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What Does an Abnormal Pap Test Mean?

By admin
January 15, 2020

At Women’s Health Medical Group, we use Pap tests every day to screen our patients for cervical cancer. It is a standard gynecological procedure that collects a sample of cells from the patient’s cervix. The cells are sent to the lab for testing. This can give us an early heads up if the patient has ... read more


Hot Flashes and You

By admin
December 15, 2019

The instant feeling of heat, as if you just walked out of your air-conditioned office into another Burleson July day — you’re having a hot flash. You picture jumping into Lake Superior in January like some Polar Bear Club Member in Minnesota. You want to crawl into your refrigerator. You’re suddenly envious of those emperor ... read more


The Annoyance that is PMS

By Womens Health Medical Group
November 15, 2019

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology defines premenstrual syndrome as “The cyclic occurrence of symptoms that are sufficiently severe to interfere with some aspects of life, and that appear to have a consistent and predictable relationship to the menses (menstrual period).” To which you just said, “Duh.” Or if you’re currently dealing with PMS, ... read more


The HPV Vaccine Shouldn’t Be An Optional Thing

By Womens Health Medical Group
October 15, 2019

There’s a lot of mumbo jumbo out there about vaccines. When people start trusting the uneducated opinion of a former Playboy centerfold over the scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you know we’ve taken a collective step down the road to Crazytown. Fortunately, if you want to send your child to school ... read more


Stopping Unwanted Pregnancies — Birth Control

By Womens Health Medical Group
September 15, 2019

It seems there is a good deal of shouting about whether or not a woman should have the option of having an abortion or not. Many states, such as Alabama and Georgia, have basically outlawed abortions, even in the case of incest. That seems just a little overwrought. Still, the best way to avoid needing ... read more


Paying Attention to Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

By Womens Health Medical Group
August 15, 2019

Most women have experienced some type of abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting in their lives. In fact, many of us don’t take these instances seriously enough because we’ve had them before. Vaginal bleeding is considered abnormal if it occurs when you aren’t expecting your period, if your flow is either lighter or heavier than normal, ... read more


A Preview of Coming Attractions — Perimenopause

By Womens Health Medical Group
July 15, 2019

Women sometimes misunderstand perimenopause. Defined as the transition into menopause, it begins several years before menopause, as the ovaries begin to produce less estrogen. For most women, perimenopause starts when they are in their 40s, but some women can start in their 30s or even earlier. Perimenopause ends, as you would expect, when you enter ... read more


The Annoyance of Urinary Incontinence

By Womens Health Medical Group
June 15, 2019

Urinary incontinence usually isn’t a serious condition, but it is a serious pain! No one wants to wonder if they laugh or sneeze that their bladder will leak a little. Urinary incontinence is a common condition in women, especially during and after pregnancy, but it can affect all ages. Here’s some more information and how ... read more


Have Some Questions About Menopause?

By Womens Health Medical Group
May 15, 2019

Menopause. Just the word makes women who aren’t yet to the age get a feeling of dread. Hot flashes. Sleep issues. Moodiness. What’s to come? In this month’s Women’s Health Medical Group blog, let’s address a few of the most common questions about menopause. What is it? Menopause is the life stage for a woman ... read more


Three Areas to Be Mindful of with Your Health

By Womens Health Medical Group
April 15, 2019

Despite the ongoing improvements in health care and longer life expectancies for women, there are still no guarantees. At Women’s Health Medical Group, all we think about is women’s health and we want our patients to be thinking about it too. Sometimes awareness and signs to look for is the best medicine. Toward that end, ... read more


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