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• posted: Aug. 27, 2021
• Gestational diabetes

Even if you’ve never been diagnosed with diabetes, some women can develop diabetes during pregnancy. This is known as gestational diabetes and is often diagnosed by the 24th week of Read More

• posted: Aug. 09, 2021
• PPH,  Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage occurs when there is severe and prolonged bleeding of 500ml or more that occurs within 24 hours after giving birth. This often occurs after the placenta has been Read More

• posted: Jul. 26, 2021
• Menopause,  Osteoporosis

Menopause occurs when a woman no longer has her period for a full year. While menopause can occur in a woman’s 40s, these days the average age is 51 for Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2021
• Maternal Age

In the US, more and more women are deciding to have children later in life. Of course, as women wait until their mid-to-late 30s or even 40s to have children Read More

• posted: Jun. 24, 2021
• Vaginal Agenesis

Vaginal agenesis is a rare congenital condition that impacts the development of a baby’s reproductive system. As a result, a baby girl may be born without certain reproductive organs or Read More

• posted: Jun. 14, 2021
• Amenorrhea

While everything from stress to overexercising could lead you to skip a period, if you begin missing multiple periods you may be wondering what’s going on. Could you be dealing Read More

• posted: Jun. 07, 2021
• Gynecologist

Your gynecologist in Brownsville, TX, can help you stay healthy. It’s easy to procrastinate when scheduling a gynecology appointment, but you need to maintain your health. Yearly visits to your gynecologist Read More

• posted: May 26, 2021
• Birth Control

Birth control isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to family planning. What is considered ideal birth control for one woman won’t be the ideal option for another. This is why it’s important Read More

• posted: May 11, 2021
• Pregnancy Milestones

It might feel like those nine months are a blur of excitement, rollercoaster emotions, and planning, but each new milestone and development can be exciting for soon-to-be parents. During your Read More

• posted: Apr. 20, 2021
• Postpartum,  Postpartum Depression

The postpartum period is defined as the first six weeks after delivery. During this time, new moms are dealing with everything from breastfeeding and changes in sleep to the ups Read More

• posted: Apr. 07, 2021
• HPV,  Human Papillomavirus

HPV stands for human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted infection that is found in nearly 79 million Americans at this very moment. About 80 percent of men and women who are Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2021
• Urinary Incontinence

Are you experiencing bladder control problems? Do you notice urinary leakage during the most inopportune moments? Do you find that the number of bathroom trips you take has increased significantly? Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2021
• Yeast Infection

Yeast infections are one of life’s unpleasant issues. Most women will experience at least one yeast infection during their lifetime. The discharge, itching, burning, and vaginal rash can leave any Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2021
• Annual Wellness Exams

When was the last time you visited the gynecologist for a checkup? Just as your doctor can alert you to elevated blood sugar levels or high blood pressure and a Read More

• posted: Mar. 09, 2021
• Miscarriage

We understand the turmoil and grief that comes from a miscarriage. It’s important to know that you are not alone. Miscarriages are incredibly common. In fact, about 15-25 percent of Read More

• posted: Feb. 22, 2021
• Ovarian Cysts

If you are a woman, then chances are fairly good that you’ve had an ovarian cyst before. Maybe even several already; however, it’s also just as likely that you didn’t Read More