Dr. Pollycove's Philosophy and Approach to Women's Care

GYNECOLOGY
The best in gynecological care is a partnership between you and your doctor. In her office, Dr. Pollycove provides complete gynecological care, including routine health screens, pelvic exams, pap smears, breast exams and diagnostic evaluations. Comprehensive gynecological services with the latest and most advanced diagnostic ultrasound, complete hormone evaluation, colposcopy, and abnormal Pap smear evaluation and treatment are provided in the privacy and comfort of her office. Dr. Pollycove’s expertise includes contraception, menopause counseling and management, pelvic pain, breast care and management, menstrual irregularities, gynecological infections, HPV, management of pelvic masses (fibroids, cyst, polyps), infertility, and cancer prevention. Termination of pregnancy is also available, with sensitivity to the highly personal nature of such a procedure.

SURGERY
After twenty years of practicing her love and passion of performing full range gynecological surgery, Dr. Pollycove now refers her patients needing surgery to the most expert surgeons to meet their particular needs. She provides thorough counseling regarding options, indications, explanation of the surgical procedure, as well as optimal healing and complete recovery. Dr. Pollycove addresses preparation on personal, mental and spiritual levels, and she and her office make every effort to optimize patients’ experiences, long term wellness and confidence in their bodies.

PREGNANCY
Comprehensive and personalized preparation for pregnancy, including counseling for her patient and partner, are the focus of Dr. Pollycove’s pre-conceptual care. Initial pregnancy consultation and care are offered to establish a healthy start to pregnancy, enhance family communication and optimize the transition to parenthood. After the pregnancy is established, Dr. Pollycove will assist her patient with referrals for complete obstetrical care to superb OBs that seem to best fit the individual patient’s needs.

MENOPAUSE
During the transition from the reproductive years through menopause and beyond, a woman experiences many physical changes. Every woman journeys through menopause in her unique way. Dr. Pollycove treats each patient as an individual, identifying strategies for optimal wellness and benefits throughout the life span. With many years of clinical research and her office practice, Dr. Pollycove offers women the best individualized pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal, and post-menopausal customized treatments, including Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Dr. Pollycove strives to work in collaboration with each patient to find a balance between personal lifestyle modifications to prevent disease and the full spectrum of integrated medical and non-Western therapeutics. Physical therapy/exercise, nutrition, emotional well-being, personal mindfulness practice and relevant elements that help each of us enjoy optimal health are typically addressed in Dr. Pollycove’s office.