If a patient is told their pap smear (or pap test) was abnormal, it means that the test found abnormal cells on the cervix. Pap smears are done because they are the best way to prevent and detect cervical cancer. However, an abnormal result does […]
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If you have been trying to conceive, it can be hard to wait to take an in-home pregnancy test or await results from a blood test at your doctor’s office. The same hormones that are measured in both of these tests are also responsible for
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When you are pregnant, your health and the health of your unborn child are your main priorities. If you have not yet received a flu shot, contact Woodlands OBGYN Associates for an appointment. One point you should know about flu shots is that they are
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The human body experiences many changes in development through the course of a normal lifetime. Women begin experiencing sexual development sometime during or before their teen years as hormone levels increase. Later in life, they undergo new changes related to hormone fluctuations. What Does Menopause
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Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when one or more of the pelvic organs slip out of position and bulge into a woman’s vagina. Anything that increases the pressure in the abdomen can lead to prolapse, including pregnancy and childbirth, obesity, respiratory problems that cause a long-term
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Hormonal contraception, as the name implies, is a type of medication. Birth control pills are the most popular, but there are also shots and patches. Barrier contraception, on the other hand, stops semen from reaching its intended destination. Condoms and IUDs (intra-uterine devices) are both
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Endometriosis is a disorder resulting from the uterine lining growing outside the uterus where it has no way to break down and bleed out with each menstrual cycle. Cysts often form on the ovaries and act as an irritant, producing scar tissue and even adhesions
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Although tomosynthesis technology is relatively new, it is definitely creating quite the buzz in breast health care. Tomosynthesis, or 3D mammography, is the next step in breast cancer detection. Unlike conventional 2D mammography, tomosynthesis takes multiple pictures of the breast from several different angles. Radiologists
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We are proud to announce that Houston Methodist the Woodlands and six of its hospitals, including the one here at The Woodlands, have been identified as providing outstanding performance in gynecologic surgery, as measured by Healthgrades, a leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians
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While we at Woodlands OBGYN treat uterine fibroids, we thought it would be a good time to share more information about them and how you can naturally prevent them via a smart diet. In short, uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or just
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