Periods, Bleeding & Uterine Health

Answers about heavy or painful periods, abnormal and postmenopausal bleeding, and uterine health from G. DeAn Strobel, MD, PA in Sherman, TX, serving Grayson County and the Texoma area. Includes birth control for heavy periods, endometrial biopsy, and ablation.

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Effective Birth Control Solutions for Heavy Periods

Learn how hormonal birth control can help manage heavy periods.

G. DeAn Strobel, MD, FACOG

Jul 54 min read

Gloved hands preparing biopsy instruments for an endometrial biopsy

Understanding Endometrial Biopsy Procedures: A Key Endometrial Health Procedure

An endometrial biopsy samples the uterine lining to check for infection, hormone changes, or precancer. Learn why it's done, how it's performed, and what to expect before and after.

G. DeAn Strobel, MD, FACOG

May 224 min read

Concerned woman resting her head on her hand, worried about bleeding after menopause

Postmenopausal Bleeding: Is It a "Big Deal"?

Any bleeding after menopause is considered abnormal and should be checked. Learn the common causes of postmenopausal bleeding and how it is evaluated.

G. DeAn Strobel, MD, FACOG

Aug 6, 20172 min read

Illustration of an endometrial ablation procedure, a treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding

What to do about Shark Week (heavy menstrual bleeding)?

Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) can be debilitating - but you don't have to suffer. Learn the causes, warning signs, and treatment options.

G. DeAn Strobel, MD, FACOG

Jun 28, 20173 min read