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Board Certified Gynecologist, trained at USC Medical Center. Practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Areas of expertise include: Hormonal problems in women of all ages and menopause. Integrative practice which combines natural treatments with the latest medical research to provide patient care.
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
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Doctor Q&A
51 Answers
51 Agrees
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Unlikely: That procedure was almost 10 months ago. It should not cause you to have spotting, however its best to have your surgeon examine you . Stress does n... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
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infection: This could be a minor infection , similar to acne on the face . If there are multiple spots , and are v painful , pleaseget it checked out.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Pl call your Doctor: If you are 36 weeks pregnant and already 3cm dilated, this diarrhoea may cause you to get dehydrated and cause contractions. The baby is not full term... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Possible Ovulation: Women have clear strechy mucus discharge during ovulation, if you are in the middle of your cycle, this may be it.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
All of them: Any one of these can be painful, however there are other signs to diffrentiate between these three.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Depends: Ampicillin in combination with some other antibiotics can be used for uterine infection . It is not the drug of choice.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Multiple symptoms: Fibroids can present with heavy painful cycles, irregular period, presence of a mass, urinary frequency amongst others. Sometime fibroids can be asymp... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
See your gyn: You really should see your gynecologist, to make sure the iud is out and to rule out any infection.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
No: You went through puberty at the average age.
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A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Not always: Color changes and odor may be experienced following your menstrual cycle , however persistant odor/smell needs to be checked by your doctor.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
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Multiple reasons: Post coital bleeding could be due to several reasons, a friable cervix, polyp on the cervix, minor vaginal tear amongst other things could cause vagin... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Not necessarily: Lumpy or fiibrocystic breast are commonly seen pre period, with increased caffeine intake , not with menopause.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Teaching Hospital: Try a county hospital or a clinic in a teaching hospital . Teaching hospitals are known to take pt's financial situation in consideration.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
None: These are two different conditions. Endometriosis is usually found in the ovaries or pelvis . Fibroids originate from the uterus. Adenomyosis is the ... Read More
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Not necessarily: Lumpy or fiibrocystic breast are commonly seen pre period, with increased caffeine intake , not with menopause.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Unlikely: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is a v effective method of contraception, it's unlikely you could be pregnant , specially if you have been on it fo... Read More
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Need to be evaluated: Heavy periods can be due to hormonal problems or due to anatomical problems like benign growth from the muscle of the uterus called fibroids, polyps ... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Incomplete treatment: Frequently yeast infection need to be treated a second time or on a weakly basis for a few weeks .
If you have not seen a doctor and self treated w... Read More
6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
No: No , yeast infection by itself is not associated with foul odor. She needs to see her gyn to rule out other infections.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Multiple choices: If you have irregular periods and pcos, you can choose any birth control pill. Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) has been associated with high... Read More
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
No: Night sweats around period is fairly common in women in forties. It is not premature menpause but does signal hormonal imbalnce.
Please see your gynec... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Call your Doctor: Heavy bleeding 2-3 weeks after leep is not considered normal . Please contact your doctor.
5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Can happen: If you are spotting occasionally following Plan B this can happen , however if you have skipped a period or have just this scant spotting instead of ... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Skipped period: When you stop Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) , you could skip one or more period. There are instances when the period does not resume for upto a y... Read More
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
No: Acyclovir is a commonly drug and does not affect your mental status.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
It can happen: This breakthrough bleeding can happen with Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) . This can subside , however ck with your gynecologist
5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Yes: Iui and ivf are two separate procedures done to enhance chances of pregnancy. Iui involves, placing your partners sperm in your uterus through a smal... Read More
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Unlikely: A mass the size ofa fist is a growth, this needs to be looked at by her doctor. Hernias do not occur in breasts.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Not needed: Hcg does not boost testosterone. Hcg is being used for weight loss recently. You are 28, i would suggest staying away from these treatments.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
No: Pressure on lower belly can be due to a lot of non specific reasons. It is unlikely that a cyst from last year is still present , or you have to remo... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
No: Many, many women like you do not feel any different during their ovulation. This does not mean they are infertile.
Ovulation is checked with blood t... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Many other reasons: Though pregnancy is the commonest reason for missing periods, travel , stress, ovarian cysts amongst other things may lead to skipping periods.
Wa... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
3 months: Yes Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shots are every 3 months. Week of august 25th is fine.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Possible: If you have blisters which are in clusters and painful , genital herpes is a possiblity. I would suggest checking this out with your doctor. Ovaries ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Not your period: Irregular bleeding or continuous spotting is a known side effect of Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) injection, it should stop and you should resum... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Possible infection: Blood in the vagina can cause changes in your ph balance and can sometimes be the cause of onset of mild infections. If the odor persists , please ha... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
You should: Major abdominal surgeries like hystrectomy , specially complicated ones can reduce your mobility and put you at a risk of clots in your legs that can... Read More
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Possible: Caffeine intake is associted with fibrocystic or lumpy breasts.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Not an emergency: If the bleeding is not heavy and there is no pain , you can wait and schedule an exam with your gyn.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
No: No chlamydia cannot be transmitted in this manner.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
In selected cases: In certain selected cases with uncontrolled blood pressure, bleeding problems, premature fetus amongst others it is customary to involve a high risk O... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Not always: Pregnancy tests measures a hormone called b hcg, it needs to rise to a certain level for the pregnancy to be seen in the uterus. Pregnancy test can a... Read More
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Multiple symptoms: Fibroids can present with heavy painful cycles, irregular period, presence of a mass, urinary frequency amongst others. Sometime fibroids can be asymp... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Not Really: At least 20% of women have tilted uterus like you. There is no scientific proof that tilted(retroverted) uterus will cause fertility problem.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Depends: Menopause is defined as absence of periods for one year. The average age for women to undergo menopause is 51.7 years. Some women will continue to h... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
Few weeks: C-section scars are fairly well healed by two weeks , but it can take up to 4 weeks to be completely pain free. The scars do not reopen , however s... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
No: Bleeding for a month is not a menstrual cycle and needs to be checked by a gynecologist.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
You need a check up: It is not normal to bleed for two months. There could be many reasons for this, you need to see a gynecologists for a check up . You could get anemic ... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadini Vermaanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
V rare: Tubal ligation is a v effective method of steriilization, however there is a small percentage of failure rate probably due to reanastomosis or the t... Read More
6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Verma is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Verma is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I am grateful for this doctor this Thanksgiving!
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That's the perfect answer. Thank you! I had something start leaking fluid and it got infected. I got it checked out
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Dr.Verma,thank you so much .May the best flow you all the way.
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Thanks... but another thing, it seems like all the time. Why?
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