Ripal Patel, M.D., is in the Division of Pediatrics - Critical Care at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

In light of Alex Trebek’s diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer, UT Southwestern discusses the goals of advanced cancer treatment and considerations to help patients live longer and better with the disease.

Johanna Bartlett, M.D., is in the Division of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Endometriosis and uterine fibroids can cause heavy periods, pelvic pain, and difficulty getting pregnant. And traditional treatment options can cause infertility. However, women can find advanced, fertility-sparing treatment options at UT Southwestern. Learn more.

Leslie Lestz, M.D., is in the Division of Otolaryngology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Several types of cancer treatment can make it difficult or impossible for patients to have a baby. Explore the options available for people diagnosed with cancer to preserve their fertility.

Patients who come to the clinic for cardiac evaluation may require certain tests to evaluate their heart. Here are the five exams your cardiologist most often orders.

Many women think getting pregnant is the only way to become a “real mom.” Uterine transplantation, a major surgery available in clinical trials, is presented as a hopeful option. But UT Southwestern says it is too risky, and motherhood means more than carrying a baby.

Vidhi Makanji, M.D., is in the Division of Pediatrics - Cardiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Treatment for abnormal bleeding – such as spotting throughout an entire month or heavy flow during periods – typically starts with birth control medication. However, if that proves to be ineffective, many women turn to endometrial ablation. Learn more.