by Jody Jelas | Jun 1, 2022 | Blogs, Gynecology
You may have heard of HPV. Perhaps you’ve even received the HPV vaccine. But how much do you really know about this important sexual health topic? For example, do you know that HPV, which stands for human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted...
by Jody Jelas | May 1, 2022 | Blogs, Gynecology
Bleeding and pain are a normal part of menstrual periods. But if your periods subject you to very heavy bleeding and intense pain, you may be experiencing conditions known as menorrhagia (unusually heavy bleeding) or dysmenorrhea (significant menstrual pain). Don’t be...
by Jody Jelas | Apr 1, 2022 | Blogs, Gynecology, Surgery, Womens
Hysterectomy, a serious but fairly common procedure to remove a woman’s uterus, offers a safe, effective treatment option for various conditions. In some cases, a hysterectomy also includes removal of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and/or cervix. At Virtuosa GYN in San...
by Jody Jelas | Mar 1, 2022 | Blogs, Gynecology
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are surprisingly common. Approximately 1 in 5 Americans has an STD, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Here at Virtuosa GYN in San Antonio, Texas, Susan Crockett, MD, and her all-female team of...
by Jody Jelas | Feb 1, 2022 | Blogs, Gynecology
Your uterus is lined with a type of tissue known as endometrial tissue. This tissue is supposed to grow only within your uterus. But in women with endometriosis, endometrial tissue develops outside your uterus, in such places as your ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder,...
