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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Rakhi Diminoanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: But washing hands properly with soap and water is better.
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Yes: Any type of ablation in the uterus essentially burns the inner lining of the uterus, and this is a type of scar. An embryo cannot implant properly on ... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Sometimes you can't : Breastfeeding can act like contraception because it can delay or prevent ovulation. As a baby goes longer between feedings there is a higher chance a ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: There are many types. Some are very serious and life threatening. Others are treated with mostly surgery.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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A little can be ok: Wait 4 hours after drinking each glass of wine before you feed your baby or pump milk that you are saving. There are test strips available in most sto... Read More
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A member asked:
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Possibly: Pregnancy tests may not be accurate until you have actually missed your period. Some women do have symptoms of pregnancy before they miss their period... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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In moderation: It's ok to eat tuna in pregnancy in moderation. It should be fully cooked, not raw. You should only eat one to two servings of seafood a week because ... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Locate it: They will try to locate the iud by ultrasound. If it is in the uterus, it is fine, but it will requie a small procedure to remove it when you do want ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Novasure ablation: Ablations are procedures intended for women with heavy periods that are not caused by large fibroids. In the right woman, there is a 90% success rate ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Replace: Replace it with a new patch. Make sue you put it on after showering when the skin is totally dry, before applying any lotions.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Nursing and diet: Be careful while dieting and nursing because it could decrease your milk supply. Eat healthy, well-balanced meals. Half or what you eat should be vegg... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Mostly safe: An amniocentesis is usually done for genetic testing. It can lead to infection in the amniotic fluid, rupture of membranes (breaking your water), or i... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is recommended if you get the flu and are pregnant or breastfeeding. Don't take it if you don't actually have the true flu, so s... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Likely difficult: Tubular breasts, as sometimes seen with pcos, mean that the glandular tissue is underdeveloped. Therefore, although some breastfeeding is usually poss... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Ectopic: No. You need an ultrasound and blood work. If you have bleeding combined with pain (especially on one side of the pelvis) and you have a positive preg... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: The most important thing to know is where the baby is. If you have already had an ultrasound in the pregnancy that showed the baby inside the uterus, ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Mastitis: There are several risk factors for mastitis. These include not emptying the breasts completely, clogged ducts, and cracked nipples. Also, not getting ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Big difference: A gynecologist is a doctor that screens and may diagnose female cancers. They also see patients for things like period problems and birth control. A g... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Same as nicotine: This product is the same as nicotine, just absorbed differently into the body. The side effects are the same as if you smoked cigarettes.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Specialization: An obgyn sees women for cancer screening, birth control, period problems, prenatal care when pregnant, etc. A fertility doctor sees a couple if they a... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Keep breastfeeding: The best protection your baby has from the cold you have is from the antibodies in your breastmilk, so keep feeding, especially directly from the brea... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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No period after baby: If you are nursing, you may not have a period until you are done nursing or weaning. You could also be pregnant again. If you are not nursing and not ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Skipping placebo: If you skip the placebo on any of the "tri-cyclen" pills, you can have all kinds of side effects. This includes bleeding (spotting to whole period), b... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Thyroid and preggo: The more important value for your thyroid function is your t4. If you have hypothyroidism that is not treated, the baby can get mental disabilities, ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Alcohol after a baby: If you are nursing your baby, you should be very careful. You need to wait at least four hours after one glass of wine before you nurse your baby agai... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Pregnancy test: The most accurate time to take a pregnancy test is the day after your period was due.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Normal: It is normal for the nipple and the aereola (the area around the nipple) to get darker during pregnancy and will not hinder breastfeeding. In fact, so... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Clogged duct: Take a warm shower, then massage breast where clog is toward the nipple. Continue to nurse. If possible try to rotate baby's position so the nose is t... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Not really: Most obs want to know approximately how far apart the contractions are. For example, "i have been having contractions 5 to 7 minutes apart for an hou... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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Cold cures: When you are pregnant, try non-medicine alternatives first, such as a netty pot or nasal saline. If that doesn't work, use robitussin, musinex, or cou... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Menopause symptoms: Menopause happens when your ovaries stop producing Estrogens and progesterones. This causes your period to stop coming. You could also have hot flashe... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Post Csection limits: After a c-section, hold off on sex, vigorous exercise, and heavy lifting until 6 weeks after the baby was born. You can start light exercise, such as ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Bleed after pregnant: You can bleed up to 6 weeks after a delivery.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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No: Do not put a heating pad on a pregnant belly. You may heat the baby up too much. You can use a heating pad on the neck, shoulders, back and limbs whil... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Not common: Most women who get epidurals do fine except some mild itching. Sometimes women will get a spinal headache.Where it hurts when you sit up but are fine ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Yes!: Mastitis, an infection of the breast, has symptoms of body aches, fever, and redness of the breast. It is common in women who have too much milk, skip... Read More
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Yes: Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. She should tell her partner and should not have sex with him until they have both been treated and waited... Read More
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Ask for help!: Domestic violence is unfortunately very common. It is important to ask for help from your doctor or nurse. Often in a hospital or office, the nurse wi... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Penicillin is fine in pregnancy.
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No: You should not donate blood while you are pregnant because your body is already working at capacity to make enough blood for you and baby. If you lose... Read More
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Scar Tissue: Cryotherapy on the cervix can sometimes cause scar tissue on the cervix making it harder to open in labor. A typical scenario for someone with this i... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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No: While pregnant, it is important to stay hydrated, but it is not crucial to drink buckets of water. Drink enough water so that your urine appears to b... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The withdrawal method is only about 80% effective! there is sperm in the little bit of fluid that comes out of the penis during sex, even before he ej... Read More
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Termination not done: The termination may not be complete. In other words, you may still have products of conception in the uterus. See a doctor to check your beta HCG (pre... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: I think you are referring to the Progesterone only pill. You can stop this at any time. If you are breastfeeding, it might be more difficult to get pr... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Good prenatal care starts within the first 8 weeks. This allows your doctor to make sure it is a viable pregnancy and provide advice about the do's an... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Period after loss: The first period after a miscarriage can be delayed by 6 to 8 weeks, even in a woman who previously had regular cycles. If it is past that point witho... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Eat your steak!: A pregnant woman can definitely eat steak, but it should be cooked all the way through. Some may think this ruins the steak. To have a steak that is c... Read More
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Pregnancy benefits: Pregnancy reduces the risk of certain cancers, such as breast cancer. Many women also "clean-up their act" while pregnant, like quitting smoking, avoi... Read More
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Hairloss postbaby: Losing hair after the birth of a baby is normal. During pregnancy hair spends a longer time in the growth phase of the hair cycle. Your hair may appea... Read More
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Dr. Dimino is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Dimino is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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thank you doctor for giving me ideas about my problem.yes i agree with you about the symptoms excluding the sweat at night? thanks &God bles
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! This describes me to a tee, i thought i was going crazy. Thank you.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! 5 days late, feel like im pregnant.. but negative tests?
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