Women often deal with pelvic pain and discomfort during their menstrual period. However, what should a woman do if she is experiencing pain outside of her period? When should a woman be evaluated to determine if the cause of her pelvic pain is a more serious issue that requires treatment? At Craig Range OB/GYN, women […]
Breast cancer is a scary diagnosis. However, avoiding routine mammograms at the doctor is not the way to go about avoiding it. Breast cancer impacts millions of women each year. However, thanks to mammography, or “mammograms,” The American College of Radiology has reported that these diagnostic images have been able to reduce breast cancer mortality […]
As women age, their body will change with each season of life. During the period of menopause, major changes can occur that can make women feel very different about themselves and their body. The hormonal changes that occur during this time can be difficult for women to navigate, which is why visiting and OB/GYN in […]
If you are trying to have a baby, understanding what you need to do and how your choices affect your fertility can be overwhelming. There’s a lot of information out there regarding health and fertility, and often it’s best to talk to a professional. We can help you straighten out what is going on and […]
There are many reasons why you may be looking into birth control, aside from preventing a pregnancy. You could be looking into birth control to help you cut down on your acne flare ups, or you could have another issue that could be helped with hormones. And, if you don’t want to get pregnant and […]
Women experiencing problems with urine leakage may be diagnosed by their doctor with a condition known as urinary incontinence. By learning more about this condition and what causes it, women in the McKinney, TX area can have a better understanding of the issue and seek effective treatment options with Dr. Craig Ranch. What is urinary […]
PCOS is one of those things that doesn’t seem to be as well-known as it should. If you’re struggling to make sense of strange symptoms, stumbling upon PCOS and finding that your symptoms match up as a possible answer can be both a relief (because you have identified it) and a little bit scary (because […]
If you’re ready to try for a baby, but aren’t sure where to begin, you’ve come to the right place. Before you try fertility treatments, it’s important to try as much as you can to improve your fertility on your own. The following tips may help you conceive, or simply give you a better chance […]
Pelvic exams are a part of many women’s yearly routine. A pelvic exam is a normal part of taking care of your body. It doesn’t take very long and it doesn’t hurt. Pelvic exams can help catch issues or diseases as they are just beginning, saving you time and encouraging better treatment in many cases. […]
Sometimes, the endometrial tissue moves out of the end of the fallopian tube and into the abdomen. In some women, the tissue can even attach to other organs. The hormones made in the upcoming menstrual cycle stimulate this extra tissue to grow and then shed, just as it would in the uterus. Unfortunately, the shedding […]
