Locations
Office
Chestnut Hill, MA
About
Bio
'Dr. Shiao-Yu Lee is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School.
His specialty is in women's health, contraception, family planning, menopause management and gynecologic surgery. He is a pioneer in female sterilization, hysteroscopy, and treatment to avoid hysterectomy.
He teaches at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as well as Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
He conducts a private practice in Brookline, MA.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Gynecology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
188 Answers
9 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Shiao-Yu Leeanswered
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Bleeding: If there is any chance that you could be pregnant, the first thing is to do is a pregnancy test. If it's negative, repeat the pregnancy test one week ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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No bleeding: It is important for you to report back to your doctor that Medroxyprogesterone did not induce a bleed. Your doctor needs to know this to plot the next... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Probably: I don't know the reason for your ultrasound examination that discovered this cyst. To find out if this is a luteal cyst, no doubt you were advised to ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Yes: First, do investigate to see if there is a reason for the irregular periiods. If we don't find any resaon, birth control pills definitely can help to ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Spotting: First thing to do is a pregnancy test. After that, see a doctor to check if you are taking any medication that may alter your period, any physical or ... Read More
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
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Ovulation: With 1 period in the last 6 months, you are not ovulating monthly. Without ovulation to make the egg, your chance to get pregnant is much less. Visit ... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 51-year-old female asked:
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Could be: Light bleeding even five days after hysteroscopy is normal. However, if the bleeding requires pad change every hour or two, or if you have fever or p... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
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Skipping period: An over-the -counter pregnancy test will easily answer your question.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
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STI: Infections such as gonorrhea, herpes, human papilloma virus (hpv) etc. Etc. Are the biggest risks.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Bcp: Estrogen and progetogen in the birth control pills can both delay the menses by changing the function of the ovaries and the lining of the uterus. If ... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
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Implanon: Implanon does have side effects, either locally due to the device, or systemically, due to the progestin hormone. Itching sinus infection is not likel... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Medroxyprogesterone: Medroxyprogesterone is a synthetic medicine with characters like the ovulation hormone progesterone. It is used in place of progeterone for treatments... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Period change: I guess you mean birth controll pills. The answer is your body may be adjusting to the new pill, but do a pregnancy test to be sure.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
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Hormone and libido: Genital atrophy is very common among menopausal women. The pain with intercourse stops many women from sex. Estrogen is much better than lubricant in ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Hysteroscopy: Hysteroscopy is to introduce a thin scope into uterus through the vagina and cervix, so we can see the polyp in the cavity of the uterus. We then use ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: We expect some light bleeding for a few days after the hysteroscopy/endometrial biopsy. If you think it's excessive, contact your doctor.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes.
You don't need general or local anesthetics with hysteroscopy and a simple uterine biopsy. You need a doctor who is skilled in hysteroscopy.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Douche: It is wonderful that you care about your kid sister. We need to diagnose your sister's problem and treat accordingly. Douche may not be the answer.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
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Mood: Menstrual mood swings typically occur during the second half of menstrual cycles. Mood swings is a common symptom of menopause, but not as cyclic as t... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Slim chance: Except certain skin infections, such as head lice, chance of getting other diseases is very slim.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
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Hormones: The risks of menopausal hormones in healthy women is age related. Estrogen is beneficial in the 50's and detrimental in the 70's.
The main risks is va... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Menstrual pain: Because of your age, i presume this pain is new. There is a higher chance, compare to teenagers, that the pain has a physical cause. Examination and ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Amnio: Bag break is possible. Report to your doctor what's happening as soon as you can, so s/he can monitor your condition.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Iud: Within a month of the iud insertion, there is a higher rate of infection. Afterward, user and non-user have similar rate of bacterial infections.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
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HPV: Yes. The genital warts are from type 9 and type 11. The vaccine will protect you from type 16 and 18, that are related to cervical cancer.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Not neessary: Night sweats can occur in normal menstrual cycles.
There are tests, such as follicular stimulating hormone, inhibin, anti-mullarian hormone, etc., ... Read More
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A member asked:
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Perimenopause: That is why the menopause is defined as 12 months without a menstruation. Even then, there might be an occasional mens still. This happens because the... Read More
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: It is true that you can still get pregnant after your tubes done. But
having tubes done is one of the most effective birth control. The hysteroscopic... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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Infection: Bacterial infection is the most common reason. Your doctor can check that for you.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Hysteroscopy: The main complication of hysteroscopy is perforation of the uterus.
If the hysteroscopy is a lengthy one, there is the possibility of excessive absorp... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Menopause: Wear layered clothing, stay in a cool environment, avoid caffeine and spicy food, follow an exercise routine.
Try some herbal remedies, like soy extr... Read More
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old male asked:
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Not initially: Not initialy, yeast is not considered as a sexually transmitted infection. You may consider tratment if her yeast infection becomes recurrrent.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
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Migraine: Women suffer from migraine much more frequent than men. One explanation is the changes of hormone related to the menstrual cycle. The theory is that e... Read More
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
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Hysteroscopy Risk: Hysteroscpic surgery in general is very safe. The risk is somewhat proportional to the extent of the surgery. The risk of removing a peanut-size polyp... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Tubes losse: I hate to second guess what you mean by 'tubes come a losse.' maybe you can ask this question differently.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Easy to find out: Good or bad depends on the cause of the skip. The reason could vary from simple stress to brain tumor. Fortunately, basic hormone
assays can make a d... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Fibroids: I presume you mean urine pregnancy test. The answer is absolutely no. Fibroids do not produce pregnancy hormone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Trich infects both the cervix and vagina.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Wet mount: A wet mount is to mix vaginal discharge with saline and KOH to detect bacteria, yeast and trichomonads by odor, acidity, and microscopic inspection.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Douche: You can douche after one week.
Remember, frequent douche, more than once a week, does more harm than good.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Better choice: Or, you can take pure estrogen pills. The dosage is lower than a low dose pill and probably less side effects.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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A gross estimate: An ultrasound estimate of gestation at 11 weeks is not as reliable as in earlier gestation, say, 6 weeks.
I counted backwards for you that 11w1d fr... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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No: To stop the period, you have to suppress the ovulation. That means to start the combined pill at the beginning of the cycle and take the pill continuo... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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3rd day: 3rd menstrual bleeding day when the hormones are at baseline level.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Diet and exercise: The hormone changes before your period causes bloating. Some women take medicines like diuretics or birth control pills. A better approach is to watch... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Every woman has different ovulation symptom. Some have none and many have it for couple of days.
To have your symptoms for a week is longer than aver... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Menstruation returns: In majority of women, without the suppression of the birth control pills, ovaries wake up and natural menstrual cycles return.
In small number of wo... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Titration: There are myriad reasons to be tired. From the estrogen point of view, if you are on estradiol, we can check the blood level to see if the dosage is a... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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A few suggestions: Start with ginger tea (with ginger powder 250mg) 4-6 times a day.
Or, vitamin b6 50mg twice a day
or, doxylamine 25mg (unisom sleep tabs) with ... Read More
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I have been a patient of Dr. Lee for 25+ years. Cannot say enough good things!!
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Dr. Lee is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Lee is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I did take a test and it was negative. .ive been diagnosed with ibs
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This saved my life. Thank you. What are ur prices for essure reversal?
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thanks,but i tried testing again yesterday and the result is still neg
Education & Training
Residency
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
Awards
Excellence Award, Brigham and Women's Hospital; Teaching Award, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Community service award, South Cove Community Health Center.
Top Gynecologist, First Place, Massachusetts - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston
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