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,...
by Jody Jelas | Jan 1, 2022 | Blogs, Gynecology
Having urinary incontinence means you can’t hold your urine, right? That’s true, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Women can experience various types of incontinence. And although the different kinds of incontinence share some common features,...
by Jody Jelas | Nov 1, 2021 | Blogs, Gynecology
Ovarian cysts are a very common women’s health condition. In fact, as many as 18% of women have them at some point in their lives. There’s a chance you may develop an ovarian cyst and there’s so much misinformation out there about what they are and how they may...
by Jody Jelas | Sep 1, 2021 | Blogs, Gynecology, Womens
Your pelvic region contains a variety of organs, including your bladder, cervix, rectum, urethra, uterus, and vagina. These organs are supported by tissue and muscles that form a structure known as your pelvic floor. When your pelvic floor cannot adequately support...
