Gynecological care in Anchorage, Alaska
Our specialists work to provide treatment for women and ensure your long-term health.
Alaska Regional Hospital provides a full range of gynecological services to meet your needs during all stages of life. Our offerings include well-woman exams, guidance on menopause and gynecological surgery.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Women's health conditions we treat
Gynecological conditions and cancers we treat include:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Bleeding between periods
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometriosis
- Fallopian tube cancer
- Female incontinence
- Frequent and urgent need to urinate
- Genital sores or lumps
- Irregular pelvic pain or pressure
- Menopausal uterine changes
- Menorrhagia
- Ovarian cancer
- Ovarian cysts
- Pain or discomfort during intercourse
- Perimenopausal
- Peritoneal cancer
- Polyps
- Tumors
- Unexpected pregnancy
- Uterine cancer
- Uterine fibroids
- Uterine prolapse
- Vaginal burning
- Vaginal cancer
- Vaginal discharge with an unusual odor
- Vaginal itching
- Vaginal redness
- Vaginal swelling or soreness
- Vulvar cancer
Gynecology services we offer
Our staff is committed to providing you with gynecological care than spans a numerous fields, including oncology and minimally invasive surgery.
Gynecological treatments
Our team of specialists offer a broad spectrum of nonsurgical procedures, including:
- Hormonal evaluation
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Management of abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Management of irregular periods or lack of periods
- Management of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Management of menopause
- Pap smears
Additionally, we offer breast lump evaluations and full cancer screenings on an inpatient basis, as well as through our outpatient imaging center. There, you may receive computerized tomography scans (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs), ultrasounds, stereotactic biopsies and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans, or, bone density scans.
Gynecological oncology
In conjunction with our oncology department, we treat a breadth of gynecological and reproductive cancers. At our hospital, you will find cancer-fighting research, detection, treatment, clinical trials, education and support. Our treatment options include:
- Brachytherapy
- Cancer pain management
- Chemotherapy
- Outpatient infusion therapy
- Radiation therapy
Gynecological surgery
When medication and noninvasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, surgical care remains the most accepted and effective form of treatment for many gynecological conditions.
Minimally invasive surgery
We are able to use minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures to treat a variety of gynecological conditions, including cancers. Some of the more common minimally invasive procedures we perform include:
- Endometrial resection
- Myomectomy
- Ovarian cystectomy
- Robot-assisted gynecology surgery
Our surgeons maintain a commitment to performing minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. Some of the primary benefits of this type of care include:
- Faster recovery
- Less pain
- Minimal scarring
- Shorter hospital stays
Robot-assisted surgery
Robot-assisted surgery is now an option for a number of gynecological procedures, including hysterectomies. During robot-assisted surgery, your surgeon will make several small incisions, similar to traditional laparoscopy, before using high-definition, 3D viewing capabilities to navigate through your procedure. This surgical system gives your surgeon increased precision and control.