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    A Woman's Way Gynecology

    Dr. Ilene Gewirtz
    East Islip, NY

Our Health Mission

Our experienced medical professionals put your healing needs first. We are proud to provide a high quality medical experience, and are committed to promoting health and wellness for every patient. Our goal is to help you heal quickly and live your healthiest life.

Experience, Expertise and Professionalism

 With years of experience, our medical team will provide a thorough assessment and work with you to develop a recovery plan that's right for you. We provide comprehensive gynecologic care to meet your acute needs and prevent illness. We understand the importance of providing education and support regarding the most effective ways to take care of your body, so that you can heal quickly

Physicians Who Care

With empathy and compassion, not only will our team help you treat your existing conditions, we also work to promote wellness

We strive to help you improve your quality of life, achieve your wellness goals, and support your best possible life.

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  • Ilene Gewirtz, MD, FACOG

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  • Female Sterilization (Tubal Ligation)

    OVERVIEW Tubal ligation is a surgical method of sterilization for women. The fallopian tubes are blocked or severed to prevent fertilized eggs from traveling down the tubes into the uterus. While tubal ligation is typically performed laparoscopically, with tiny abdominal incisions rather than a large ...

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  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

    OVERVIEW What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a common endocrine disorder affecting as many as 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, according to womenshealth.gov. PCOS is characterized by enlarged ovaries that contain follicles, or small collections of fluid, and ...

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  • Heavy Menstrual Periods

    OVERVIEW While the amount of blood a woman loses during a menstrual cycle can vary widely depending on the woman and the cycle, some unlucky women experience blood loss and cramping so severe that it interferes with their day-to-day activities. The condition is called menorrhagia, and it affects more ...

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  • Hysterectomy

    OVERVIEW A hysterectomy is a medical procedure in which all or part of a woman's uterus is removed. A woman's ovaries and Fallopian tubes may also be removed at the same time, depending on the reason for the hysterectomy. When is a Hysterectomy Needed? A hysterectomy can be used to treat a number of ...

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  • Annual Gynecological Exams

    OVERVIEW Have you been to your OB/GYN for your annual exam? While receiving an annual exam may not always be pleasant, they are key to ensuring your good health as you age. The Importance of Annual Exams Annual gynecological exams serve a number of purposes. The most important is to diagnose any abnormalities ...

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  • Infertility

    OVERVIEW Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected sex. This span is shortened to six months if the woman is over the age of 35. Women who can become pregnant but are unable to sustain the pregnancy may also considered be infertile. Approximately a third ...

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  • Contraceptives

    OVERVIEW Contraception, also known as birth control, prevents pregnancy by using one or more methods, medications or devices. Medical contraception has been available since the 1960s, and, in that time, a wide variety of options have been introduced, ranging from permanent sterilization to products for ...

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  • Menopausal Hormonal Therapy

    OVERVIEW Hormone replacement therapy is a medical intervention designed to boost a woman's hormone levels. As women get closer to menopause (the average age at onset is 51), their naturally occurring hormone levels ­- particularly estrogen and progesterone ­ decrease considerably. This deficiency can ...

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  • Menopause

    OVERVIEW Menopause is a natural and expected hormonal shift that marks the end of the childbearing age with the cessation of the menstrual cycle. Nearly all women go through this change at some point in their lives, with the vast majority of women experiencing it between the ages of 40 and 60. Menopause ...

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  • Family Planning

    OVERVIEW Family planning is a process in which an individual or couple comes up with a strategy of when to become pregnant and how to use birth control methods to carry out these plans. Family planning is a concept typically used by a female-­male couple to control when, how and if they conceive. For ...

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Office Hours

Schedule subject to change during pandemic

A Womans Way Gynocology

Monday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Special Request

Sunday:

Closed