Dr. Murray Fox, a gynecologist and robotic surgeon with Women's Specialists of Plano, traveled to Guatemala back in early March 2010 with the organization, Faith in Practice (FIP). Faith in Practice sends missions with dental and medical practioners to small villages in Guatemala. Doctors and dentists spend one week providing free medical and dental care to local residents. Dr. Fox spent the week evaluating patients and performing surgeries such as hysterectomy and pelvic floor repairs.
To read more about Dr. Fox's amazing and life-changing trip to Guatemala, please click on the link below.
If you are suffering from urinary stress incontinence, also known as a leaky bladder, this may be due to pelvic floor weakness. Pelvic relaxation can occur for a variety of reasons including childbirth and aging. Learning the proper technique for pelvic floor exercises and practicing them on a regular basis can help strengthen the pelvic floor. Many women are hesitant to discuss urinary stress incontinence with the their physician out of embarrassment, this should not be the case. Many women experience a leaky bladder at some point in their lifetime. Your physician can help diagnose the underlying cause and help you determine the best course of treatment for you.
Dr. Murray Fox, a gynecologist with Women's Specialists of Plano, is experienced at diagnosing and treating urinary stress incontinence in women. Treatment options can range from non-surgical options like medication to surgical treatments like pelvic floor reconstruction. There is no need to suffer in silence.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fox in Plano, please call 972-379-2416 or visit his online appointment center.
Dr. Murray Fox, a Plano based gynecologist, with Women's Specialists of Plano (972-379-2146) offers his patients the convenience of in-house DEXA bone scans. The DEXA bone scan is a noninvasive bone density test that measures a person's bone mineral density (BMD). Bone mineral density is viewed as an accurate indicator of bone strength. Low bone mineral density can be an early indicator of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that is characterized by bones with low minerals and therefore not as strong as normal bone. An individual with osteoporosis is at greater risk for bone fractures and breaks. Osteoporosis occurs when there is a disparity in the process of new bone being laid down and the resorption of old bone. This imbalance can happen for numerous reasons including: disease, hormonal changes or as a result of aging.
The majority of people do not know they have osteoporosis until they have a bone fracture or undergo a bone density test. Known risk factors for developing osteoporosis include:
• Low bone mineral density
• Older age
• Family history (primarily maternal hip break)
• Smoking
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Thin stature
• Above average height at the age of 25
• Certain medications
• Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism
Dr. Murray Fox uses the DEXA bone density test for his patients because it is the gold standard and the most widely used test for evaluating bone mineral density. The scan uses two sources of x-ray energy to precisely detect small changes in bone mass and is more flexible because it can examine two areas of the body at the same time. It is felt bone scans of the spine and hip produce more reliable BMD measurements. The results of a DEXA bone scan compare a patient's bone mineral density numbers with those of a young patient and a similarly aged person with healthy bones. The bone density test is completely non-invasive and lasts less than 30 minutes.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Murray Fox in Plano to learn more about your risks for developing osteoporosis and the DEXA bone density test, please contact Women's Specialists of Plano at 972-379-2416 or visit their online appointment center.
Article Sources: Gorhams and MedicineNet
Dr Murray Fox MD, a board-certified gynecologist with Women's Specialists of Plano in Plano Texas (972-379-2416), has years of experience performing robot-assisted hysterectomies. The da Vinci robot-assisted hysterectomy is a technologically advanced minimally invasive surgical option for women considering hysterectomy. A robotic-assisted hysterectomy allows a woman to resume her normal life much faster than a traditional hysterectomy. Typically, women experience less post-surgical downtime and pain. Dr. Fox performs all of his robot-assisted surgeries at Baylor Regional Medical Center of Plano, a state of the art medical facility in Plano Texas.
If you have been considering a hysterectomy, it is important to gather all the facts about your surgical options. Talk to a doctor who has experience in both traditional and robot-assisted surgery.
To make an appointment with Dr. Murray Fox to discuss your options, please call or 972-379-2416 or visit his online appointment center.
