Dr. Kevin Fleishman
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fort Myers, FL
33 years experience male
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Fort Myers, FL
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Friday: 8:00am - 12pm
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I am an Obgyn in Southwest Florida with offices in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. I have a very gentle approach to patients. I am interested in minimally invasive procedures such as endometrial ablations and office tubal occlusion procedures. I also practice robotic minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. In obstetrics, I offer vbac's to the right candidates and gentle cesarean sections. We are working to designate are hospital as a baby friendly hospital. I welcome new patients.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Anatomic survey: A mid-pregnancy ultrasound is designed to visualize the organs and look for the most common congenital abnormalities. The sex and gestational age ca... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Water is best choice: I recommend drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water per day. I would add electrolyte drinks such as gatorade if you are exercising more than 1 hr at ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Possible miscarriage: Any bleeding during the first trimester should be investigated with an exam and an ultrasound. It may just be implantation bleeding, but it could al... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Stress incontinence: Stress incontinence is a very common problem. It occurs more frequently after a vaginal birth and as you age. It can be treated with kegel exercises... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Guarded: What you are describing sounds like a stage iii ovarian cancer case. The treatment has improved but most statistics show a 50% 5 year survival. Wi... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Delayed ovulation: Your symptoms are suggestive of delayed or absent ovulation this month. It could be caused by stress, weight changes or gettting closer to the menopa... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
It is common: Hip pain is very common during pregnancy. It is caused by a combination of the high Progesterone in pregnancy that causes more relaxation in the join... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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NO: Prenatal vitamins just provide nutrients your diet is missing. Most western diets in the us have adequate nutrients, therefore the prenatal vitamins ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Ovarian tumor: There can be false elevations in HCG secondary to cross reactivity with other hormones. Some ovarian tumors can cause elevations in the pregnancy ho... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Irregular ovulation: The most likely cause of irregular periods is irregular ovulation. Common causes are stress, weight changes and thyroid dysfunction. If it continues t... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Zofran (ondansetron): I have found zofran (ondansetron) to be effective for many types of nausea.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
2-3 weeks: The first symptoms of pregancy can be nausea, breast tenderness and a missed period.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Breast infection: Chronic mastitis is a long term infection of the breast. It is somewhat rare. Burning pain in the breast is unlikely caused by an infection. More co... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Stop hcg diet: I recommend more fluid and fiber and 4-6 small healthy meals daily with exercise and life style change.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Ph: The normal ph of a vagina of a reproductive aged female is acidic. Estrogen stimulates the vagina to be thick and moist and this fosters the growth o... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kevin Fleishmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Irregular ovulation: Sometimes it hard to find the cause but most likely you are ovulating late this month or not ovulating this month. I would not recommend any interven... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes: There are millions of sperm released before ejaculation so pregnancy can still occur without ejaculation.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Unsure: Progesterone supplementation has been shown to help in invitro fertilization cycles atrificially stimulated by hormones. It is also helpful to decrea... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
YES: It is normal for the first few periods to be heavy and irregular.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Now: Uvb is dangerous if you are pregnant or not. You should avoid it to decrease your risk of skin cancer.
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A 64-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Depends : Estrace (estradiol) is better for exterior vulvar and entrance atrophy and therefore better for intercourse discomfort. It is probably equal to vagi... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Moderately: Ct scans are good at diagnosing large tumors and other common intra abdominal problems. Vaginal ultrasound is much better at visualizing the ovaries... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Anemia: If you are referring to low red blood cell blood counts then you are talking about anemia. This can be caused by many things, most commonly heavy vag... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Ovarian cyst likely: The most likely reason is an ovarian cyst. These are small collections of fluiid on the ovary associated with normal ovarian function. It is usuall... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Multiple: Yeast infections usually cause a white thick discharge with itching, and bacterial infections usually cause a yellow to green discharge with odor.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Leave alone: Little bumps around the lips are probably sebaceous cysts which are benign and require no treatment if there is no symptoms. If they grow then you ne... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Flagyl: 2gm flagyl, or Metronidazole taken orally. It is important to have your partner treated and also screened for other sexually transmitted diseases.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Sometimes: There are more resistant strains of chlamydia so not all are sensitive to the fluoroquinones.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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At term and in labor: It is better to sleep on your side late in the third trimester and when you are in labor.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes: In an uncomplicated pregnancy, flying is safe in the first trimester as long is it is a commercial pressurized plane.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes, in most cases: In low risk pregnancies light weightlifting is safe. I recommend no prolonged exercise on your back. Use common sense and if it hurts do not continue... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Over sedation: Iv pain medication decreases the pain of labor, but it can also sedate the baby, it can make the fetal heart rate tracing difficulty to interpret. S... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes: Endometrial cancer usually presents with post menopausal vaginal bleeding. If left untreated many symptoms may occur, including back pain and pelvic ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Folliculitis: It sounds like you have some inflammation of a hair follicle which is common in areas where hair grows and is common if the area has been shaved. I r... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Stop them: Progesterone is used for luteal support and if you got a normal period it usually means you are not pregnant this cycle.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Needs ultrasound: The symptoms can be caused by fibroids, ovarian cysts or other gynecologic issues. It is recommended that you see your gyn and have an exam and ultra... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes: Stress can exascerbate pms and alot of other conditions.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Pregnancy moresevere: Since pregnancy causes much higher levels of estrogen and other hormones, then effects of pregnancy are more severe, such as breast tenderness and nau... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Lysine: Decrease stress, use sunscreen and consider lysine supplementation.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Bleeding, pain: The most common symptoms of ectopics are bleeding, pain, delayed menses. It is important to be seen by your gynecologist as soon as you develop these ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Not necessarily: It is not a good idea to take bc powder everyday. It can cause bleeding issues, but usually in the gastrointestinal tract. New onset abnormal vagina... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Fibroid removal: A myomectomy is a surgery to remove fibroids from the uterus. It can be done vaginally, abdominally or laparoscopically depending on the location and... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Suppress ovulation: Birth control pills work by suppressing ovulation. The estrogen it it regulates periods. They also increase a protein called sex hormone binding glo... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Ciprofloxacin: Ciprofloxacin and Macrobid are other good choices. It is best to have your physician decide since he knows your full history.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Sebaceous cyst: Most white spots on the labia are sebaceous cysts. These are benign collections of material derived from the skin overlying the labia. If it gets larg... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Probably: It is important to see your obgyn and check a prolactin level and thyroid level. Leaking breasts, or galactorrhea could be a sign of a pituitary tumo... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Warmers and blanket: It is more difficult to maintain the temperature of premature infants, but baby warmers and blankets are very effective.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No: Semen has to enter the vagina for a chance for pregnancy.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes: There is always a chance for pregnancy or std's with unprotected intercourse. It is a good idea to use two methods. Barrier contraception as well as ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
A bacteria: Group b strep is a type of bacteria that grows on the skin and in your vagina. It can cause an infection in the baby so all women are screened for col... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Fleishman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Fleishman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! thank u a lot. h0pe u can help many of us, its a helpul for me coz i g0t new idea with0ut askng d0ct0r in pers0nal.thnk u
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I have fibroids but they are very small and an ultrasound didn't reveal anything so my doctors don't know an I'm still in pain !!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanx doctor I will w8 for ur next answers related to tha same questn
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Maryland School of Medicine, MD
Graduated 1990MD
Awards
Most Influential, Second Place, Fort Myers, FL - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Fort Myers, FL - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Fort Myers Region, FL - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Physicians' Primary Care of SW Florida
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