Dr. Pamela Griffin Cobb, MD is a gynecologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in gynecology. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Pamela Griffin Cobb, MD is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) and Atrium Health.
251 Eastway Drive
Charlotte, NC 28213
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
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:
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.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.
The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:
Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.
For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis
may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.
In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.
Dr. Pamela Griffin Cobb, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1992. She completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1992)
Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals (1996)
Licensed In: North Carolina
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Novo Nordisk Inc |
$305
Victoza $208 |
NovoLog $96 |
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$142
FARXIGA $126 |
SYMBICORT $15 |
Duchesnay USA Incorporated |
$40
Diclegis $40 |
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Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$26
Skyla $15 |
Essure $11 |
LUMARA HEALTH INC. |
$15
Makena $15 |
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Other |
$23
WOUND THERAPEUTICS $10 |
$12 |
Food and Beverage | $550 |
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Dr. Pamela Cobb is a Charlotte, NC physician who specializes in general obstetrics & gynecology and gynecology. She attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC) for residency. Her areas of expertise include the following: colposcopy, gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and puberty. Dr. Cobb is professionally affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC).