Essentially You by Terri - Ann Samuels MD

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Essentially You by Terri - Ann Samuels MD 🩺 Urogynecologist | Hormone & Intimacy Expert✨ 🏆 Biote Certified 📍Houston, TX She provides personalized care by helping improve your health and well being.

If you are a woman, looking for a doctor who provides personalized feminine care, Essentially You is the perfect choice. Dr. Samuels is a board certified urogynecologist and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon. She offers the combined skills of a physician, gynecologist and urologist into one comprehensive practitioner to treat women's pelvic floor disorders. Whether you are in need of a pap smear, or are concerned about your vaginal health, Dr. Samuels is there. She specializes in aesthetic gynecology, sexual enhancement, pelvic reconstructive surgery, bladder and bowel leakage, hormone therapy, and vaginal reconstruction surgery.

09/16/2026

Heart health is something we should be thinking about before a cardiac event happens.

As women move through menopause, cardiovascular risk begins to change. That makes this an important time to look closely at:

• Blood pressure
• Cholesterol
• Blood sugar and metabolic health
• Exercise and nutrition
• Family history
• Smoking and other lifestyle factors
• Menopause symptoms and hormone health

For appropriately selected women, starting menopausal hormone therapy before age 60 or within about 10 years of menopause may have a more favorable cardiovascular risk profile than starting it later.

Hormone therapy isn’t right for everyone and isn’t prescribed solely to prevent heart disease but timing, individual risk factors, and overall health matter.

❤️ Cardiovascular prevention starts now, not after the event.

09/11/2026

One effect of oral contraceptive pills that doesn’t get talked about enough? Changes in sexual function.

For some women, OCPs may contribute to:

• Lower sexual desire
• Decreased arousal
• Changes in lubrication
• More difficulty reaching or**sm

And during perimenopause, when natural hormone levels are already fluctuating, those changes may become even more noticeable.

That doesn’t mean birth control pills affect every woman the same way but if your sexual health has changed, it’s worth having the conversation.

đź’ś Your libido and ability to enjoy intimacy are part of your overall health too.

09/10/2026

Entering perimenopause? You may still need birth control.

Even as hormone levels begin to fluctuate and cycles start to change, ovulation can still happen. That means pregnancy is still possible until menopause is confirmed.

For many women, birth control pills may continue to be an option during perimenopause depending on their age, medical history, symptoms, and individual risk factors.

The important thing is not to assume that entering perimenopause means you’re no longer fertile.

đź’ś If pregnancy is not part of your plan, talk with your provider about when contraception is still needed and which option is safest for you.

09/04/2026

One fibroid symptom that doesn’t get talked about enough? Urinary frequency.

Depending on their size and location, fibroids can put pressure on the bladder and make you feel like you need to urinate more often even when your bladder isn’t very full.

Many women assume it’s just a bladder issue and never realize their fibroids may be contributing.

If you’re dealing with frequent urination along with pelvic pressure, heavy periods, bloating, or other fibroid symptoms, it may be worth getting evaluated.

đź’ś Your symptoms are connected, and understanding the cause is the first step toward finding the right treatment.

08/13/2026

When it comes to fibroid surgery, there is no single approach that is right for every woman.

A myomectomy may be performed through:
• Open surgery
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Robotic surgery

The best option depends on factors such as the size, number, and location of the fibroids, your symptoms, your anatomy, and your overall treatment goals.

For some patients, minimally invasive surgery may be appropriate. For others especially with very large or complex fibroids an open approach may be the safest and most effective option.

The important thing is choosing the approach that is right for you, not simply the one that sounds the least invasive.

đź’ś A consultation can help determine which surgical option makes the most sense for your individual case.

08/11/2026

Perimenopause often begins during the 40s, but every woman’s timeline is different.

As hormone levels begin to fluctuate and eventually decline, changes can occur throughout the body not just with your period.

Bone health, skin, joints, muscle mass, sleep, mood, metabolism, and sexual health can all be affected during this transition.

That’s why we don’t want women waiting until symptoms become overwhelming to start thinking about their health.

đź’ś Perimenopause is a time to evaluate where you are, understand your individual risks, protect your long-term health, and discuss the options available to help you through the transition.

You don’t have to figure out this next chapter by yourself. We can start this phase together.

08/07/2026

We all have questions we’ve been too embarrassed to ask.

Maybe you’ve wondered if your symptoms are normal.
Maybe you’ve wanted to ask your doctor but didn’t know how.
Or maybe you thought you were the only one experiencing it.

💜 You’re not alone.

This is your safe space to ask those questions.

Leave a comment below 👇 with anything you’ve been wondering about whether it’s menopause, hormones, bladder concerns, intimacy, vaginal health, periods, or anything in between.

Dr. Samuels will be answering your questions in upcoming videos because chances are, if you’re wondering about it, someone else is too.

✨ No judgment. Just education and honest conversations.

08/06/2026

Hair loss can be frustrating, emotional, and confusing but you’re not alone.

Many women experience thinning hair due to factors such as:
• Hormonal changes
• Perimenopause and menopause
• Thyroid disorders
• Iron deficiency
• Genetics
• Stress and other medical conditions

The good news is that hair loss isn’t something you should ignore or simply accept.

Understanding the underlying cause allows us to create a personalized treatment plan and discuss the options that may be right for you.

💜 Healthy hair starts with understanding what’s happening inside your body.

08/05/2026

Melasma is a common concern for many women, especially during pregnancy and other times of hormonal fluctuation.

Although current research doesn’t show that hormone therapy is an established treatment for melasma, we’ve observed that some patients in our practice have noticed improvement after optimizing their hormone health.

Skin health is influenced by many factors, including hormones, genetics, sun exposure, and overall wellness. That’s why taking a personalized, whole-patient approach is so important.

✨ Every woman’s journey is unique, and treatment should be too.

08/04/2026

PCOS now also called PMOS is best understood as a syndrome made up of a constellation of hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive symptoms.

That means treatment shouldn’t focus on only one concern.

A more complete approach may include:

• Traditional treatment options
• Evaluating hormone levels
• Addressing insulin resistance and metabolic health
• GLP-1 medications when medically appropriate
• Looking at the patient’s symptoms, goals, and overall health as a whole

Every woman may experience this condition differently, which is why individualized care matters.

The exciting news is that we have more tools and treatment options than ever before to help women feel better and protect their long-term health. đź’ś

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