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		The GYN Center for Women's Health
			Gyn Center for Women's Health
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		Dr. Mark DeFrancesco


		Dr. Mark Preston


		Dr M. Pearlstone

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Practice Members:
Mark DeFrancesco, MD	Dr. Mark Preston
Dr Melissa Pearlstone

Care Philosophy

Our practice sets a new standard in women's health care. By concentrating on Gynecology only, we run a more efficient office, and can focus on your overall women's health care needs.

Locations

The GYN Center for Women's Health See map
60 Westwood Avenue
Suite 200
Waterbury, Connecticut 06708
(203) 574-5501
(203) 596-0912 (FAX)

Our Services

Gynecology and Women's Health
Uro-Gynecology and Bladder Problems
Menopause
HPV and Cervical Cancer Screening

Insurance

Almost all insurance plans

Patient Education Resources

Menopause
	Medem Learning Center: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) / Medem
	Osteoporosis / ACOG
	Midlife Transitions: A Guide to Approaching Menopause / ACOG
	Hormone Replacement Therapy: Other Medications Prescribed With HRT / AMA
	The Menopause Years / ACOG
	Menopausal Bleeding / ACOG
	Hormone Therapy / ACOG
	Questions and Answers on Hormone Therapy / ACOG
	Menopause and Hormones / GOV
Teens and Young Adults
	Genital HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) in Adolescents Fact Sheet / ACOG
	Especially for Teens: Birth Control / ACOG
	Let's Talk Facts About Teen Suicide / APA
	Acne: Causes / NIH
	Girls and Puberty: Menstruation / HHS
	Especially for Teens: Your First Gyn Visit / ACOG
	JAMA Patient Page: Acne / JAMA/Archives
	Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Questions and Answers / NIH
	Especially for Teens: You and Your Sexuality / ACOG
Frequently Asked Questions
	Medem Learning Center: Contraception Choices / Medem
	Does the Use of Combination Oral Contraceptives Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women with Fibrocystic Breast Changes, Fibroadenoma, or a Family History of Breast Cancer? / ACOG
	Contraception / NIH
	Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women Older than 35 Years? / ACOG
	Birth Control Pills / ACOG
	The Intrauterine Device / ACOG
	Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with Migraine Headaches? / ACOG
	Abnormal Pap Test Results / ACOG
	Pain During Intercourse / ACOG
	Preparing for Surgery / ACOG
	Definitions of Sexual Assault / ACOG
	Exercising Your Pelvic Muscles / NIH
Common Gyn Problems
	Vaginitis / AMA
	Premenstrual Syndrome / ACOG
	Endometriosis / NIH
	Uterine Fibroids / ACOG
	Pelvic Support Problems / ACOG
	What Every Woman and Her Doctor Should Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / AACE
	Ovarian Cysts / ACOG
	Pelvic Pain / ACOG
	Genital Herpes / ACOG
	Human Papillomavirus Infection / ACOG
	Vaginitis: Causes and Treatments / ACOG
	Abnormal Uterine Bleeding / ACOG
	Premenstrual Syndrome / ACOG
	Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) / Medem-APA
	Dysmenorrhea / ACOG
	Chronic Pelvic Pain / ACOG
	Domestic Violence / ACOG
	Urinary Tract Infections / ACOG
	Urinary Incontinence / ACOG
	Osteoporosis / ACOG
Staying Healthy
	JAMA Patient Page: Heart Disease and Women / JAMA/Archives
	Tips for a Healthy Life for Women / CDC
	Healthy Eating / ACOG
	Medem Learning Center: Osteoporosis Prevention and Bone Health / Medem
	Keeping Your Heart Healthy / ACOG
	Calcium and Vitamin D: Important at Every Age / NIH
	For Women Ages 65 and Older: Staying Healthy / ACOG
	Exercise and Fitness / ACOG
	Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit / ACOG
	Cholesterol and Your Health / ACOG
	For Women Ages 65 and Older: Staying Active / ACOG
	Depression: What Every Woman Should Know / NIH
Cancer Prevention and Screening
	Medem Learning Center: Breast Cancer: Awareness Saves Lives / Medem
	JAMA Patient Page: Detecting Skin Cancer / JAMA/Archives
	JAMA Patient Page: Preventing Cancer / JAMA/Archives
	Cancer Basics: What Can I Do to Reduce My Risk? / AMA
	Cigarette Smoking and Cancer: Questions and Answers / NIH
	Reducing Your Risk of Cancer / ACOG
	Breast and Ovarian Cancer Screening / NIH
	Atlas of the Body: The Breast — Disorders / AMA
	What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer / NIH
	Breast Self-Exam / ACOG
	Breast Cancer Screening / ACOG
Common Procedures
	Sterilization by Laparoscopy / ACOG
	Sterilization for Women and Men / ACOG
	Endometrial Ablation / ACOG
	Hysteroscopy / ACS
	D & C for Miscarriage / ACS
	Hysteroscopy / ACOG
	Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure / ACOG
	D & C for Uterine Bleeding Problems / ACS
	Hysterectomy / ACS
	Laparoscopy / ACOG
	Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy / ACOG
	Colposcopy / ACOG
	Dilation and Curettage / ACOG