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FDA approves birth control pill available over the counter
Women will have access to the first-ever birth control pill without a prescription in early 2024, as a result of recent approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Opill, a progestin-only form...
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Fighting the rise of syphilis in Houston, in Texas, and beyond
It’s definitely not a top-ranking honor to be proud of: Texas leads the nation in babies born with syphilis (congenital syphilis), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Locally,...
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New mom gets help from UT Physicians for postpartum depression
For Camryn Masera, age 21, postpartum depression hit her hard about a month after her baby’s birth. As a result of a traumatic delivery six weeks early, Masera had a hard time comprehending that she...
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Undetectable disease: How ovarian cancer goes unnoticed
Ovarian cancer — with ambiguous warning signs, it’s no wonder it holds the rank of the leading cause of female reproductive system cancer-related death. With expert guidance and intuition, the disease...
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Eight ways to fight breast cancer
Jessica Trevino Jones, MD For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jessica Trevino Jones, MD, oncologist and assistant professor with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, compiled the following...
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Seven things you should know about breast cancer screenings
Cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in the United States, and breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women. Several factors can affect what type of screening you need...
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Normalizing menopause and its association with cardiovascular disease
Sandra Hurtado, MD Cardiovascular disease is actually the No. 1 killer for women in menopause and the post-menopause age group, according to Sandra Hurtado, MD, OB-GYN with UT Physicians and assistant...
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Prenatal genetic counselors guide patients with compassion, support
Prenatal genetic counseling plays a significant role for patients navigating the pregnancy journey – whether they are seeking to become pregnant or already on the pregnancy path. This service within...
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Houston PAP Project achieves grassroots success in community
“When you find something so precious, you want everyone to know.” Those are the words from cervical cancer survivor, Juana Espino, who now serves as project coordinator of the Houston PAP Project....
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Heart health window during pregnancy
The months of pregnancy are often filled with excitement, anticipation, and preparation for the baby. But with so much focus on a new bundle of joy, Diana A. Racusin, MD, maternal-fetal medicine...
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