Dr. Christine Murray, MD

Dr. Christine Murray Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Dr. Christine Murray is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist providing preventive, pregnancy, reproductive, and gynecological care for women at different stages of life.

Her services include well-woman examinations, contraception management, prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum follow-up, menstrual disorder treatment, menopause support, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures.

Before entering medicine, Dr. Murray studied public health and worked in disease-prevention programmes. This background supports an approach that considers preventive health, maternal well-being, patient education, and the wider factors that can affect women’s healthcare.

Patients comparing women’s health specialists can also read about Dr. Vidya Mhamunkar’s obstetric and gynecological care.

Doctor Information

Name: Dr. Christine Murray, MD
Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecology
Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Medical Degree Completed: 2016
Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jackson Memorial Hospital
Residency Completed: 2020
Undergraduate Education: Florida International University
Additional Education: Public health and epidemiology studies at the University of Miami
Practice: Houston Women’s Care Associates
Hospital Affiliation: The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
Primary Location: Houston, Texas
Additional Practice Area: Pearland, Texas
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
NPI Number: 1528422433
Telemedicine: Available for suitable appointments
Online Booking: Available
Accepting New Patients: Yes, according to current provider profiles

Dr. Murray’s current provider pages list her specialty, education, practice locations, languages, hospital affiliation, telemedicine availability, and new-patient status. Patients should confirm appointment and insurance details directly because practice information can change.

About Dr. Christine Murray

Dr. Murray completed undergraduate studies in psychology and chemistry at Florida International University. She also pursued graduate education in public health and epidemiology at the University of Miami, with an interest in maternal and child health.

Before medical school, she worked as a public health programme manager focused on disease prevention. She later earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2016 and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in 2020.

Her training prepared her to care for patients during routine preventive visits, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and menopause. She also evaluates reproductive and pelvic health concerns that may require medication, imaging, office procedures, or surgery.

Dr. Murray describes her approach as evidence-based and patient-centred. This means recommendations are selected according to the patient’s symptoms, medical history, test results, reproductive goals, and personal preferences rather than using the same plan for every patient.

Preventive Gynecological Care

Preventive gynecology helps identify health changes before they become more difficult to manage. It also provides an opportunity to discuss menstrual cycles, contraception, pregnancy plans, sexual health, menopause, and family medical history.

Dr. Murray’s preventive services may include:

• Well-woman examinations
• Pelvic examinations
• Pap tests
• Cervical cancer screening
• Breast health discussions
• Mammography guidance
• Sexually transmitted infection testing
• Contraception counselling
• Menstrual health evaluation
• Bone-health discussions
• Menopause support
• Reproductive planning

The recommended screening schedule depends on the patient’s age, previous results, symptoms, pregnancy history, medication, and individual health risks.

A routine gynecological visit may also include blood pressure measurement, medication review, and discussion of general medical conditions that could influence reproductive health.

Pregnancy and Prenatal Care

Prenatal care allows Dr. Murray to monitor the health of the pregnant patient and developing baby throughout pregnancy.

Her publicly listed services include prenatal care, antepartum care for higher-risk pregnancies, ultrasound, genetic counselling, gestational diabetes care, multiple-gestation monitoring, vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care.

Pregnancy services may include:

• Pregnancy confirmation
• Initial prenatal evaluation
• Review of medical and pregnancy history
• Routine prenatal examinations
• Laboratory testing
• Ultrasound coordination
• Fetal growth monitoring
• Blood pressure assessment
• Gestational diabetes screening
• Prenatal genetic-screening discussions
• Labour and delivery planning
• Postpartum follow-up

Prenatal appointments generally become more frequent as pregnancy progresses. Additional visits may be recommended when a medical condition, pregnancy complication, or abnormal test result requires closer observation.

Pregnant patients should provide a complete list of prescription medicines, non-prescription products, vitamins, and supplements. Medication changes should be discussed with the prescribing clinician rather than made without medical guidance.

Higher-Risk Pregnancy Concerns

Some pregnancies need additional monitoring because of maternal health, pregnancy history, fetal development, or a complication identified during prenatal care.

Dr. Murray’s public profile lists care involving preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, multiple pregnancy, maternal infection, and other higher-risk antepartum concerns.

She may assess or help manage concerns such as:

• High blood pressure during pregnancy
• Gestational diabetes
• Preeclampsia
• Multiple pregnancy
• Bleeding during pregnancy
• Previous pregnancy complications
• Abnormal fetal growth
• Placental concerns
• Maternal infection
• Pregnancy at an advanced maternal age
• Existing diabetes or thyroid disease
• Previous cesarean delivery

Additional blood tests, urine testing, ultrasound examinations, or fetal monitoring may be recommended.

A maternal-fetal medicine specialist may become involved when advanced high-risk pregnancy assessment or co-management is needed.

Labour and Delivery Care

Dr. Murray provides vaginal and cesarean delivery care. Her profile also lists vaginal birth after a previous cesarean delivery among the services she manages.

Delivery planning may cover:

• Signs of labour
• When to contact the medical team
• Pain-management preferences
• Induction of labour
• Vaginal delivery
• Cesarean delivery
• Previous cesarean history
• Hospital admission
• Fetal monitoring
• Post-delivery care

The safest delivery approach depends on the patient’s health, fetal position, placental location, labour progress, pregnancy complications, and previous delivery history.

A birth plan can help communicate patient preferences, although it may need to change when an unexpected medical concern develops.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery

Some patients with a previous cesarean delivery may be candidates for a trial of labour and possible vaginal birth after cesarean, commonly called VBAC.

Suitability may depend on:

• The type of earlier uterine incision
• The reason for the previous cesarean
• Number of previous cesarean deliveries
• History of other uterine surgery
• Current pregnancy complications
• Fetal position
• Placental location
• Available hospital resources
• The patient’s preferences

Dr. Murray can help patients compare a trial of labour with a planned repeat cesarean and understand the potential benefits, limitations, and risks of each option.

Cesarean Delivery

A cesarean delivery may be recommended when vaginal birth would create additional risk for the patient or baby.

Possible reasons include:

• Abnormal fetal position
• Placental complications
• Labour that does not progress
• Signs of fetal distress
• Certain previous uterine procedures
• Umbilical-cord concerns
• Maternal health complications
• Other urgent obstetric conditions

Because a cesarean is an abdominal operation, recovery may include incision care, pain management, activity restrictions, and monitoring for postoperative complications.

Postpartum Care

Postpartum follow-up supports physical recovery and helps identify concerns that arise after childbirth.

Dr. Murray may review:

• Recovery after vaginal delivery
• Recovery after cesarean delivery
• Postpartum bleeding
• Incision or tear healing
• Pelvic discomfort
• Breast and feeding concerns
• Urinary symptoms
• Blood pressure
• Menstrual changes
• Return to activity
• Postpartum contraception

Recovery varies according to delivery method, pregnancy complications, sleep, medical history, and available support.

Menstrual Disorder Evaluation

Menstrual patterns can change because of hormonal conditions, pregnancy, medication, stress, uterine disorders, or the transition toward menopause.

Dr. Murray’s listed services include treatment for menstrual disorders, premenstrual symptoms, abnormal uterine bleeding, and other reproductive-system concerns.

She may evaluate:

• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Painful periods
• Irregular cycles
• Missed periods
• Bleeding between periods
• Prolonged menstrual bleeding
• Bleeding after sexual activity
• Bleeding after menopause
• Premenstrual symptoms

An assessment may involve a pregnancy test, blood tests, pelvic examination, ultrasound, cervical screening, or sampling of the uterine lining.

Treatment depends on the cause and may include medication, hormonal therapy, an intrauterine device, an office procedure, or surgery.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal uterine bleeding describes bleeding that is heavier, longer, or less predictable than expected.

Possible causes include:

• Hormonal changes
• Uterine fibroids
• Uterine polyps
• Thyroid disorders
• Pregnancy-related conditions
• Medication effects
• Perimenopause
• Blood-clotting disorders
• Abnormal changes in the uterine lining

Dr. Murray may use pelvic ultrasound, laboratory testing, hysteroscopy, or endometrial biopsy to help determine the cause.

Treatment is based on symptom severity, diagnosis, age, general health, and future pregnancy plans.

Uterine Fibroid Care

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop within or around the uterus.

Dr. Murray’s public profile lists uterine fibroid treatment, fibroid procedures, myomectomy, endometrial ablation, hysteroscopy, and hysterectomy among her services.

Fibroids may cause:

• Heavy or prolonged periods
• Pelvic pressure
• Abdominal fullness
• Menstrual pain
• Frequent urination
• Constipation
• Back discomfort
• Anemia
• Fertility concerns

Treatment may involve monitoring, medication, hormonal therapy, removal of selected fibroids, or hysterectomy.

The recommended approach depends on the fibroids’ size and location, symptom severity, medical history, and reproductive goals.

Ovarian Cyst Evaluation

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on or within an ovary. Many cysts are related to normal ovulation and disappear without treatment.

Some cysts may cause:

• Pelvic pain
• Pressure
• Bloating
• Menstrual changes
• Discomfort during activity
• Pain during sexual activity

Dr. Murray may use pelvic ultrasound to examine the cyst’s size, appearance, and location.

Care may include observation, repeat imaging, medication, or surgery. Her profile lists treatment for benign ovarian cysts and ovarian cyst surgery when clinically appropriate.

Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain

Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. It may cause painful menstruation, continuing pelvic discomfort, pain during sexual activity, or fertility concerns.

Pelvic pain can also be associated with ovarian cysts, fibroids, infection, urinary conditions, digestive problems, or scar tissue.

Dr. Murray may review:

• Where the pain occurs
• Whether it follows the menstrual cycle
• How long it has been present
• Whether bleeding has changed
• Previous pregnancies
• Earlier pelvic procedures
• Urinary or digestive symptoms
• Treatments already attempted

Treatment may include pain medicine, hormonal therapy, minimally invasive surgery, or referral to another specialist.

Patients comparing gynecologists who treat reproductive and pelvic concerns may also review Dr. Karen Clark’s women’s health profile.

Contraception and Family Planning

Dr. Murray’s listed services include birth-control management, contraceptive implants, intrauterine devices, family planning, and permanent contraception.

Options discussed during an appointment may include:

• Birth control pills
• Contraceptive injections
• Intrauterine devices
• Contraceptive implants
• Patches
• Vaginal rings
• Barrier methods
• Fertility-awareness approaches
• Tubal sterilisation
• Postpartum contraception

Some hormonal methods may also help control heavy periods, painful menstruation, acne, or irregular cycles.

The choice should consider medical history, blood pressure, migraine history, medication, blood-clot risk, and future pregnancy plans.

Intrauterine Device Services

An intrauterine device, commonly called an IUD, is a small contraceptive device placed inside the uterus.

Dr. Murray’s services include IUD placement and removal.

Care may include:

• Comparing hormonal and non-hormonal options
• IUD insertion
• IUD removal
• Follow-up after placement
• Evaluation of pain or unexpected bleeding
• Replacement after the approved period of use

Temporary cramping or changes in bleeding may occur after placement. Continuing or severe symptoms should be assessed.

Fertility Concerns

Difficulty becoming pregnant may involve ovulation, the uterus, fallopian tubes, sperm health, age, or several factors together.

Dr. Murray’s public profile lists female infertility and reproductive management among her areas of care.

An initial evaluation may involve:

• Menstrual and ovulation history
• Previous pregnancy history
• Medication review
• Pelvic examination
• Hormone testing
• Ultrasound
• Assessment of the uterus and ovaries
• Partner evaluation
• Referral to a fertility specialist

The timing of testing depends on age, menstrual regularity, medical history, and how long pregnancy has been attempted.

Cervical Health and Abnormal Pap Tests

An abnormal Pap test does not automatically mean that cervical cancer is present. It may identify cell changes that need repeat testing or closer examination.

Dr. Murray’s services include:

• Pap testing
• Evaluation of abnormal Pap results
• Colposcopy
• Cervical biopsy
• Treatment for cervical dysplasia
• Loop electrosurgical excision procedures

A colposcopy uses magnification to examine the cervix more closely. Small tissue samples may be collected when an area appears abnormal.

The next step depends on the type of cell change, human papillomavirus results, age, previous tests, and pregnancy status.

Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy uses a thin camera to examine the inside of the uterus.

Dr. Murray’s profile lists diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy among her procedures.

It may be used to evaluate or treat:

• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Uterine polyps
• Selected fibroids
• Scar tissue
• Structural abnormalities
• Unclear ultrasound findings
• Retained tissue

Some hysteroscopy procedures are diagnostic, while others allow treatment during the same procedure.

Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery

Dr. Murray provides or coordinates a range of gynecological procedures, including laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy, myomectomy, salpingectomy, ovarian surgery, endometrial ablation, and total laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Potential advantages of minimally invasive techniques may include:

• Smaller incisions
• Less disruption to surrounding tissue
• Reduced postoperative discomfort
• Shorter hospital stays
• Faster return to routine activity
• Less visible scarring

These benefits vary by procedure and patient. Previous surgery, anatomy, disease severity, and general health can influence the safest approach.

Hysterectomy Care

A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus. It may be considered for severe bleeding, fibroids, pelvic pain, prolapse, or another condition that has not improved with less invasive treatment.

Before surgery, Dr. Murray may discuss:

• Why hysterectomy is being recommended
• Available alternatives
• Whether the cervix will be removed
• Whether the ovaries should remain
• The surgical approach
• Possible risks
• Recovery restrictions
• Effects on menstruation and fertility

Pregnancy is no longer possible after hysterectomy, so future reproductive plans should be discussed carefully before surgery.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Symptoms

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when weakened support tissues allow the bladder, uterus, rectum, or another pelvic structure to move downward.

Dr. Murray’s profile lists prolapse treatment and urinary incontinence care.

Possible symptoms include:

• Pelvic pressure
• A vaginal bulge
• Urinary leakage
• Difficulty emptying the bladder
• Frequent urination
• Difficulty with bowel movements
• Symptoms worsening during standing or lifting

Treatment may involve pelvic floor therapy, a support device, activity changes, medication, or surgery depending on the cause and severity.

Menopause Care

Menopause is the stage when menstrual periods permanently stop. Symptoms may begin earlier during perimenopause.

Dr. Murray’s services include menopause management and hormone-replacement therapy.

She may help patients manage:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Irregular periods
• Sleep disruption
• Vaginal dryness
• Pain during sexual activity
• Mood changes
• Urinary symptoms
• Bone-health concerns

Treatment may include lifestyle changes, non-hormonal medication, vaginal treatment, or menopausal hormone therapy when medically appropriate.

The benefits and risks of hormone therapy depend on age, symptoms, medical history, and personal risk factors.

Another Doctiplus physician offering care across reproductive health and menopause is Dr. Elizabeth G. Moy.

Telemedicine Appointments

Current hospital and practice profiles list telemedicine as available through Dr. Murray’s office.

A video visit may be useful for:

• Reviewing test results
• Medication follow-up
• Contraception discussions
• Menopause treatment follow-up
• Prenatal questions
• Follow-up after an earlier appointment
• Discussion of stable symptoms

Pap tests, pelvic examinations, ultrasounds, fetal monitoring, and procedures still require an appropriate in-person appointment.

Preparing for an Appointment

Patients can prepare by bringing:

• A current medication list
• The date of the last menstrual period
• Previous Pap test results
• Pregnancy and delivery history
• Earlier surgical records
• Recent laboratory reports
• Ultrasound or imaging results
• A list of medication allergies
• Notes about current symptoms
• Questions about testing or treatment

Patients with abnormal bleeding may find it helpful to record when the bleeding occurs, how long it lasts, and how heavy it becomes.

Pregnant patients should bring available prenatal records, ultrasound reports, laboratory results, and details of all medicines and supplements.

Patient-Centered Women’s Healthcare

Dr. Murray provides obstetric and gynecological care based on each patient’s age, symptoms, medical history, pregnancy needs, reproductive goals, and personal preferences.

Her work includes preventive examinations, prenatal monitoring, delivery care, postpartum support, contraception, menstrual treatment, menopause management, diagnostic testing, and gynecological procedures.

Patients should confirm appointment availability, accepted insurance plans, hospital arrangements, telemedicine eligibility, and referral requirements directly with Houston Women’s Care Associates.