Women's Health Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Navigating menopause with care, clarity and evidence

June 19, 2026 estrogen, hormonal changes, hormone therapy, Menopause, preventive care, Women, Women's Health

For more than 15 years, Dr. Nina Ali, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, has dedicated her career to caring for women through the menopause

Policywise

Menopause is a brain transition — not just a reproductive one

February 13, 2026 Menopause, misdiagnosed, neurological, perimenopause, woman, Women's Health

For years, I have watched patients in their 40s describe the same unsettling experience. They report new-onset ADHD-like symptoms, anxiety, irritability and sleep disruption, often

From The Labs

Student-mentor pair receives prestigious HHMI Gilliam Fellowship

August 6, 2024 COVID, HHMI Gillian Fellowship, HIV, placenta, preeclampsia, Research, Women's Health, zika

The HHMI Gilliam fellows are recognized for their outstanding research and commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in science.

Alison Landolt stands with Dr. Guan and his team.

Momentum

Endometriosis changed her life, but this woman never stopped looking for relief

February 28, 2023 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, endometriosis, Women's Health

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

An older woman standing outside. She has a hand across her upper chest and a worried expression.

The Stitch

Why women with heart issues are undertreated and have worse outcomes than men

February 1, 2023 Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, heart disease, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Women's Health

“We as women are a different group of people and, unfortunately, we don’t have enough data to publish specific guidelines to say, ‘When you see this, do this,’” Barron said.

Momentum

Are migraines worse for women?

May 8, 2019 Alexandria Bland, Headaches, Healthcare, Neurology, Women's Health

Of the more than 39 million Americans who suffer from migraines, 28 million are women. Do women have a greater risk of getting migraines and

Momentum

Measles and adults: What you need to know

April 3, 2019 Dr. Jeffrey Steinbauer, Family and community medicine, Healthcare, measles, Men's Health, Nicole Blanton, Women's Health

In 2000, after a decades-long vaccination program, the CDC declared measles eliminated from the United States. Jump to today, the United States has seen more

Momentum

Avoid alcohol during pregnancy for baby’s health

September 9, 2016 Dr. Roger Zoorob, Family and community medicine, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Healthcare, Houston, International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, Julia Bernstein, obstetrics and gynecology, Pregnancy, Women's Health

While drinking small amounts of alcohol have been shown to have potential health benefits, Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Roger Zoorob warns that any amount

Momentum

Spin for Gyn to support women’s health

September 7, 2016 Breast Cancer, Cancer, Events, Fundraising, Houston, obstetrics and gynecology, ovarian cancer, Spin for Gyn, Woman to Woman, Women's Health

Want to have a fun, dynamic workout while supporting a great cause? Sign up for our women’s cancer fundraiser, Spin for Gyn! The indoor spin-cycling fundraising

Momentum

Osteoporosis, the voice and swallowing disorders: What women should know

June 7, 2016 Dr. Kenneth Altman, Dysphagia, Dysphagia Awareness Month, Healthcare, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, osteoporosis, otolaryngology, swallowing disorders, Women's Health

Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men – especially after menopause. It’s estimated that over 50 percent of post-menopausal women are osteopenic (a

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