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Federal Grant of $10 Million Fuels Teen Pregnancy Prevention Efforts in Texas

February 12, 2024

SAN ANTONIO – Texas makes the top ten lists in many things, including teen births. The Lone Star State ranks 9th in the nation. But thanks to a $10 million federal grant, efforts are ramping up to tackle teen pregnancy. UT Teen Health was awarded the funding to carry out educational and clinical projects designed to […]



A day in the life of a gynecologic oncologist

January 26, 2024

Follow along with  Yasmin Lyons, DO, a gynecologic oncologist at the Mays Cancer Center, on a typical day in her life! She balances clinic, surgery and mentoring fellows while also maintaining a family life with her husband, baby and two dogs.





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Fox 29: ‘Very challenging’: Texas leads nation in repeat teenage pregnancies; experts weigh in

February 24, 2022

Dr. Kristen Plastino, Obstetrics and Gynecology / UT Teen Health, appeared on Fox 29 and News 4. Follow the link below to watch the video. https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/very-challenging-texas-leads-nation-in-repeat-teenage-pregnancies-experts-weigh-in ‘Very challenging’: Texas leads nation in repeat teenage pregnancies; experts weigh in by Amanda Henderson, Photojournalist: Kearyon Chestang Tuesday, February 22nd 2022   SAN ANTONIO — Texas is at the top […]



A Conversation About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): With Dr. Jennifer Knudtson

August 27, 2020

It has been 30 years since the National Institutes of Health issued criteria on polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS and we talk about the most recent updated guidelines with Dr. Jennifer Knudtson, M.D. Dr. Jennifer Knudtson is an Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at University of Texas Health, San […]


Everything you need to know about infertility and IVF

June 26, 2019

Over the past couple of years Dr. Jennifer Knudtson, UT Health San Antonio reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist, has started to notice a change in how couples are dealing with infertility. Watch the full story at KSAT 12