From cold and cough to hemorrhoid and nausea, we break down safe OTC medications to take while pregnant. It’s the dead of winter and you can’t sleep, because you’re 7 months pregnant and your baby has decided to be nocturnal. You know you need sleep, because lack of good rest inhibits your immune system. This […]
This holiday season, give the special women in your life the gift of better health. Visit our Advanced Women’s Center for Wellness blog to learn how to get your favorite women the gift of wellness and health. “I just finished my sixth round of BioTE pellets. So, it’s been about a year and a half, […]
November 2019 RE: Routine Gynecologic Care Dear Medicare Patient: As you may already know, Medicare began paying for Annual Wellness Visits on January 1, 2011. In general, these visits should be performed by your primary care provider. The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is designed to address your ongoing general medical needs and not routine/preventive gynecologic […]
Ob/Gyns say the best prevention this flu season is to get vaccinated. Deadlines are piling up at work. Your older kid signed you up for a dozen items at the school holiday party. Your younger kid’s daycare has informed you that a stomach bug is going around. Your Christmas shopping list doesn’t have a dent […]
Learn the signs and symptoms of labor, so you’re ready to head to the hospital and meet your baby. It’s almost the end of the episode. The friends have all made it through the funny argument and everything is back to normal. Out of frame, the pregnant friend says, “Guys? Guys?” and they all turn […]
During breast cancer awareness month and always, women should make time for breast self exams. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so breast exams are a hot topic. Although breast cancer cannot be prevented, women can take steps to detect anything out of the ordinary and get it looked at by a doctor. According to […]
During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, let’s discuss this disease that affects one in 78 women. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, so let’s get real about this deadly gynecological cancer. Ovarian cancer can be catastrophic because it isn’t easily detected or diagnosed. Therefore, by the time it’s diagnosed, the cancer can be in advanced […]
Find out if an intrauterine device is your best choice for birth-control. When it comes to birth control, there are many choices available, and your healthcare provider will help you make the best selection based on your health, lifestyle, family goals and more. Between condoms, pills, patches, rings and shots, the choices might seem overwhelming. […]
What you didn’t know about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can be an appealing choice for mothers worldwide, and it’s a wonderful way for babies to get ideal nutrition, not to mention colostrum to help kickstart a baby’s digestive system. Breast milk is loaded with antibodies and contains everything a baby needs for his first six months. Breastfeeding […]
Women will feel at home at the relaxing new center for wellness in Medical City Dallas. AWH-Dallas is excited to launch a website devoted to our Advanced Women’s Center for Wellness. The Advanced Women’s Center for Wellness is devoted to empowering women with balanced health beyond GYN care. The center was established in 2016 as […]