Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Alison Landolt stands with Dr. Guan and his team.

Alison Landolt hopes to save others from the suffering, challenges and low points she experienced in her search for Endometriosis relief.

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The Importance of Specialized Care for Endometriosis

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Joseph Nassif, endometriosis

Women with endometriosis suffer for nine years, on average, before getting an accurate diagnosis. To prevent long diagnostic delays, Dr. Joseph Nassif stresses the need to seek help from an expert.

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Nutrition for pregnant vegetarians and vegans

October 4, 2022October 3, 2022Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pregnancy, vegan, Vegetarian

Dr. Utsavi Shah gives advice on planning and maintaining a nutritional vegetarian or vegan diet throughout pregnancy.

A woman with black-painted nails moves a comb through her hair.

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Dealing with postpartum hair loss

October 3, 2022September 30, 2022Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, hair loss, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Dr. Matthew Carroll explains how post-pregnancy hormones can lead to hair loss and what supplements can help hair grow back.

A pregnant person with a large, exposed stomach stands in a yoga pose - hands clasped at shoulder height, one leg tucked into the other.

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Exercising safely while pregnant

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Exercise, Pregnancy

Dr. Utsavi Shah offers advice on exercising while pregnant, including ways exercise can help the baby and risks to watch out for.

A pair of pregnant people, viewed from the side so only their torsos show. Each is holding their own stomach in an identical pose, with one hand cradling and the other resting on top. One person is wearing white, and the other is wearing dark brown. Their arms are linked.

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Fertility Series: Advanced maternal age

August 3, 2022August 2, 2022advanced maternal age pregnancies, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Matthew Carroll offers information to help women understand the risks of advanced maternal age pregnancies.

A person sitting on a chair while doubled over in pain and clutching their abdomen.

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What it means to have bladder pain syndrome

July 14, 2022July 13, 2022bladder pain syndrome, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain

Dr. Francisco Orejuela has answers for women living with bladder pain syndrome, one of the most common causes of pelvic pain.