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Dr. Jerome Yaklic

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fairborn, OH
31 years experience male

Locations

Wright State Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fairborn, OH

Address

Wright State Physicians Health Center, Wright State University Dayton Campus, Fairborn, OH
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Wright State Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dayton, OH

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Specialties
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Obstetrics and Gynecology

Urogynecology

Languages spoken

English

Doctor Q&A

83 Answers
25 Agrees
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Sort of: Yes you can accidentally (or intentionally) take too many birth control pills. Doing so is likely to make you feel sick and may cause abnormal bleedin... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Test: It is possible the stress of surgery delayed your menses but if you are late for your menses you should test. If the test is negative and your period ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: It is possible to stop or more your period to prevent it occurring during a big event. This is often done with birth control pills. It is best to do i... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
No: While many types of incontinence are more common as we age, but incontinence is a problem that can affect people of all ages. Incontinence is not a no... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Usually and probably: Yes, with mild prolapse you should be able to have sex without difficulty. If prolapse becomes severe it may make sex more uncomfortable. Yes, you sh... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: In general allegra, zyrtec, benadryl, (diphenhydramine) and Claritin are all ok for allergies ( as well as many others) during pregnancy. Follow the d... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
That's a long answer: Hormones such as estrogen have multiple forms. Some are naturally occuring in humans, others are synthetic, animal or plant based compounds that have ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Believe what U see?: Many celebrities work out for several hours a day often with personal trainers but don't believe everything you see in the tabloids. Those photos are ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: Your period starts 14 days after you ovulate. The time from your last period to ovulation is only consistent if you have regular periods. If your peri... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
It depends: Prolonged spotting w/ Progesterone only contraceptives like implanon/nexplanon is common. When they are removed, the hormone is quickly cleared from y... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
No: No, eating ice during pregnancy can not cause pneumonia. In fact, for some women, especially those with lots of morning sickness, eating ice can be a ... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Moderate : Withdrawal or the "pull out" method is not birth control! don't fool yourself or your partner - use a condom or some other method of contraception. Th... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Many: There are many options to treat urge incontinence. They include: behavior and diet modification (ie timed voiding, avoiding bladder irritants), pelvic... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
There are many: Pain from interstitial cystitis can improve with a lot of treatments. Hydrodistension and bladder instillations can help. Medications like Elmiron (pe... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Got to go now: Urge incontinence occurs when you have a bladder contraction with little to no warning and are unable to control it or make it to the bathroom on time... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Very Little: Androgel is a topical testosterone preparation used to treat low testosterone in men. Any use in women is off lable and not approved bu the fda. You w... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
They don't trust you: Believe it or not, for various reasons, patients are not always honest with their physicians. So, sometimes when it it important to know for sure if s... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Unclear: Not sure I understand your question. Stress incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine with strain such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, lifting. I... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: Yes, sudafed is generally considered safe in pregnancy. If you do not have any medical conditions which prevent you from taking sudafed when you are n... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
No: It is possible that scarring of the nipples from prior surgeries or trauma could have a negative impact on breastfeeding, but most of thie time it doe... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
10-18: Paternity testing requires genetic material from the baby. The soonest it can be obtained relatively safely is 10wks by cvs or 15wks by amniocentesis.... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Same as non-diabetic: In general, diabetes does not increase the risk of anemia in pregnancy. All pregnant women experience some drop in hemoglobin during pregnancy because... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Can't answer: Your question of how far along you are can't be answered in this format because the answer will change daily. Your due date is aug 28 (40 wks) as far ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
There is a low risk: Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. This virus also causes genital herpes. It is possible to pass the virus from oral to genital infections via... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Good but...: A bicornuate uterus does not typically keep a woman from getting pregnant; however, it can significantly increase the risks of miscarriage and prematu... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
No: If I understand your question - No. IUDs such as Mirena, (levonorgestrel) and Paragard are contraceptives designed to prevent pregnancy. They are desi... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Possibly: The best pad or adult diaper will very from person to person. Fit is important & no two people are shaped exactly the same. Try different brands/style... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Stop the depo: Discontinuing your depoprovera will result in return to fertility (the ability to get pregnant). It can as little as 12 weeks after your shot for fert... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
U won't always know: Home deliveries always cary risks and you can never eliminate all of them. It may be safer to look for a hospital or birthing center that offers a "na... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Get a test : A urinary tract infection can cause temporary incontinence which should resolve when the infection has been treated. A urinalysis &/or urine culture s... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
You need a preg test: Tubal ligation is a method of birth control and like all methods it can fail. While there are many other explanations for your late period, pregnancy ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
You are constipated: Constipation is common in pregnancy & often exacerbated by hormonal changes, increased vitamins, iron, etc. Not drinking enough water definitely m... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Hard to say: The blood from your period raises the ph of your vagina a little. The ph change can cause some different odors. It could be an infection and should be... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
June 17th, 2012: A typical pregnancy lasts about 266 days from conception to delivery (280 days from the 1st day of your last menstrual period if they are regular and ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
They can be: Stds can cause bladder discomfort or pain. For example, chlamydia can infect the urethra (the tube from the bladder to the outside) and vaginal herpe... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: Normal pregnancies can follow incontinence surgery. However, delivery can damage the incontinence repair and cause you to leak again. Repeat surgeries... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
There are many: Interstitial cystitis can improve with a lot of treatments. Hydrodistension & bladder instillations can help. Medications like elmiron, (pentosan) bla... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Physical terapy: Pelvic floor rehabilitation is the term used for physical therapy designed to improve the strength of muscles used to control continence. When a woman... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Ask your primary Ob: You should start by having a discussion with your primary ob. What do they think is causing your pregnancy losses. Have they done a work up? What is t... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
No it shouldn't be: If you have never seen a gynecologist or had a pelvic exam it is normal to be a little nervous the first time but, in general, it shouldn't be scary.... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Bladder irritation: When you have a urinary tract infection it irritates the bladder. This makes you go more often (frequency) and can make it burn when you go. It can al... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
It could be yeast...: A thick white discharge is a classic sign of a yeast infection but not all white discharges are yeast. A thin white discharge may be physiologic (norm... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Doubtful: If you received your depoprovera shot a month ago it should be working to provide birth control. While all birth control can fail, depoprovera is one ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: Regular, consistent menses are a good sign of ovulation but not a guarantee. Some women will have breakthrough, anovulatory bleeding at fairly regular... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
It could be: It depends what type of iud you had removed. Progesterone iuds like the Mirena (levonorgestrel) usually cause changes in your period (like skipping pe... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Probably not: It is possible to delay or move your period using medications like birth control pills; however, it is very difficult to stop a period once it has sta... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is considerd safe in pregnancy. If you are suffering from allergies it is ok to take Benadryl 25-50mg every 6 hrs as neede... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: If you are being admitted to the hospital you can bring your own incontinence pads. If you do not, the hospital should provide them but they may not h... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: Yes. In general an egg remains viable for about 12-24 hours after ovulation and sperm remain viable in the female reproductive tract for about 3-5 day... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Yaklic
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
No: You should always try to take your pill at the sametime each day but being off by an hour or two does not constitute a missed pill. Going to take your... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Yaklic is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Yaklic is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Wayne State University School of Medicine, MI
Graduated 1992MD

Residency

Wayne State University/DMC/Hutzel Hospital

Awards

Associate Professor and Chair Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Dept of Ob/Gyn

Affiliations

Associate Professor And Chair WSU/BSOM Dept Ob/Gyn
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