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Dr. O’Neil was born in Hinesville, Georgia, and grew up in Binghamton, New York. While attending Hobart College in upstate New York, he received his B.S. in Biology. He attended medical school at the Albany Medical College in Albany, New York and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut, and has been in private practice in Irving since 1997 and at MacArthur OB/GYN since 2011. Dr. O’Neil is one of the first physicians in the U.S. to become board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery having done so in 2013. He has also been board certified in general Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Urogynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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306 Answers
120 Agrees
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Urogynecology 30 years experience
Consistency: If you've gotten up in the morning, been up all day, gone to bed and gotten up the next day w/out taking a pill then you've missed a pill. Being cons... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Good question: For me, it was because i really love delivering babies, find gyn surgery fascinating & challenging and my days are never the same, kind of like forres... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Testing for gluten intolerance, the cause of celiac disease, is usually first done by blood testing for anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (ttga)... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: If your periods and the symptoms you usually get are the same, and it doesn't cause you to miss school, work or have pain with intercourse, then you a... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Not a disease. : A desire to wear clothes of the opposite gender, cross dressing, is common. The majority of men who do so are in fact heterosexual.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Technically, the term 'total hysterectomy' refers to removing the uterus and cervix only. However, if a woman has also had her tubes and ovaries remo... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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See your Ob Gyn: You need to see your OB gyn for probably an exam, sonogram and possibly an endometrial biopsy. There are a number of things which could cause this, as... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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See doctor: You are probably not ovulating, or releasing an egg, every month. This can be due to a number of medical conditions. You should see your doctor for ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Several Suggestions: It is normal to have trouble getting comfortable the further along you are. Adding some extra pillows behind your back, between your legs or getting ... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Need labs & exam: You should see a doctor to get and exam and have your prolactin level checked. Sometimes other medications or a small growth on your pituitary gland ... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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No: Cerazette is a progestin-only birth control pillwhich is not available in the United States. It is meant to be taken once a day throughout the month.... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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It's complicated: There are many reasons why a woman may have decreased sexual desire. Some of these include: hormonal deficiencies or imbalances, underlying medical c... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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H&P: Likely the doctor will take a history and perform a physical, which may include a pelvic exam, urinalysis and post void residual measurement. You may ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Maybe a UTI: If you end up being late, check a pregnancy test. However, this soon it is too early. Does it hurt to urinate? You could have a bladder infection. ... Read More
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A member asked:
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See an ObGyn: You should make an appointment to see an obgyn. You need to be examined to find out why you are having these symptoms. Good luck.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Could be normal: Your period could be starting a little early, which happens sometimes. If you develop a fever, or if your pain seems to be getting worse, i would rec... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Several: Common symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include a thin discharge, which may or may not be irritating. Also a foul or fishy odor, especially after inte... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Most people need 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Sleeping 4 hours one night will allow you to function, but at less than 100%.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: There are a number of treatment options for cervical dysplasia including cryotherapy, laser therapy, and excisional therapies. Some can be done in th... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No: If you do require stitches after delivery, you will be fine. If you've had an epidural during labor this can provide enough anesthesia to help during... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Can work until end: Unless you develop a condition such as high blood pressure or preterm labor, most woman can work until the end of their pregnancy. Some woman have jo... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Not much more.: If a woman is of normal weight before conceiving, she should really stick to a normal, healthy diet. The few hundred extra calories she may need will... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Avoid raw meat: In general, you should avoid raw or uncooked meat. Also avoid unpasteurized milk. You can handle raw meat when cooking, just wash your hands well.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: For many women who experience morning sickness and/or nausea throughout the day, taking 25 mg of vitamin B6, 3 times a day will help. You can take thi... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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See Obygn: What you have could be tiny clusters of blood vessels at the skin, normal moles/freckles, or less likely, skin cancer. Your obgyn can figure it out f... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Probably pregnant: There may be some cross reactivity between the ovulation kit and the home pregnancy test. If you've had, 4 positive pregnancy tests then you are like... Read More
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A member asked:
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See a gyn: The combination of lactating & irregular cycles could be a sign of a growth called a pituitary adenoma. This can be screened for by measuring the leve... Read More
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A member asked:
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Maybe: If you've just missed your period, you might start to have some breast tenderness or fatigue, this is normal.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Depends: There are many obgyn's who have years of experience treating female incontinence and do a very good job. You should ask your obgyn what their experien... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Paravaginal defect: Sometimes, usually due to childbirth, a woman can have a breakdown in the lateral vaginal support. This is called a paravaginal defect and can be unil... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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You can't: These are caused by hormonal changes. Staying out of the sun will help a little.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Several causes: Pain in the lower pelvis can be from several things: musculoskeletal issues such as pelvic muscle spasm, bladder problems (such as interstial cystiti... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Not likely: A falling HCG usually signals an impending miscarriage, or if it plateaus then possibly an ectopic pregnancy. Sorry.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Prolapse: You probably have uterine prolapse. This is a common condition whereby the muscles, connective tissue and ligaments that support the uterus are weake... Read More
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A 73-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Seeing a doctor who treats fecal incontinence, such as a urogynecologist or colon-rectal surgeon is a good first step. Depending on your specific sym... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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No: The more active thyroid hormone is t4. If this is normal, you should be ok.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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See Obgyn: Most women will have cycles between 21-35 days. Cycles occurring more often than this should be discussed with your obgyn.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Not ovulating: If your periods are irregular, it can be a sign that you are not ovulating. This is probably not due to your tubal, but possibly due to a hormonal im... Read More
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A female asked:
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Probably not: Although both etonogestrel (in nexplanon) and clindamycin are metabolized by the liver, because the etonogestrel is released subcutaneously it avoids ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Not sure: The commonly used antibiotics shouldn't interfere with lactation. Ask your doctor about prescribing an ulcer medication called reglan (metoclopramide... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Not for about 2 week: You should avoid intercourse, tampons or douching for about 2 weeks. Usually that is the time of a post operative visit, at which time your doctor ca... Read More
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A 60-year-old member asked:
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For bladder cancer: Bcg can be instilled in the bladder to treat bladder cancer.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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No: There is no evidence that vaccines cause autism. The cause of autism is most likely multifactorial. Unfortunately, due to some very bad, no discredi... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Kegel & pelvic tilts: In addition to doing kegel or pelvic floor exercises, you can wear a pregnancy or maternity binder, available at most stores that sell maternity cloth... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Several: There are both non-surgical and surgical options. Bladder prolapse can occur by itself or be associated with urinary incontinence, rectal prolapse, u... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Best thing to do is check a home pregnancy test. Call your doctor if it's positive. If it's negative and you still don't get a normal period within a ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: It is not uncommon when a woman first has a Mirena (levonorgestrel) put in to experience symptoms such as fatigue, nausea and headaches. This usually... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Birth Control : Abstinence, or not having sex, is the most reliable way to prevent pregnancy. If you want to get on birth control however, see your doctor to discuss ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Vaginitis: It could be normal, but if you are having any itching, burning or odor, i'd recommend seeing a doctor to get it checked.
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50/50: At this point i would say your chances are about 50/50. A vaginal sonogram at 6 weeks and 4 days can usually see a heartbeat; but if your dates are o... Read More
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Dec 31, 2015
I have had the opportunity to work closely with Dr. O'Neil. He is an excellent clinician, talented surgeon, and all around great example for his patients and colleagues. Highly recommend!
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Dec 2, 2012
Hi, my name is Jessica Smith and I am 19 years old. I am pregnant with my 1st child, I'm just now into my 6th month. I have been seeing Dr.O'neil for about 3 months now, and I am very pleased with his...Read More
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Apr 5, 2013
He's a great doctor, he answers all of my questions. When I had a procedure done to me he explain everything that was going to happen to me & what I would experience to the exact detail. He listens to...Read More
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Thank you Dr. Kevin O'Neil. Since you answer my question I was wonder would you mind if I can interview you for a class project my cro class . I go to Champlin Park High School. And I need an intervie...Read More
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sorry, using my phone....i have done a hpt and it came out negative, i will be buying and doing another one on tuesday if my period has not returned....thanks for answering, i have had two previous pr...Read More
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wow answers so many things been trying to get pregnant as well. now i know why. :( no health insurance and job is less then part time. thank you tho. ppreciate it umm one more thing. when i am do take...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Albany Medical College, NY
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
Stamford, CT
Residency
STAMFORD HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Urogynecologist, First Place, National - Summer
2014
Top Urogynecologist, First Place, Texas - Spring
2017
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