Dr. Bruce Young
Obstetrics and Gynecology
New York, NY
59 years experience
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
26 Answers
2 Agrees
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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A 33-year-old female asked:

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Yes: Not enough gets absorbed to have any effect. If you were working as a colorist there might be a problem early in pregnancy but not at this point.
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A 44-year-old member asked:

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Usually yes: A great deal of ethnic & geographic variation in early onset occurs, but overweight girls are especially prone to age 9 or 10 menses. A pediatric exa... Read More
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A member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 59 years experience
Bartholin abscess: Its a gland that has a plugged opening with an infection developing in it.
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A 30-year-old member asked:

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Same as married: Proper diet, prenatal vitamins, normal exercise, & preconception visit with an OB doctor to assess any increased risks.
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A 37-year-old female asked:

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Maybe: Early development can start @ 7 but is uncommon. The usual sequence is first some armpit & pubic hair, then over about a year some breast buds. When t... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

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Yes: Hormones change but so does your emotional state as you must mentally deal with the abortion.
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Yes: Up to 1200mg /day has been found to be safe.
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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No: That kind of bleeding is normal & the pills are working, as long as you only skipthe sugar pills.
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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No: The age for menstruation varies by ethnicity, location, & weight. Northern climates have later onset than southern for europeans, for example, while ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Not from pregnancy.: Pregnancy usually increases pigmentation. Loss may be due to vitiligo, a chronic gradually progressive loss of pigment.
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A 47-year-old female asked:

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Not usually: These are usually symptoms of impending menses but can be seen with early pregnancy. Much depends on your menstrual pattern, but if you are pregnant, ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Unclear : You need images to know about the proper diagnosis, but the lymph nodes normally in your armpits are swollen, but look harmless.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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It is not normal.: You need an exam & blood tests, possibly a sonogram to find the cause. If you were breastfeeding that may be a contributing factor, & the problem is l... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 59 years experience
No : Very complex problem to be discussed in detail with your doctor & pediatric surgeons. There is no simple approach with many avenues for you to choose.
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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See your doctor now: You may have a growth or a hormonal problem & must have a diagnosis before taking medicine.
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Probably irritation: Sit in a tub of warm water 3x a day & dry gently while waiting to get examined. You may have irritated the sensitive skin, but the bleeding could be f... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Yes: That is rare & they are not necessarily enlarged when they show. You need a gyn exam & further evaluation to be clear on the diagnosis.
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A 33-year-old member asked:

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Yes: They enlarge & become more sensitive for many women, with relief after the period.
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A 33-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 59 years experience
Yes: It's rare but does happen. A sonogram will help to know.
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A 44-year-old female asked:

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Need progestin too : If you've got your uterus you need both estrogen & progesterone. Start with a low dose & see what your symptoms are.
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Corpus luteum defect: You may have low Progesterone after ovulation & should get tested.
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 59 years experience
Hormone issues: You need an exam & blood tests to find the problem & treat it.
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A 22-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 59 years experience
You need an exam: This area can be from kidney, stomach, lung or muscle. A thorogh exam is needed to assess this pain.
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A 33-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 59 years experience
60 -80%: When it's in the uterus, but it's important to know if it's in the tube as that won't work, so a doctor should be consulted for proper treatment.
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A 22-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 59 years experience
Yes: Bleeding can occur in early pregnancy for many reasons. A pregnancy test may be negative if it's in the first week after conception also. After anoth... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Young is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Young is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Few, have been worried, sitting in doc office now just to make sure all ok. Appreciate the quick reply :)
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York University School of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1963MD
Residency
NYU Medical Center
Residency
Belleviue Hospital Center
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