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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.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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English
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5 Answers
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A 27-year-old member asked:

Dr. Theodore Tsaltasanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Two hormones: Combination pills contain an estrogen and a progestin. This is in contrast to progestin-only methods. These include the so-called 'minipill' (micronor... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Theodore Tsaltasanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not generally: Elective plastic surgery is never free. For deformities and injuries surgery is not infrequently done free through an ER on call surgeon, or through v... Read More
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6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:

Dr. Theodore Tsaltasanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
None: There are a wide variety of items recommended for stretch marks. There is anecdotal or case material only for them. There is no large, controlled tria... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Theodore Tsaltasanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: No, but gonorrhea can cause systemic symptoms, most especially gonococcal arthritis. If you have a persistent sore throat it should be evaluated.
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A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Theodore Tsaltasanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not usually: An abortion itself does not increase the chance of pregnancy. Since pregnancy only occurs in those able to get pregnanct, abortion, like miscarriage, ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tsaltas is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tsaltas is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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