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After childbirth, some women can’t wait to resume an active sex life. But other women have absolutely no desire. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses what to expect regarding sex after pregnancy, and when to worry.

People who develop a blood clot in the lungs typically treat it within three months by taking blood thinners. However, select patients with CTEPH must instead undergo surgery to remove the blood clot. Learn what surgical options are available at UT Southwestern.

Social media influencers are paid to promote certain products, which can be risky to pregnant women. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses what pregnant women should know about social media influencer posts and what to do when a product is appealing.

Researchers at the UT Southwestern gene therapy center are working to end the problem of rare neurological diseases that are often overlooked, leaving a significant gap in research and treatment.

In the Instagram era, is looking “postpartum perfect” in new mom photos worth the effort? In this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog, UT Southwestern discusses both sides of the discussion and offers four points to consider. Learn more.

When Jared Rumbo’s kidneys failed at age 19, he embarked on a 30-year transplant journey that would lead to four new kidneys and a complex procedure at UT Southwestern. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses Jared’s inspiring kidney transplant story.

Breast cancer researchers might be a step closer to personalized treatment – and predicting recurrence risk. In this week’s MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses today’s advanced treatment and how the study might shape patient care in the next decade. Learn more.

More women over 35 are choosing elective C-section, citing a desire to control the timing of their maternity leave. But 2019 research suggests the risks associated with C-section are double in this age group compared to vaginal delivery. Learn more in this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters MedBlog.

A male birth control pill passed safety tests in early 2019, opening much-needed discussions on vasectomy, men’s health, and who is responsible for pregnancy prevention. Find out what it means for men’s health – and for women – in this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Free-flap breast reconstruction with natural body tissue has emerged as a long-lasting alternative to implants after breast cancer. Explore how women benefit from the procedure, and learn about the patient-centric processes our surgeons followed to become world-class experts.