Quick refresher: Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cluster of symptoms that show up somewhere around five days before your period. Period-havers might experience a range of pains – from mood swings and cramps to cravings and fatigue. Think of these real physiological expressions as your body’s weather forecast, giving you a heads-up that your period is on its way.
Patient Advocates Inform Critical Insight to Improve Breast Cancer Research and Treatment at SABCS By Sean M. Wood The halls of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center are expected to be packed Dec. 6 – 10 as crowds return for the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium....
Among the most common injuries soccer players suffer is a torn anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL
Is this Normal? Breast Cancer By Jillian Lopiano MD MPH FACOG Betty's Co. Medical Director Betty's Co. is the next generation of integrative healthcare – providing gynecology, mental health, and healthy living care for the period-havers up to pregnancy-planners....
San Antonio Woman asked Dermatologist Dr. Allison Messer what advice she has for someone going through cancer treatment. Here’s what she recommends:
Bariatric surgery, a collection of surgical procedures that help patients lose weight, began in the 1950s. Today, the gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and duodenal switch are the three primary bariatric procedures performed.
Q&A with Erin Ercoline, Executive Director, ThriveWell Center
A breast cancer diagnosis is the beginning of a woman’s journey toward a clear objective: the declaration that she is now cancer free. In between, she faces many challenges, and physical strength, emotional perseverance, and mental determination are often as essential to reaching that objective as the medical treatments themselves.
One in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer, and in January 2020, I found out I was the one. I am grateful to work for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System, which offers comprehensive care through a network of hospitals.
Advances in the treatment of breast cancer are being made continually. It’s important for women to inform themselves about these advances so that, should they receive a breast cancer diagnosis, they can better understand the treatment options available to them and be prepared to discuss those options with their physicians.
State-of-the-Art Breast Cancer Treatment Safeguards the Heart By Paul J. Watkins Oncology is continually producing advances in treatment techniques and technologies. These advances not only result in better patient outcomes but also result in less discomfort, fewer...
Sacral Stimulation Restores Freedom to Those Living with Fecal Incontinence By Paul J. Watkins Fecal incontinence, the accidental passing of bowel movements, is one of the most difficult-to-discuss health issues. People experiencing incontinence feel embarrassed,...
What Younger Adults Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer Screening By Paul J. Watkins According to the National Cancer Institute, colorectal cancers accounted for an estimated 149,500 new cancer cases in the U.S. in 2021. Colorectal cancer is associated with older...
Causes and Treatments for Urinary Incontinence Stephen R. Kraus MD, MBA, FACS Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Urology - UT Health San Antonio Sylvia Botros-Brey, MD, MSCI Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Department of...
Is This Normal? – Pelvic Floor By Jillian Lopiano, MD, MPH, FACOG Is it normal if my bladder leaks?! About 1 in 4 women report leaking, whether that's a few droplets or complete emptying of the bladder. Rather than label urinary incontinence "normal" or...
New Research Drives Improvements in Cervical Cancer Treatment By Paul J. Watkins According to the American Cancer Society, invasive cancer of the cervix is diagnosed in the United States in 14,480 women annually. Each year, about 4,290 of those women will die from...
Is This Normal? Dr. Jillian Lopiano Weighs in on your Intimacy Questions. Betty's Co. is the next generation of integrative healthcare – providing gynecology, mental health, and healthy living care for the period-havers up to pregnancy-planners. Women's health is...
Surgeons Combine Care to Transform Lives By Blithe Wiley Dr. Richard Peterson Chief of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery UT Health San Antonio In the United States, increasing numbers of people are turning to bariatric surgery as a safe, effective, and often permanent...
