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• posted: Feb. 06, 2018
• Sex,  Intercourse,  Period

While your period may put a damper on some of your activities it doesn’t have to get in the way of everything. OB-GYNs often hear women asking whether it’s okay Read More

• posted: Feb. 05, 2018
• High-Risk Pregnancy

Know what to expect when you are expecting…with a high-risk pregnancy. Finding out you’re pregnant is such an exciting time; however, finding out you are a high-risk pregnancy can make things Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2018
• Fertility Treatments,  Incontinence

Zika virus has certainly gotten a lot of attention in the news lately. If you’ve been traveling recently then no doubt you’ve also seen the warning signs in the security Read More

• posted: Jan. 02, 2018
• HIV

Finding out that you’re pregnant can be exciting news; however, if you’ve also been diagnosed with HIV then you may be feeling more concerned about what this means for your Read More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2017
• Breastfeeding

When it comes to our babies, we only want to give them the very best. As a new mother, there are so many decisions you will have to make regarding Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2017
• Breech Delivery,  Abnormal Labor

At some point during the course of your pregnancy, you will create a birth plan with your OBGYN. In your birth plan, you will decide what you do and don’t Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2017
• Gynecologist

Not sure if you need to see a gynecologist? Our Brownsville, TX, gynecologist, Dr. J. Gabriel Guajardo, shares a few reasons that you may want to make an appointment. You're sexually Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2017
• Cervicitis

Have you been diagnosed with cervicitis? If so, chances are pretty good that you have questions about this condition. This condition, which causes inflammation of the cervix, is surprisingly common. Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2017
• Pregnant,  Diabetes

While being pregnant should be an exciting time, if you are dealing with diabetes then you may be worried about how this condition could impact your pregnancy or the health Read More

• posted: Oct. 13, 2017
• Pregnancy,  Postpartum Care

Giving birth is one of the most exciting, beautiful, and difficult things many women will ever do. Taking care of yourself afterward may seem trivial in comparison with the demands Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2017
• Age,  Preeclampsia,  Multiple pregnancy,  Fetal issues,  Placenta previa,  Multiple miscarriages

High-risk pregnancies occur when your health or that of your baby can be affected during the pregnancy or delivery. Are you concerned your pregnancy may be high-risk? Take a look Read More

• posted: Sep. 28, 2017
• Fertility Treatment

If are experiencing difficulty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to term, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12% of women between Read More

• posted: Sep. 15, 2017
• Pap Smears

Due to the complexities of the female reproductive system, women have health concerns that require regular testing by an Ob/Gyn (obstetrician-gynecologist). The standard gynecological test administered to women in their Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2017
• Preconception Counseling

Preconception counseling is an important step in pregnancy planning. When you are ready to have become pregnant, it is a good idea to schedule an appointment with your obstetrician or Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2017
• Contraception

When it comes to preventing pregnancy, there are many options available today. Common birth control methods for women include oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices and Depo-Provera injections. However, contraception isn’t one Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2017
• Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis weakens your bones and can cause them to break easily. The condition is particularly common in older people. In fact, more than 53 million people in the U.S. either Read More