• 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

• posted: Jul. 26, 2018
• Pap Smears

Regular pap smears, or pap tests, are an important part of women's preventive health care. A pap smear is a way to check for cancer of the cervix, the opening to a woman's womb. Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2018
• Pregnancy,  OBGYN

Congratulations! You just found out you are going to have a baby. Now what? First and foremost, it is important that you and your unborn child get the proper care Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2018
• Menopause

Usually around the time that women reach their late 40s or early 50s, they may notice changes occurring in their body. This is because the reproductive hormones, estrogen and progesterone, Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2018
• STI

If you are sexually active, getting regular STI screenings is a crucial and proactive practice to adopt for both your health and the health of your future partners. It’s important Read More

• posted: Jun. 05, 2018
• Prenatal

Whether you think you might be pregnant or you already took a home pregnancy test that came back positive, it’s important that you schedule an appointment with your OBGYN as Read More

• posted: May 15, 2018
• Menopause,  OBGYN

Getting older means overcoming many different obstacles as your life and your body change. But you must deal with one that is uniquely female: menopause and the symptoms that come Read More

• posted: May 09, 2018
• Pregnancy

Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant soon? Regular visits to your obstetrician can help you and your baby stay healthy throughout your pregnancy. Dr. J. Gabriel Guajardo offers Read More

• posted: May 01, 2018
• Postpartum Care

OBGYNS recommend that women come in for a postpartum visit approximately 6 weeks after giving birth. Unfortunately, medical reports state that the percentage of women that actually go to these Read More

• posted: Apr. 19, 2018
• Urinary Incontinence

There are many ways to get bladder incontinence under control. Dealing with a loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence can be embarrassing. Being concerned that you might not be able to make Read More

• posted: Apr. 13, 2018
• Mammogram

With breast cancer being the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women it’s now more important than ever to educate women on the importance of getting regular mammograms. While most Read More