Blog Articles

What to Expect and How to Prepare for STD Testing

Don’t wait for symptoms to appear before you think about getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases. Why? Because STDs often don’t cause symptoms. Here’s the inside scoop about getting tested for STDs, the only way to know for sure.
Jun 21st, 2019
davinci system, surgery

Why You Should Consider Surgery With the da Vinci Surgical System

When surgery is in your future and you want it to be as safe and successful as possible, it’s time to consider the da Vinci® Surgical System. This exceptional robotic system allows your doctor to perform surgery with remarkable precision and accuracy.
Apr 24th, 2019
UTI

Understanding the Main Cause of Most UTIs

You’re lucky if you’re a woman who’s never had a urinary tract infection (UTI). These infections are very common, and once you have one, you’re likely to have more. Learn about the primary cause of UTIs and how you can prevent them.
Mar 14th, 2019
Hormone Replacement Therapy, Vaginal health, Fred A. Williams, MD

How Hormone Replacement Therapy Works to Restore Vaginal Health

If sexual intercourse is painful, you’re bothered by vaginal itching or dryness, and you’ve reached menopause, chances are you have vaginal atrophy due to the loss of estrogen. Hormone replacement therapy can restore your sex life back to normal.
Feb 8th, 2019
Hysterectomies, Fred A. Williams, da Vinc, MD, robotic surgery

Hysterectomies Have Come a Long Way (Robotic Assistance)

When we say hysterectomies have come a long way, we don’t mean some new surgical tool. We’re talking about advances that were once a dream but are now reality: robotic surgery. Here’s everything you need to know about robot-assisted hysterectomy.
Dec 10th, 2018

What Happens if My Pap Smear Results are Abnormal?

It’s scary to learn that your Pap smear came back with abnormal results, but it rarely means you have cancer. A follow-up exam is still essential, however, because an abnormal Pap smear is a red flag that you may have early precancerous changes.
Jul 9th, 2019

Breast Cancer: 5 Important Facts Every Woman Should Know

Did you know that a lump isn’t always the first sign of breast cancer? This is just one of five important facts about breast cancer that we’d like to share in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Oct 23rd, 2018

How to Tell if Your Bleeding is Abnormal

It’s tricky sometimes to decide whether an off-schedule period or spotty flow is abnormal or just a minor glitch that you can ignore. Dr. Williams shares info about about abnormal bleeding and clarifies when you should come in for a visit.
Aug 12th, 2018

Welcome to Our New Blog!

Welcome to the practice of Dr. Fred A. Williams- Your Expert Gynecologist in Parix, TX. We are excited to announce the coming of our new blog. Stay tuned!
Jul 17th, 2018