Women should not be overly alarmed if you receive an abnormal pap test. This result can indicate many different gynecologic concerns. Take a deep breath, and consult with your gynecologist to determine what steps to take next. Because it is a screening test, it cannot be used for definitive diagnosis. It identifies those women who… Read More
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Almost all of us have tried to shed a few quick pounds to look good for a big event–maybe your High School Reunion or Wedding Day…or, simply to squeeze into a pair of skinny jeans. We’ve also likely all experienced gaining the weight back after the special event has come and gone. Weight lost from… Read More
The rapidly evolving field of robot-assisted da Vinci Surgery® has a brief but dramatic history. Remote surgeries were first performed with the assistance of robotic technology during the Iraq War. For injured soldiers on the front lines this advance literally meant the difference between life and death. Doctors could not only see and diagnose treatment… Read More
Uterine fibroids — also known as fibroids, uterine myomas, uterine tumors, leiomyomas, or fibromas — are benign (noncancerous), smooth muscle tumors occurring in an estimated 20 to 50 percent of all women. They can grow underneath the uterine lining, inside the uterine wall, or outside the uterus. Some women don’t feel any symptoms with uterine fibroids,… Read More
Skin care tips for healthy skin; Protect yourself from the sun. The best way to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. It will cause wrinkles, freckles, age spots and can cause skin cancer. *Avoid the sun between 10am and 4pm. This is when the sun’s rays are the strongest…. Read More
HYSTEROSCOPY: Hysteroscopy is a technique used to look inside the uterus. A hysteroscope is a thin, telescope-like device that is placed into the uterus through the vagina and cervix. It may help a doctor diagnose or treat a uterine problem. Hysteroscopy allows your doctor to see the inside of the uterus. It can be used… Read More
How It Is Done A clinical breast examination is done by a health professional. You will need to take off your clothes above the waist. You will be given a gown to wear during the examination. First, your health professional will ask you questions about any problems you may have, your medical history, and your… Read More
Dr. Maryann Prewitt is a GYN in Plano, TX. Below is some great information about performing breast self exams. Women should know how their breasts normally look and feel. Doing regular breast self-exams is the best way to know this. They also help you to notice any changes in your breasts. This is also true… Read More