How do I reach the office after business hours?
For non-urgent communications, please contact our office through the patient portal. If you need to reach the on-call physician, call our main office line at (903) 480-0045. In case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
When do I start prenatal care?
If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, call our office to schedule your first appointment and begin special care for you and your baby. Never hesitate to call our office about your medication or personal health questions.
What is a screening mammogram?
A screening mammogram is an annual exam to screen for breast cancer in women without symptoms. We provide 3D screening mammography at our Nacogdoches-based partner office, Nacogdoches Women's Center.
How often should I receive a mammogram? Most women begin having annual mammograms at age 40. If you have known risk-factors, or a family history that may impact your breast cancer risk, we may recommend a mammogram earlier than age 40. To schedule an appointment, call (903) 480-0045.
What is a diagnostic mammogram?
A small percentage of screening mammogram patients will be “called back” for a diagnostic mammogram at a different location. A diagnostic mammogram is used to investigate suspicious breast changes, such as a new lump, dimpling or puckering of the skin, pain in the breast, or nipple thickening or discharge. Common reasons for diagnostic call backs include images that need re-taken for clarity, overlapping or dense tissue, new or changing calcifications, a new mass/cyst, or any area or change in your breast that a radiologist recommends evaluating further. A diagnostic mammogram often includes additional targeted mammogram images and is sometimes followed by a breast ultrasound.
What is perimenopause/menopause?
Perimenopause and menopause are personal milestones, and each woman’s experience is unique. These natural transitions may come with a variety of symptoms that can vary from nonexistent to severe. Some symptoms can interfere with your daily life or may overlap with symptoms from other conditions, making it a challenge to figure out what’s happening.
Common symptoms include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep problems, sexual dysfunction and mood changes. Most symptoms will improve after menopause, with or without treatment, but many different factors affect the severity of the symptoms.
What is Hormone Therapy?
Hormone therapy replaces the hormones that are lost during the menopause transition. During menopause, your ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone. The drop in these hormones can cause uncomfortable symptoms, like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, poor sleep, irritability and brain fog. Hormone therapy is FDA-approved and is shown to be effective in relieving symptoms. Hormone therapy is available in different forms, including pills, patches, gels, sprays, pellets and vaginal rings.
