Dr. Catherine Pearl Browne, DO

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Specializes in: Obstetrics

Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: ectopic pregnancy, endometrial ablation, oophorectomy (ovary removal), and more.

5701 W. Slaughter Lane Building C
Austin, TX 78749

(737) 320-6970

Dr. Catherine Pearl Browne, DO is an obstetrician in Austin, TX specializing in obstetrics. She graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Catherine Pearl Browne, DO is affiliated with St. David's HealthCare and St. David's South Austin Medical Center St. David's Medical Center St. David's North Austin Medical Center.

Office Locations

12201 Renfert Way Suite 325
Austin, TX 78758

(512) 836-2536

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St. David's South Austin Medical Center St. David's Medical Center St. David's North Austin Medical Center

5701 W. Slaughter Lane Building C
Austin, TX 78749

(737) 320-6970

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Some issues Dr. Catherine Pearl Browne, DO can help you with:

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys and removes a thin layer of the uterine lining. It is usually performed to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, especially if bleeding cannot be controlled by medications. After an endometrial ablation, periods often stop completely. If they do not, they are much lighter and easier to manage.

There are many different ways that the uterine lining can be removed, including radiofrequency, heat, microwaves, and cold. Ablations are usually performed with local anesthetic by an OB/GYN. A probe is inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and the end of the probe is expanded or moved around to access the uterine lining. Cramping and discharge afterwards are normal, but the procedure is not particularly painful.

Endometrial ablation is not for everyone. It shouldn't be done by women who have reached menopause, or women with uterine cancer or uterine infections. It is important to remember that an endometrial ablation does not remove the uterus or ovaries, so regular pelvic exams are still important after this procedure. Women who are considering endometrial ablation should also be done having children. Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation, though not likely. If pregnancy does occur, an ablation increases the risks of miscarriage and other problems, so reliable birth control must be used after endometrial ablation all the way through menopause.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

In The News

“"We almost lost her three times," said her OB-GYN, Dr. Catherine Browne, whose voice broke repeatedly as she recalled the case.”—"Severe complications for women during childbirth are skyrocketing - and could often be prevented", Philly Voice, December 2017