioinguinal nerve block
Genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve
Pudendal nerve block
Paracervical block
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We will discuss which medications, if any, may be useful in treating your pain. This may include:
Hormones
Muscle relaxers
Gama aminobutyric (GABA) analogs
Topical anesthetics
Topical steroids
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Please note, I do not prescribe chronic opioids.
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We can place and/ or remove IUDs
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We can place and/ or remove Nexplanon
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This is a procedure to take a sample of tissue from the lining of the uterus. It can be useful if you have been having irregular bleeding.
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This is a test that collects cells from the cervix, to help screen for cervical cancer
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If pregnancy is not part of your short-term plan, we can get you protected.
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We can discuss treatments for common symptoms of peri-menopause including hot flashes/ night sweats, irregular bleeding and vaginal dryness. This may include hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or other medications as appropriate.
In the Operating Room Surgical Services
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Targeted injections into the muscles of the pelvic floor (that create the walls of the vagina). This can be helpful to treat chronic pain, as well as pain with intercourse. The benefit to having this procedure done in the operating room is that you will be comfortable with anesthesia!
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This involves placing a camera into the uterus. There are no incisions on the abdomen. This helps us to identify and treat any abnormalities along the lining of the uterus, such as fibroids, polyps, or overgrowth of endometrial tissue.
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This involves placing a camera into the abdomen. It is useful to make a diagnosis of endometriosis.
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This involves placing a camera into the abdomen and removing one or both fallopian tubes. It can be useful for fallopian tube disorders, or to permanently prevent pregnancy.
This procedure may or may not be combined with hysterectomy.
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This involves placing a camera into the abdomen and removing either a cyst from the ovary (cystectomy) or the ovary itself (oophorectomy).
This procedure may or may not be combined with hysterectomy.
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This involves placing a camera into the abdomen and removing the uterus and cervix. It is useful in treating many pelvic pain disorders such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, primary dysmenorrhea, fibroids, and irregular bleeding.