HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, is a term we have become more familiar with in recent years. While many women may recognize the word, their awareness may stop there. Without basic knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (like the fact that there are several strains), a woman who receives a positive HPV test may be overwhelmed with questions.… Read More »
Summertime has historically been a season of fun in the sun. Many adults can remember the joy of summer including weekly picnics or barbecues and days by the pool. This doesn’t have to end when you become pregnant. Here, we offer a few simple (but essential!) tips for making it through the sizzling summer with… Read More »
Let’s be honest here; there is no period that doesn’t involve some amount of pain. Menstrual cramping is a normal side effect of the shedding of the uterine lining. Even if a woman does not describe her periods as painful, cramping is the norm. What if period pain feels like it’s a little too much?… Read More »
One of the biggest questions that women have is “what is my body telling me?” Our great-great-grandmothers were intimately familiar with their body-talk. They tended to intuit what their bodies were saying and why. At times, discerning the meaning of various symptoms was hit-and-miss. Today, we have the value of formal medical care. Today, you… Read More »
Pelvic organ prolapse, or POP, is not a condition that we tend to hear much about. However, due to the problematic nature of the intrusion into the pelvic cavity, and to the fact that there may be ways to minimize the risk of internal sagging, this is a topic that should be discussed. Pelvic organ… Read More »
In many pregnancies, especially first pregnancies, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation for the body to change in an obvious way – a way that says “I’m pregnant!” Physical change begins at the moment of conception and continues well past the delivery of a new bundle of joy. Once the womb expands to… Read More »
Grace Obstetrics & Gynecology is excited to announce that four of our providers have earned the DFW Child designation of “Mom Approved Doctor.” DFW Child designates a Mom-Approved Doctor as: “a doctor who has earned the trust, admiration and respect of parents. Local parents reached out to our magazine, recommended these physicians and told us… Read More »
Pregnancy is a time of excitement and physical change – a lot of physical change. Many women anticipate that they may experience a bit of morning sickness. They expect the telltale weight gain and need to urinate frequently. What may come as an unpleasant surprise during pregnancy is persistent heartburn. If you’re pregnant and struggling… Read More »
Sexual function is an important aspect of a woman’s health and wellness. As we go through life, simple hormone fluctuations and external stressors are enough to throw us off our game. When the sexual response cycle is in perpetual stagnation, meaning you pretty much never get past Go, there is the reason to talk with… Read More »
Most women understand that their nutritional needs will change during pregnancy. Actually, mother’s health is something that we start to monitor during the planning stages, when possible. Clearly, the fact that a human being takes up residence in the womb for a short time presents the need for heightened nutrition if this little seed is… Read More »