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There’s a vast array of information available on what you should and shouldn’t do when you’re pregnant such as avoiding soft cheese and reducing caffeine intake. But what about when you’re trying to get pregnant? While you should prioritize your health, a busy life sometimes shoves that goal to the...
Your hormones do a lot for you. They control a wide range of your body’s functions from metabolism to reproduction to mood regulation. Because of this, even a slight irregularity in hormone levels can wreak havoc on your health and wellness. Many women going through menopause and perimenopause can experience...
Did you notice that once you passed your late teens and early 20s, your periods started to become lighter and more manageable? But once you enter your 50s or even your 40s, you may have experienced a major jump in menstrual flow and period pain. If you resonate with this,...
A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove your uterus, and sometimes even your ovaries and fallopian tubes as well. After you receive a hysterectomy, you no longer have periods or can get pregnant. While a hysterectomy can address many different health issues, it’s often an elective surgery since there are...
Do you already see your primary care physician regularly for physicals? If so, you may feel like seeing someone specifically for your reproductive health is unnecessary. Here’s why that’s not the case. While seeing someone for your general health is still important, seeing a women’s health specialist is equally important....
As soon as you get that positive pregnancy test, your hormones are already starting to shift dramatically. Hormones such as progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) signal your body to stop menstrual cycles and start production of the cluster of cells that will become your baby. During your pregnancy, estrogen...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so, the team at Center for Women’s Health Richmond, wanted to start spreading the word about ways you can help prevent breast cancer, one of the deadliest cancers for women. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Fortunately, there are...
Your hormones do a lot for your body and they need to be in perfect alignment for your body to function properly. When any of them are out of balance, you may experience some adverse side effects. Estrogen is typically considered a “female” hormone since women produce a high amount...
With so many ways to plan how and when you’ll have children and start a family, i can be tough to know what’s best for you and your needs. One birth control method that is natural and hormone-free is called the rhythm method. Our team at the Center for Women’s...
If you struggle with heavy periods, you know how much it can interfere with your daily life. While having a heavy period from time to time can be normal, always having a heavy period can be an indicator of an underlying health condition. Because heavy periods can affect your quality of life,...
Your hormones do a lot for your body. They’re a part of nearly every bodily function from controlling your metabolism to regulating your blood pressure. So, if one of your hormones is out of balance, your body is going to feel the effects. You could end up with symptoms like...
There are several reasons your provider at the Center for Women's Health in Sugar Land and Richmond, TX, may order an endometrial biopsy. The most common are abnormal uterine bleeding, bleeding post-menopause, or Pap test results showing irregular cells in your uterus. This diagnostic procedure may also be recommended if...
When you’re considering getting a facial peel to rejuvenate the appearance of your skin, it’s easy to get confused about the differences between all the varieties of facial peels. You may wonder why we offer the Vi® peel in our office and what makes it different from other peels. The Vi peel...
You may notice that facial hairs are starting to spring up when they weren’t there before. Don’t worry! It’s normal. Although growing new facial hair may be common, that doesn’t mean that it’s a welcome sign, either. You may not like seeing facial hair and may be looking for ways...
When you begin trying out chemical peels on your skin, you may not know what to expect. Chemical peels come in many types, each with a different chemical blend and effect. Our VI peel is the best medium-intensity peel, with a combination of acids and vitamin C. Our team of...
Heavy menstrual periods are also known as a medical condition called menorrhagia. In addition to causing you to go through a lot more feminine hygiene products, heavy periods can often indicate something more serious. Having heavy periods is more than just an inconvenience. It can alter how you live your...
Part of an OB/GYN practice is helping women feel and look their best. You already know that you can count on us to protect your physical health but we can also help you with your aesthetics too. As you get older, the skin on your face gets thinner and often...
If you are concerned about the effects of premature aging, you’re not alone. Many women feel discouraged by seeing the early signs of aging once they reach their 30s and 40s. You may look tired and your skin may not seem to bounce back as quickly as it once did....
Menopause is a normal and expected part of a woman’s life. While it’s common, it’s not always very comfortable. You may find that the symptoms can even become significantly disruptive to your daily life. Many women go through this transition without any help because they don’t mention it to their doctors....
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is one of the most common women’s health issues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6-12% of women have PCOS which may lead to infertility. Although PCOS is linked to infertility and some irritating symptoms, the good news is that it’s often...
About a million Americans turn to chemical peels to refresh and renew their skin, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which ranks peels among the top five minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in the United States. Of course, peels wouldn’t be in such demand if they didn’t yield great...
Center for Women’s Health is a medical office therefore, exempt from shelter-in-place order. We are committed to the health and safety of our patients, visitors and our employees. We are closely monitoring the latest updates and developments related to COVID-19. Because of this public health crisis, we are making changes...