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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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403 Answers
44 Agrees
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: It is not uncommon to have an abnormal period once. Stress strenuous exercise, medical problem like diabetes or thyroid condition are a ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: It depends on how advanced the pregnancy is. In general the dental staff will ask about the possibility of pregnancy and only perform xrays if... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: She should see her md. There are many things to consider. If you are using condoms a possible allergy, or there may be possible infection.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Consult perinatology: It is very important to see a perinatologist if you have not done so. The best way to help is to follow the advice they give you, take the s... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Congratulations!: It is not likely after two test that it is a false positive. See your md and if she feels itis necessary, a bhcg or blood pregnancy test... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: It is not uncommon to have an abnormal period once. Stress strenuous exercise, medical problem like diabetes or thyroid condition are a ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: It is not uncommon to have an abnormal period once in a while. Stress strenuous exercise, medical problem like diabetes or thyroid conditi... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: At full term most babies don't have a lot of room to move. However, if your baby is not moving the way you think it should,
do not se... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See your md: Its very hard to tell what is happening by the given description. See your doctor to rule out infection, and other causes of pelvic pain like ov... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Its common: Not all patients will completely stop bleeding after an ablation. It may take a few months before you know what your menses will ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See your MD: Your pains may be as simple as a bladder infection or as complex as an ovarian cyst or endometriosis. Your symptom merit a physical exam ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Probably not: This is not likely. It would not be a good form of contraception.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: It is not uncommon to have an abnormal period once. Stress strenuous exercise, medical problem like diabetes or thyroid condition are a ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: You may have an infection .You should see your md for evaluation and a culture.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: It depends on what the pap results are. It can be as simple as an inflammation or as complicated as an abnormal cells due to the human pap... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Congratulations!: February 10, 2013 is the estimated due date.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See your MD: There are a few reason for milk in the breast without recent pregnancy. You will need a breast exam, a prolactin level and give a list on ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pregnancy test: It is not uncommon to have an abnormal period once. Stress strenuous exercise, age medical problem like diabetes or thyroid condition are... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: Is dependent on the last normal menstrual period. If your test is positive you will most likely miss the next period.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: It is possible, even after a tubal sterilization pregnancy is possible. Unfortunately, ectopic (tubal) pregnancy is also possible especially w... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not nescessarily: Ovaries can be removed alone leaving behind the tube. It depends on the disease process causing the need for removal. The alone can b... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: It is not uncommon to have an abnormal period once. Stress , strenuous exercise, medical problem like diabetes or thyroid condition are a... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
An egg is released: There is a chemical released from the brain lh which triggers the release of a mature egg from the ovary about 24 hours later. Over the counter... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Don't miss it if you don't want to be pregnant and if you think you may be take a pregnancy test before taking the next shot.
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A 72-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: It is hard to say from the description. It may evidence of inflammation , chronic infection or other problems. Ask your md what he found,... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: While pregnancy is not likely, it is still possible. It depends on things like what you cycles are normally like and and when you took t... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See your md: Until then you may try over the counter treatments like monistat.
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A member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: It is not uncommon to have an abnormal period once. Stress , strenuous exercise, medical problem like diabetes or thyroid condition are a... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See you MD: You may need a blood pregnancy test. There are many different reasons for missing a period. Your md will ask about your history. Age , medical c... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See you MD: You may need a blood pregnancy test. There are many different reasons for missing a period. Your md will ask about your history. Age , medical c... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: There are many variables can contribute to anovulation ( absence of ovulation) most patients can test with over the counter ovulation test. If ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Consult you MD: Ideally starting pregnancy at a good weight , and continuing good balanced eating habits and exercise through out is a great habit.
Taki... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: Pregnancy is certainly possible however it may be affected by you cycle. Some women have irregular menses and may not ovulate when ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not uncommon: It is very common to have irregular and even light menses during the first year of your cycle. Some do have nausea and even diarrhea prior to or ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Loss of a pregnancy: Most typically mean a loss of living pregnancy during the first or second trimester. Some also consider a stillbirth in the 3rd trimester a m... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
It can be: It depend on the size of the pregnancy and fetus. If it is very early it may be like moderate to severe cramps. Later second or third tr... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Multiple: Fibroids are common benign tumors of the uterus . The most common symptom would be heavy and or prolonged menses. Some women may have low bac... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not likely: Most women with cervical dysplasia will carry their babies to term. There is little evidence that is will cause a miscarriage.
Dsyplasia is u... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See you MD: There are many different reasons for having spotting before a period including pregnancy! your md will ask about your history. Age , medical c... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See your md: Its very hard to tell what is happening by the given description. See your doctor to rule out infection, and other causes of pelvic pain like ... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See your md: It would be very hard to say what is happening without an exam.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See your md: Its very hard to tell what is happening by the given description. See your doctor to rule out infection, and other causes of pelvic pain like ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends on your MD: A complete blood count, rubella, varicella hepatitis blood type and rh, urine, std tests . There are some optional like testing for cystic fib... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
The 20th: If you have a 28 day cycle , you will ovulate on or about day 14 of your cycle (about the 20th of the month) if you have a longer or short... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: If you mean choroid plexus cysts? The choroid plexus is an area both sides of the fetal brain . During fetal development some fetuses wil... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See your MD: You may need to go to urgent care or the er. You may have a fever and a viral syndrome or something more complicated like inflammation of... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: It is not uncommon to have an abnormal period once even on ocp. Stress strenuous exercise, medical problem like diabetes or thyroid condit... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See your MD: 3 out 4 don't have symptoms but those who do may have:
abdominal pain
abnormal vaginal discharge
bleeding between menstrual period... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hard to tell: You should see your md as it is impossible to tell from the description. It can be anything from infection to a tear in the tissue to atropic... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Unlikely, but ...: In order to get pregnant, intercourse must occur around the time of ovulation (releasing an egg). Ovulation usually takes place about two weeks after ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Toppin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Toppin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Jun 7, 2017
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Would have preferred a more informative answer. An educated guess. Possibilities atleast. This answer left little ideas to go on. Thanx anyw
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Thank you Dr. Barbara Toppin. You have helped a great deal! I really appreciate it, although I'm unsure of the type of infections.
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Thank you very much , i asked again just to be sure. Thats why i put my starting and ending date. But thank you again.
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