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• posted: Feb. 14, 2019
• Pap smear

Why are Pap Smears Necessary? If you are age 21 or older, you may be asked to get a pap smear. It’s also called a pap test, and it’s a common Read More

• posted: Feb. 05, 2019
• Irregular Menstruation

Treating Irregular Periods Irregular periods are common when you first start menstruating. It’s common for them to be early or late, but as you get older, your menstrual cycle should become Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2019
• Bladder Infection

Bladder infections have a way of making themselves known. You may be making multiple trips to the bathroom, feeling like you constantly have to go again. But once you’re in Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2019
• Hysterectomy

Why Would a Hysterectomy Be Necessary? Do you need a hysterectomy? Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery among women in America. A hysterectomy is a surgical operation to remove a Read More

• posted: Dec. 14, 2018
• Infertility

If you are having trouble conceiving it’s important to turn to your OBGYN for help. While it isn’t a topic that a lot of people feel comfortable talking about, at Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2018
• Pap smear

The Importance of a Pap Smear A pap smear, also known as a Pap test or cervical smear, is a routine procedure done at your gynecologist’s office to detect any irregularities Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2018
• Pregnancy Care

Find out the importance behind visiting us for routine pregnancy checkups. Once the strip turns pink we know the rush of emotions that you’re experiencing. No matter whether this is your Read More

• posted: Nov. 16, 2018
• Endometriosis,  Pain

Managing endometriosis Endometriosis is a gynecological condition affecting millions of American women of child-bearing years. An extreme overgrowth of the lining of the uterus (endometrium), this painful and persistent malady leaves Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2018
• IUD,  Diaphragm

Choosing the right birth control to suit your needs and lifestyle is a very important and personal decision that you will have to consider if you are sexually active and Read More

• posted: Oct. 17, 2018
• Painful sex,  OBGYN

Dyspareunia is the technical term for pain during intercourse. It's not uncommon for women to experience painful sexual intercourse at some point in their lives. It may be a sign Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2018
• Mammograms

Visiting a gynecologist such as Dr. J. Gabriel Guajardo in Brownsville, TX, on a regular basis can be lifesaving. Below is an overview of why these checkups are so important. Routine Checkups: An annual examination is Read More

• posted: Sep. 28, 2018
• Colposcopy

Need a colposcopy? If your pap test results are abnormal, your doctor may ask you to have a colposcopy. Colposcopy is an effective and safe procedure. It's important to attend Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2018
• Obstetrician

You noticed those two pink strips very distinctly this time. You are pregnant! This can be an exciting and emotional moment in a couple’s life. Finding out you are going Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2018
• Osteoporosis,  Women's Health

As you might imagine, women’s bones are smaller than men’s, which puts women at a risk for developing osteoporosis, a chronic condition that causes a loss of bone density and Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2018
• Screening

Find out what screenings are available to check for HPV and HPV-related disease.   The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that affects millions of Americans most often during the late teen Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2018
• Ovarian Cysts,  Abdominal Pain

Do you deal with ovarian cysts often? Wondering if this is the cause of your abdominal pain? All women will experience abdominal pain at some point during their lifetime. Most of Read More