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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maybe: The best organic appetite suppressant is fiber. Not eaten separately but as a part of foods that are naturally high in fiber. This will fill you up, a... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Usually healthy: Make sure that the sunglasses block uv rays. They will usually say "blocks uva/uvb" on the side. There were some problems with sunglasses that blocked... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Sex after Hyst: No. In fact, most women who have the surgery to deal with chronic pain or bleeding or pelvic pressure (such as from fibroids or an enlarged uterus) fi... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Many patients with uterine fibroids can deliver vaginally, depending on the size and position. If the fibroids are large and placed low in the uterus,... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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No: Patients getting a transfusion have their blood typed and examined for antibodies, and these are compared to the specific blood units being used for a... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Spectrum of Options: Ibuprofen or other nsaids are the best first line option to treat painful cycles with fibroids. If the fibroids are large and may be degenerating, pai... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Irregular cycle/PCOS: I'll assume you checked and are not pregnant. Irregular cycles (sometimes caused by pcos) can make it difficult to conceive. You may be having some br... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Extra-weight in Preg: Of course, the first question is the degree of being overweight, but in short, it increases your risks. You would be at higher risk to get diabetes of... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Try to note when this happens. When related to blood pressure, this feeling often happens after just standing up or after standing for a long time. It... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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13 weeks-Blood Only: There is a new option available which uses the small amount of fetal dna present in mom's blood. Unlike other methods, there is no direct sampling of ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Life in L&D: This is too varied to sum up in 400 characters! to best prepare yourself for *your* l&d experience: 1) take tour of l&d at the hospital where you plan... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: Usually there is no need to decrease your work if you work about 40 hours a week in an office setting and have no pregnancy complications. Pregnancy c... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Most comfortable.: Often this is some variation of a side by side. These are more comfortable for the mom-to-be and have shallower penetration which puts less pressure o... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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45 min to 2 hours: Of course, there are too many variables to answer accurately, and the patient shouldn't worry because they will be asleep the whole time! the time dep... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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None, usually.: Unless you have a rare ovarian tumor that makes male hormones, usually a hyst and oophorectomy don't influence hirsutism. Some women on estrogen only ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Not severe.: Rotavirus infections (there are several strains) usually cause a self-limiting gastroenteritis. This is no fun and may cause dehydration, but is no us... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Asthma in Preg: For many patients, allergies and asthma go hand in hand. First, minimize your exposure to allergens (use anti-dust mite mattress and pillow covers, ai... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Heavy menses: Fibroids typically cause anemia by causing heavy menstrual cycles, with or without cramping. Not all fibroids cause this. Depending on the size and nu... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Non pregnant ?: It could be associated with types of pre-diabetes. See your doctor if no obvious cause.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Varies: As you might expect, it depends a lot on the virus we are talking about. Most viruses cause short term illnesses with fever, muscle aches, sometimes w... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Not recommended.: Pregnancy leads to an increase in the venous pressure around the rectum, which is why many women get hemorrhoids. Anal sex can irritate that, leading ... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No formula: Just ask! most hospitals have breastfeeding initiatives and want to do whatever they can to promote breastfeeding. Not sure what you have heard, but n... Read More
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A member asked:
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Analyze: Follow dr yoder's tip to record what you eat and why, but make sure your are analyzing and not self-criticizing. You are taking a great first step in ... Read More
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A member asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Other causes: Sometimes a period is late for other reasons--thyroid, pcos, or stress can all cause skipped cycles. Recheck a urine pregnancy test and follow up with... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Can be: But pregnancy tests are very accurate, and will show positive by the time you are having symptoms. Check!
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Spotting: Break through bleeding or spotting are common on the mirena, (levonorgestrel) it can make some patient's cycles very light. Usually this gets lighter ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Should be no lead: Look for lead-free bakeware. However, 0.1 ppm is the upper safe limit designated for any food contact surface by the state of california, so it should... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
For some women: If you are new to depo, these may pass as your body adjusts. If you are on your second shot, and the problems persist; i think you would need a need f... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Several possible: Two most common things are cervical irritation (can be normal variant or infection or precancerous cells or a cervical polyp) or endometrial irritatio... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Need HighRisk OB: Many possible causes. Low movement is not worrying at 19 weeks, and the heartbeat is reassuring. I am worried about the low fluid. Was the sono done a... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Usually: Most sleep disturbances are short term. Mild illnesses, allergy symptoms, or stress can all lead to short term sleep disruption. Attention to sleep hy... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
14 days before cycle: Most variation in cycle length is in the follicle stages (the part before ovulation). The luteal phase (from ovulation until menses) is usually about ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Possible infection: Sometimes these hot flashes and chills are due to fever. You mention kidney and bladder pain--have you been evaluated for a UTI or a kidney stone? Oth... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Rare: The biggest concerns for a myomectomy is that in time more fibroids can develop, requiring future surgery to fix, and that a future pregnancy will nee... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Can't say: Gonorrhea and chlamydia can often be low-lying "smoldering" infections that can cause damage to the fallopian tubes in women. Unless you had a previo... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: To many variable to address here. If it was a pre-cancerous condition, such as cervical dysplasia, the wait is just a few months. You will need to tal... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Options below: If this is a latex allergy, use a non-latex condom; polyurethane or polyisoprene are good choices to try. Polyisoprene condoms are thinner, but there ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Can be: Are you on any birth control? Any other symptoms? You can keep a menstrual calendar (apps exist, but some just use a pocket calendar) to see what your... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Don't worry, see OB.: Make an appointment with your ob. They may get an early sono to evaluate the size of the fibroids. Even patients with large fibroids may have a normal... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: If you know for sure why you are having pain, it is ok to treat it with tylenol (acetaminophen). Avoid Aspirin or other nsaids in pregnancy. If you ne... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Limited intake of caffeine is safe: the equivalent of two cups of coffee a day. Not "venti", just a cup. Many women however lose their taste for caffe... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: You may have bacterial vaginosis (although it may be something else--only an exam can tell), and Amoxicillin is not the antibiotic we would use to tre... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: Having very short cycles or perhaps a lot of breakthrough bleeding can be a since of hormone imbalance. You could also be bleeding from other sites su... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Unclear: Can you feel it with your hand--is it like a spasm in your abdominals? You might also try Motrin and a heating pad. Sometimes our nervous system can i... Read More
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A 61-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Wrong question!: Right question: how can i eat to maximize my health? Pick a diet that naturally and gradually returns you to your ideal weight, reduces your risk of d... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Many methods.: The week around ovulation is the best time to get pregnant. Having sex daily or every other day during that week gives the same preg rate. If you have... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: A water birth puts a baby at unneeded risk without providing any benefit. To be blunt, the water will become contaminated with fecal matter which the ... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: Women who start a pregnancy while overweight are not expected to gain as much as those who are underweight at the start, but we do not recommend "diet... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Cat. C: Zyprexa (olanzapine) is a category c medication for pregnancy, meaning that the risks and benefits need to be carefully balanced and evaluated but no ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Pulmozyme (dornase alfa) is a category b, deemed safe in pregnancy. Its safety in lactation is unreported, but should have minimal absorption, and i w... Read More
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Dec 3, 2011
dr. weix is extremely knowledgeable in his field, and is always straightxforward with me. i never have to worry about him beating around the bush. he respects my thoughts, concerns, and wishes as a pa...Read More
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Aug 25, 2012
Such a blessing through two losses. Caring, compassionate and knowledgeable!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Weix is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! However I have a slight shallow one. What if the girl is Virgen and she made out with someone does that makes her pregnant?
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thank you for info cause i always thaught it was normal to go through a pack and a half of pads during my 5 day period cycle
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! ThNkyou mu hubby an I were wondering about this after my cerclage
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, TX
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Southwestern Gynecologic Assembly Award
Five Star Award Medical Center of Irving
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