• Can You Get Pregnant on Birth Control?
    When it comes to discussing family planning options, most women turn to their OBGYNs first. Women who do not want to get pregnant, or women who may wish to wait Read more
  • Managing A Hormonal Imbalance
    Could your fatigue, night sweats and mood swings be caused by a hormonal imbalance? For women, hormones fluctuate throughout the month and change over the years; however, sometimes our hormones can Read more
  • Causes of Pain During Sex
    Pain during sex is a common issue for women. While many women don’t feel comfortable discussing this problem, it’s important that you bring it up with an OBGYN. After all, Read more
  • The Importance of Prenatal Appointments
    You just found out you’re pregnant. Congratulations! This is certainly an exciting moment. Now that you’re pregnant you’re probably focusing on all the ways that you and your unborn child Read more
  • What To Know About the HPV Vaccine
    The human papillomavirus (HPV), is a very common sexually transmitted disease that most people will have at some point during their lifetime. While there are certain strains that the body Read more
  • The Importance of Women’s Healthcare
    When it comes to women’s healthcare, there are very specific needs that should be met and taken care of. Women’s healthcare is unique, and each woman needs to have a Read more
  • What Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
    According to the CDC, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female reproductive disorders and also one of the most common causes of infertility. While PCOS often Read more
  • Vaginal Stones: What You Need To Know
    We’ve all heard about kidney stones or even gallbladder stones, but you may not realize that stones can also develop in the vagina. Vaginal stones, medically known as colpolithiasis, are Read more
  • Help for Difficulty During Menopause
    Dealing with unpleasant menopause symptoms? Did you know you don’t have to? While all women will go through menopause, here at Serenity Gynecology & Functional Medicine in Grapevine, TX, we don’t Read more
  • Treatment for a Vaginal Cyst
    Harmless lumps and bumps can develop just about anywhere on the body, including the vagina. While some cysts are rather small and painless, vaginal cysts can cause pain, discomfort, and Read more
  • Pregnancy and UTI
    Pregnancy can leave women more vulnerable to other complications, such as UTI. A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is the result of bacteria in the urethra that leads to an Read more
  • Natural Ways to Induce Labor
    After waiting months to meet your sweet new baby, the discomfort of the third trimester can be hard to handle. You will likely be swollen, exhausted, and sore––not to mention Read more
  • Getting Treatment for Cervical Dysplasia
    Dealing with an abnormal Pap test? This can certainly happen for several reasons and fortunately, most of them aren’t cancerous; however, if your OBGYN does suspect cervical cancer, further testing Read more
  • Uterine Fibroids and Pregnancy
    Uterine fibroids are common benign growths that develop within the lining of the uterus. While this problem is common among young women, particularly of child-bearing age, you may be concerned Read more
  • Understanding Gestational Diabetes
    Even if you’ve never been diagnosed with diabetes, some women can develop diabetes during pregnancy. This is known as gestational diabetes and is often diagnosed by the 24th week of Read more
  • How Often Should I See A Gynecologist?
    Most adult females need to see a gynecologist regularly, but how often depends on many factors. Dr. Miriam Torres at Serenity Gynecology & Functional Medicine is a gynecologist in Grapevine, Read more