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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Milk production: Galactorrhea is the expression of milk from the breast that is not associated with lactation. Some medications can cause galactorrhea. An elevation of... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not concerning: Having short light periods is not abnormal. If the periods subside completely, you would need an evaluation. Unless you are looking to become pregnant... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Evaluation : There are many reasons women have irregular periods and cramps. One or two irregular periods are not concerning but if it continues, an evaluation by ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Possible: While the time period you describe may not be considered the most fertile time of your cycle, pregnancy can still be possible. If pregnancy is not des... Read More
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A 47-year-old male asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Common: It is not uncommon for women to have a worsening of or new onset of migraines during the peri-menopausal period. It is likely related to hormonal fluc... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Common: It is fairly common to have some irregularity in bleeding after the use of the morning after pill like plan b. If you are concerned about pregnancy, ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not NVR but PCOS: Based on what you describe, it is difficult to tell if it is the nuva vaginal ring or the baseline disease of pcos that is causing your symptoms. I ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Evaluation : Would recommend being seen and evaluated. At this point, you have a threatened miscarriage. Bloodwork and possible sonogram will help to determine y... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Probably normal: What you describe sounds normal. Many women have brownish flow initially which can also be quite light. As bleeding increases, the color usually turns... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Probably not: There are many reasons for irregular bleeding and certainly pregnancy is one of them. However, less frequent bleeding is more common. If you are conce... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pain diary: It is a little difficult to say. Could be a muscle spasm. Could be vascular congestion. Could even be gastrointestinal disturbance. A pain diary may b... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
What do you mean?: The fallopian tubes have cilia in them which are finger like protrusions that help to move fluid, eggs, and fertilized eggs along. I suppose you could... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Possible: There are several conditions that could be causing your symptoms and pregnancy is one of them. Consider checking a urine pregnancy test to rule out pr... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Hives can indicate an allergic reaction. You may need to see your health-care provider in order to determine the cause of the hives. In the meantime... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
24-48 hours: Generally, mild activities can be resumed within 24-48 hours of the amniocentesis as long as there is no discomfort.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Normal: Having uterine cramping after orgasm is common and it should not harm the baby. As pregnancy progresses and if preterm labor should develop, your hea... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Most likely no: Most sexually transmitted infections can not be contracted through causal contact or through inanimate objects with the possible exception of crabs.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Possible gallbladder: What you describe could be related to your gallbladder. Would recommend a visit to your doctor for bloodwork and ultrasound. In the meantime, you coul... Read More
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A 53-year-old male asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sometimes: Ablations are reasonably good at normalizing menstrual bleeding and sometimes at even stopping periods. If one ablation style is unsuccessful at doing... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
? Gynecological: Cramps before, during, and possibly for a short time after a cycle are not uncommon but having cramps everyday of the month may not be gynecological. ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: It is safe to eat non-organic foods in pregnancy. It is important however to wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
History and Physical: There could be several reasons for painful intercourse to include endometriosis, interstitial cystits, vaginal infections, vaginal dryness, vaginismus... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Options: It is important to stay well hydrated while breastfeeding. Would recommend 96 oz of fluid, esp., water, daily. There is an herbal named fenugreek that... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Possible: While herpes is a possibility, follliculitis which is an inflammation of hair follicles is also possible. To rule out herpes, a culture and bloodwork ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monica Popovanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Wait and see: A woman has several hundred periods in her lifetime and so some irregularity is acceptable. If your irregularity were to continue, i would recommend a... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Popov is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Popov is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I had the test done, waiting on results.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Texarkana, AR - Winter
2013
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