When should you worry about abnormal vaginal bleeding?
If you’ve never had a regular menstrual period before, you might not know what qualifies as “abnormal” bleeding from the vagina.
So, how do you know when to see a doctor about it? Does the definition of “abnormal” change, if you’ve already gone through menopause? And, are there any situations in which abnormal vaginal bleeding might warrant a trip to the emergency room?
We went to gynecologic oncologist Abigail Zamorano,...
What is a vulvectomy? Purpose, procedure and recovery
The vulva is part of the female genitalia and sits at the opening of the vagina. Sometimes benign or cancerous growths can develop on the...
Demystifying the well-woman: What to expect during this annual exam
If you’ve never had a well-woman exam before, you might be wondering what to expect. Is it similar to an annual physical? Which parts of your...
I have HPV. Now what?
We all hope the awkwardness is over after we get our Pap and HPV tests. So hearing that you have tested positive for HPV can be a blow. What happens next?
Well, for one, you’re not alone.
“More than 80% of people will be infected at some point in their lifetime,” says gynecologic oncologist Lois Ramondetta, M.D.
The good news is that, in most cases, your immune system clears the virus before any health problems...
Should your kids get the HPV vaccine during COVID-19?
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic stretches on, the HPV vaccine may not seem like a priority for parents worried about keeping their...
Gynecologic oncologist: Specialization let me achieve my professional dream
As a gynecologic oncologist, I see women with every type of cancer related to the female reproductive system, except breast cancer. I treat...
10 questions about gynecologic cancers
Each year, approximately 100,000 women are diagnosed with some form of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, fallopian tube, uterine (also...
Where MD Anderson patients made important connections
Cancer can feel very isolating. But it can help to connect with others who’ve been there.
We recently asked several patients and survivors...
Best of Cancerwise 2015: Advice from our cancer patients
From relationship advice to what to pack for chemo, many of our survivors have shared what they've learned from their cancer experiences in...
Q&A: Sexual intimacy problems in cancer patients
Sexual problems are one of the most common long-term side effects that cancer patients face. In a survey of MD Anderson cancer patients, almost...