Women's Specialists of NM

05/22/2026

It's Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Older women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men because the hormonal changes that occur during menopause directly affect bone density. The female hormone estrogen is essential for healthy bones. When estrogen levels fall after menopause, it can lead to a rapid decrease in bone density. What can you do to protect your bones?

1. Calcium and Vitamin D
Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is essential to building strong, dense bones when you’re young and to keeping them strong and healthy as you age.

2. Diet and Bones
The food that you eat can affect your bones. Learning about the foods that are rich in calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients that are important for your bone health and overall health will help you make healthier food choices every day.

3. Exercise for Strong Bones
There are two types of exercise that are important for building and maintaining bone density: weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises. Learn about each type of exercise and how you can incorporate both into your exercise routine.

4. Don't Smoke and Limit Alcohol Consumption
Avoid smoking and limit alcohol to 2-3 drinks per day.

Learn more about how you can reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis. >> bonehealthandosteoporosis.org

05/21/2026

May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, sponsored by the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. Osteoporosis typically develops without symptoms, and many people don’t realize their bones are getting weaker until they experience a break. Join the Foundation in its "Walk a Mile Day" step challenge this month and take part in this all-ages effort to promote bone health. Learn more. >> bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/awareness-month

05/20/2026

This month at Oasis at WSNM, get $150 off your filler appointment. Learn more. >> wsnmmedspa.com

05/19/2026

Today is National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to address the impact of HIV on Asian and Pacific Islander people. We can help by reducing HIV stigma and promoting testing, prevention, and treatment. Learn more. >> bit.ly/3x7x3Ip

05/19/2026

Your eyes do a lot for you! One way to pay them back for all that hard work is to make healthy lifestyle choices. Eating a balanced diet and getting enough exercise can help keep your vision sharp and your eyes healthy now and in the future. This Healthy Vision Month, give your eyes the care they deserve. Get more info on eye-healthy choices from the National Eye Institute: nei.nih.gov/KeepYourEyesHealthy.

05/18/2026

"It’s hard to escape ultraprocessed foods these days. A whopping 70% of our food supply is ultra-processed in the U.S. And unfortunately, quantity doesn’t necessarily mean quality when it comes to these food and drink options... It’s not realistic to go cold turkey and cut ultraprocessed foods completely out of your life. But there are steps you can take to reduce the amount of ultraprocessed foods you eat."

Learn about the health concerns associated with these ultra-popular foods

05/16/2026

Our team was happy to represent us at the Blue Door Neighborhood Women's Health event today. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth.

This event was sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico.

05/16/2026

Are you newly postpartum or want to learn to recognize the signs and when to call your doctor? Join us for our pregnancy and postpartum support group, ideal for pregnant patients and those experiencing postpartum. Support persons and babies up to one year old are welcome. To register, email Megan Wheeler at mwheeler@wsnm.org or text Kathleen Briley at (505) 546-4415

05/15/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Month. Postpartum depression is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that can happen after giving birth and is linked to chemical, social, and psychological changes. Many women have these symptoms following childbirth: trouble sleeping, appetite changes, severe fatigue, lower libido, and frequent mood changes.* More severe symptoms can include being uninterested in your baby or feeling like you’re not bonding with them, crying all the time, often for no reason, depressed mood, severe anger and crankiness, loss of pleasure, feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness, thoughts of death or su***de, thoughts of hurting someone else, and trouble concentrating or making decisions.* If you are experiencing these symptoms, talk to your doctor about treatment options.

*According to WebMD

05/14/2026

May is National Preeclampsia Awareness Month, sponsored by the Preeclampsia Foundation. Preeclampsia is a life-threatening hypertensive disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Preeclampsia and related disorders such as gestational hypertension, HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) syndrome, and eclampsia (seizures) are most often characterized by a rapid rise in blood pressure that can lead to seizure, stroke, multiple organ failure, and even death of the mother and/or baby. Symptoms of preeclampsia may include severe headache, swelling in the hands and face, visual issues, nausea and vomiting, stomach or abdominal pain, sudden weight gain, and/or shortness of breath. Knowing the risk factors, symptoms, and signs of high blood pressure during pregnancy can save a life. Learn more. >> preeclampsia.org

05/13/2026

This week is Maternal Sepsis Week. Maternal sepsis causes at least 261,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide. Black women are 3.3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women in the U.S. Native American and Native Alaskan women are 2.5 times more likely to die than white women. Learn to recognize the signs of maternal sepsis, and you may be able to save your life or another’s. Learn more. >> sepsis.org/maternal-sepsis-week