“March Madness” is all about “March Wellness” at dryepez.com. Hopefully, you had a chance to read my blogs this month “Open wide…And, no, you are not at the dentist” and “HPV:…It’s so “in”, You didn’t even you had it.”. If so, some of your fears of going to the gynecologist have been replaced by knowledge […]
Read More ›“March Madness” is all about “March Wellness” at dryepez.com. Hopefully, you had a chance to read my blogs this month “Open wide…And, no, you are not at the dentist” and “HPV:…It’s so “in”, You didn’t even you had it.”. If so, some of your fears of going to the gynecologist have been replaced by knowledge […]
Read More ›If you read last week’s blog, you now have a new appreciation for your annual gyne visit. You know the difference between a pelvic exam and a Pap exam. You know that a pelvic exam can include a Pap, but realize that a Pap test only screens for cervical cancer. Human Papilloma Virus(HPV) is the cause of cervical cancer. […]
Read More ›I consider myself really fortunate to have a job that I love. A big part of my gratification is the fact that I get to see my patients year after year at all stages of their life. While I hope that my patients are just as happy to come and see me, I realize they don’t necessarily enjoy […]
Read More ›In his January 2014 State Of The Union Address, President Barack Obama discussed the difficulties many women in the United States face today. These include lower wages for women and difficulties as well as controversies surrounding the issues of abortion and personal choice. As a young college woman in a state considered strongly Republican, […]
Read More ›As I mentioned in my Welcome Blog, dryepez.com is a site by women for all women and we are here to EDUCATE you about your body and your health issues. So here’s your chance to let us know what those needs are! Have you ever been too embarrassed to ask your already rushed doctor that certain question […]
Read More ›20 years old, 8 months pregnant…and newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Women of all ages and backgrounds can get breast cancer. Detection is key in survival. Watch Demera’s story of strength and triumph. Dr. Yepez talks BRCA and hereditary breast cancer Most breast cancer is spontaneous, so a breast mass should never be ignored. I […]
Read More ›Teresa was a busy mom who focused all her energy on her kids. One morning she found a lump that turned out to be an uncommon form of breast cancer. It would be a summer she would never forget. Dr. Yepez discusses taking control of your health When my sister developed breast cancer, I stopped and took a […]
Read More ›“I’m sure it’s nothing, you’re too young.” Those were the initial words Lisa heard after seeking medical attention for a lump she found on her breast. Thankfully, her doctor decided to take precaution and sent Lisa for a mammogram and ultrasound of her breast. That decision saved her life. Dr. Yepez talks breast cancer screening All it […]
Read More ›Thank you for visiting my web page! My mission by means of this website is to Educate, Engage and Empower women of all ages and backgrounds. I am an Ob-Gyn. But, I am also a mother, sister and friend. In each of these realms I have realized women always want to know more about […]
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