Women's Health

Tests and exams women need at different life stages

Kimberly Kho, M.D.

October 14, 2024

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You don’t need a monthly period. Tips to safely skip your menstrual cycle

September 5, 2024

Pelvic floor disorders can cause GI symptoms – ARM testing finds answers

August 22, 2024

Menopause is having a moment: Debunking common myths

August 2, 2024

How the ‘stress hormone’ cortisol contributes to Cushing syndrome

July 19, 2024

Full-body deodorant: Why you don't need it – and how it could be harmful

July 16, 2024

Tips to prevent involuntary urine leakage (incontinence) during and after pregnancy

Urinary incontinence is common during and after pregnancy. In this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog, get tips to prevent or reduce leaking issues.

Marlene Corton, M.D.

May 19, 2020

Diet and Nutrition; Men's Health; Prevention; Women's Health

7 diet tips to prevent kidney stones

Diet can make a big difference in preventing kidney stones. Megan Bollner, M.P.A.S., PA-C, discusses six diet changes to help reduce the risk of kidney stones.

Megan Bollner, M.P.A.S., PA-C

March 30, 2023

Plastic Surgery; Women's Health

Breast implant illness: Diagnosing and treating its many complex symptoms

Though breast implant illness is not a formal diagnosis, its symptoms are very real. Christine Stiles, M.D., and Abby Culver, M.D., discuss BII and common myths about the condition.

Christine Stiles, M.D.

December 5, 2022

Pediatrics; Prevention; Women's Health

Heavy periods aren’t normal in teens – and might indicate a serious concern

Heavy periods in teen girls are often brushed off as a normal part of adolescence. But it’s not normal, and it can indicate a more serious condition. Discover how the Young Women’s Blood Disorders Program offers proper diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term complications.

Ayesha Zia, M.D.

January 31, 2019

'The end of transvaginal mesh surgery, as mandated by the FDA, does not mean the end of effective treatment for pelvic organ prolapse. Our team is trained in the most advanced therapies, technologies, and techniques to successfully treat POP.'

Maude Carmel, M.D. quoted from: FDA ban on transvaginal mesh: What does it mean for women facing pelvic organ prolapse?

Cancer; Plastic Surgery; Women's Health

New breast reconstruction approach delivers efficiency, natural results for cancer patients

UT Southwestern offers authentic breast reconstruction with DIEP flap surgery. Our techniques have delivered an improved and streamlined patient experience.