Clinical Research

  • Research Opportunities

    • Post-menopausal feminine dryness
    Up to 40 percent of post-menopausal women experience feminine dryness. More than just uncomfortable, feminine dryness can result in itching, burning, pain and bleeding when women are engaged in intimate activity.

    Local physicians are currently testing an investigational vaginal drug to determine if it’s as safe and effective as another vaginal drug now available to women.

    So, if you’re between the ages of 30 and 75, post-menopausal and experiencing any of the previously-mentioned symptoms, you may be eligible to participate in this research study. Qualified participants will receive both the study drug and study-related care free of charge.

    To learn more about the study or if you’re interested in enrolling, please call Carol Mack, PA or Holly Spalt at 202-293-1000.

Routine Services

  • Annual wellness exams
  • HPV vaccine
  • Cancer screening and surveillance:
  • Pap smears
  • HPV tests
  • Pelvic exams
  • Breast exams
  • Management of hormonal and non-hormonal contraception

Specialized Services

  • IUD insertion
  • Laproscopic and hysteroscopic sterilization
  • Evaluation and treatment of:
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • Abnormal cervical cytology
  • Vulvovaginal disorders
  • Chronic pelvic pain/endometriosis
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Ovulation induction
  • Fertility testing and evaluation
  • Surgical interventions:
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Laparotomy
  • Tubal cannulation
  • Intrauterine insemination
  • In vitro fertilization
  • Third-party reproduction
  • Fertility preservation
  • Confirmation of menopause as the cause for menopausal symptoms
  • Management of symptoms:
    • Low sexual desire
    • Vaginal and urinary problems
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Mood swings
    • Thinning hair
    • Loss of breast fullness
    • Hormone therapy, including bioidentical hormone therapy
    • Natural/alternative therapies
  • Bone density testing to determine bone mass and risk of fracture
  • Prescription management
  • Lifestyle change recommendations
  • Diet and exercise recommendations
  • Education on fracture risk reduction
  • Diagnosis and evaluation of cause(s)
  • Treatment of symptoms:
  • Low sexual desire
  • Inability to become aroused
  • Lack of orgasm
  • Painful intercourse
  • Treatment of underlying hormonal conditions, anxiety or depression
  • Treatment may include:
    • Medication adjustments (current medications that may have sexual side effects)
    • Hormone therapy
    • Exercises
    • Lifestyle changes
    • Education
    • Counseling