3 Reasons to Use a Period Tracker From The Staff at AWH We use our smartphones to track the weather, our favorite sports teams and the latest deals on Amazon. So, why not use these handy gadgets to track our periods? AWH Dallas recommends using a period tracker for a variety of health and convenience […]
When Should You Have “The Talk” When it’s time to sit down and talk to your pre-teen or teenage girl about the tricky subjects of puberty, periods and hormones, the keys are to be prepared and stay calm. You might be dreading the conversation, and it’s likely your daughter is dreading it as well. Chances […]
This Young Woman Learned Her Risk for Cancer and Changed Her Own Destiny Meet Niki, a young woman who watched her older sister pass away from breast cancer and cancerous brain tumors at just 32. Niki knew that her maternal grandmother had also died at a young age in the same tragic way. “My sister […]
Know the Signs of Preeclampsia and Treatment Options Preeclampsia affects upwards of eight percent of pregnancies and is something doctors monitor pregnant women closely for. If not treated quickly, preeclampsia can cause severe complications for the mother, including renal failure, liver failure and cardiovascular problems. In most severe form, preeclampsia can lead to eclampsia, at […]
Take Women’s Health Care to the Next Level: Use the OBGYN Portal to Make Appointments, Complete Paperwork, See Lab Results and More With Advanced Women’s Healthcare’s Practice Portal, patients can conveniently and easily request appointments, message doctors, review their information and get lab results. The Practice portal is a secure website that empowers patients to […]
In addition to managing reproductive health care, Advanced Women’s Healthcare provides preventative health services for women. National Women’s Check Up Day is May 13 of each year. In honor of this important day, we’re reminding women that a well-woman visit is an excellent opportunity for doctors to counsel their patients about maintaining a healthy lifestyle […]
Advanced Women’s Healthcare’s New Tele-Education Program Gives Personalized Cancer Risk Assessments, Hereditary Cancer Prevention What Is Tele-Education Cancer Screening? Tele-Education is a new hereditary cancer-screening service offered to Advanced Women’s Healthcare patients and powered by Myriad myRisk Testing. Patients should speak with their doctor to find out if cancer screening is right for them. How […]
Tips for Getting Through the Winter Months While Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Active Lifestyle Making healthy food decisions is important all year round. After the excitement of the holidays and New Year’s resolutions wear off, it can be difficult to continue a balanced diet and workout routine. Short, dark days and cold temperatures tempt […]
Dr. Michelle Heintges Shares Her Personal Diet Habits Continuing our series on what our doctors are eating for great health, energy and longevity, let’s take a look at how Dr. Michelle Heintges makes her nutrition decisions. Miss the first blog in this series? Get caught up on what Dr. Napier and Dr. Harms eat for […]
Learn How To Take Practical Steps To Heal Nutrient Deficiency Women can have a myriad of strange things going on within their bodies at any given time. Yet they’re not always the best at taking care of themselves, including eating right. Women tend to put themselves behind the needs of the husband, the kids and […]