Antonio R. Pizarro, MD, Board-Certified Gynecologist And Urogynecologist

09/29/2024

Every woman deserves a life free from violence and free from fear.
https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety

09/24/2024

When is illness more than just a pain in the neck?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20375581

09/17/2024

What vaccines can save the lives of older children and teens?
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/adolescent-easyread.html

09/10/2024

Hear Her. You could save a life.

https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/personal-stories/index.html

09/05/2024

Depression is a serious condition that can be treated; it's more than feeling down or having a bad day.

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/diseases/depression-anxiety.html #:~:text=Depression%20affects%20about%2016%20million%20American%20adults%20every%20year.&text=Anyone%20can%20get%20depressed%2C%20and,have%20other%20mental%20health%20conditions.&text=Anxiety%20disorders%20often%20go%20hand%20in%20hand%20with%20depression.

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/diseases/depression-anxiety.html

09/03/2024

How can we help our neighbors, friends and loved ones who are being abused?
https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/get-help/how-help-friend #2

08/27/2024

What does it mean to be "neurodivergent?" Cleveland Clinic knows:

Neurodivergent means having a brain that forms or works differently. This nonmedical term also means people who are neurodivergent have different strengths and challenges.

08/15/2024

St. Jude: " All children should get an HPV vaccination."

Did you know HPV is responsible for nearly 40,000 cases of cancer each year? Learn how to prioritize on-time HPV vaccination for children aged 9-12 years old.

11/14/2023

Recent research from great medical centers such as Cleveland Clinic and Columbia University strongly suggests that there is no clear benefit from using mesh implants to repair pelvic organ prolapse in women.

https://journals.lww.com/fpmrs/fulltext/2023/10000/twelve_month_outcomes_of_pelvic_organ_prolapse.2.aspx

. Study Design This was an analysis of a multicenter, prospective registry that collected both patient- and physician-reported data for up to 3 years after conservative (pessary) and surgical treatment for POP. Twelve-month subjective and anatomic outcomes for patients who underwent surgical treatme...

08/22/2023

How can you live healthy at any age? The key is healthy habits:

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08/22/2023

3 things you can do for yourself and for your loved ones: 1) Eat. 2) Drink. 3) Be healthy.

Upset stomach? Feel a cold coming on? Before you reach into your medicine cabinet, try reaching into your fridge or pantry. Many foods can ease illness symptoms and help you feel your best. Help yourself to these healing foods.