by Virtuosa Gyn | Jul 23, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
STD Testing: When Should I Get Tested? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are surprisingly common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are about 20 million new STDs in the United States each year. Of these, about 9 million cases occur...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Jun 12, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
During your annual gynecology exam, you may receive a Pap test, also known as a Pap smear. A Pap test is a screening exam that looks for the presence of abnormal cells in your cervix that could be associated with cervical cancer. Chances are, your Pap test results...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Mar 24, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
Women make choices about birth control based on a variety of factors. One of the top considerations is their effectiveness. When it comes to preventing pregnancy, birth control pills and implants are both very effective. But which is better? Here at Virtuosa GYN in...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Feb 1, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
Uterine fibroids are muscular growths that develop in a woman’s uterus. Also known as leiomyomas or myomas, uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that are common in women of childbearing age. Here at Virtuosa GYN in San Antonio, Texas, our women’s health...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Jan 1, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
Top Reasons for Abnormal Bleeding Premenopausal women bleed each month as part of their menstrual cycle. On average, periods last up to about eight days and occur every 24-38 days, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Some women...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Dec 1, 2019 | Blogs, Womens
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You? During your menopausal years, your ovaries make increasingly lower levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Decreasing hormone levels can cause a variety of menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes and vaginal...
