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Complete Care for Women

From annual exams to menopause management, we offer gynecological care during every stage of your life More >>

Are You Planning a Family?
We can help you make informed decisions about getting pregnant, preparing for a healthy pregnancy and birth control More >>

Is Your Birth Control Up-to-Date?
Discover the latest birth control options and what’s right for you More >>

Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?
Learn how you get tested for osteoporosis and get the care that you need More >>

Find Relief for Menopause
We can help find the right treatment for you, and help you ease into this phase of your life More >>

Do You Need Surgery?
We offer the latest surgical procedures, using minimally invasive techniques More >>

Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
The region’s most advanced specialists are here for you. Call 877-722-HOPE (4673) or 610-402-CARE for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists. More >>

Are You Having Difficulty Getting Pregnant?
We can help with a wide range of treatments including fertility drugs and in vitro fertilization More >>

Do You Have Bladder Problems or Pelvic Pain?
Our urogynecology specialists can help with a care plan specialized just for you More >>

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Q: I have very painful periods. Could it be more than menstrual cramps?
A: While pain during menstruation could indicate several conditions, the most common gynecologic cause is endometriosis. This condition occurs when functioning endometrial cells, normally found within the uterus, back up into the pelvis.

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