Dr. David Finke
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Beverly Hills, CA
17 years experience
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Beverly Hills, CA
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Serving women of Beverly Hills and surrounding areas, Dr. Finke received his undergraduate and Medical Doctor degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2006. He finished residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology as Administrative Chief at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Finke has a passion for health policy and plans to continue to be at the forefront of developments on the national level in health education and reform. He is thrilled to be part of such a wonderful group of healthcare leaders at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills!
Office 310-657-1600
Fax 310-657-4598
WCBH Medical Group
8920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 511
Beverly Hills CA 90211
david@drfinke.com
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.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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English
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299 Answers
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Depends: There is usually left over folds of skin after dramatic weight loss. Surprisingly, a lot of excess skin may disappear with the weight. Many people c... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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PH change/bacteria: It could be an std, so you should be evaluated by your primary doctor or gynecologist. Most commonly, it is from a change in vaginal ph. When the pH... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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A few business days: Results vary depending on the lab used, but typically 3-5 business days should be expected for results.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Diseases: Vaccinations for your baby are generally recommended to help prevent serious and deadly illnesses/diseases. The success of immunizations cannot be ex... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Many treatment optio: Ns! aside from hormonal contraceptives, there are also choices like Lupron with aygestin, Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud with or without low-dose danazo... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Every 3-4 hours: Depending on the number of wet diapers your baby is producing, this can be altered. Breastfeeding should occur regularly though in the first couple o... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
2 different issues: The uterus coming down too far is a problem with physical pelvic support. It is partly genetic, but is more common after you have had multiple vagina... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily: Taking nsaids like ibuprofen, advil, or Aleve (naproxen) can help. Also sinus decongestants may help alleviate most sinus congestion-related symptoms... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
PGD: If you are very serious about only having a baby boy, there are technologies that can enhance your chances. They require ivf (in-vitro fertitilizatio... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Muscle tension?: A narrowing of th vagina may be caused by muscle tightening that may even be sub-conscious. You should use more lubrication during sex to start and t... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Fibroids or polyps : You should have a pelvic exam with pelvic ultrasound to evaluate the uterus and surrounding organs.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Slight increase risk: Having any strain of the hpv viruses will put you at an increased risk of getting hpv warts or genital warts. The overall prevalence has been reporte... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Not likely: You need all 3 shots within one year to build up your immune system to recognize and fight off the hpv infection/exposure. Getting two doses may bene... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Possible HPV warts: Hpv is a group of viruses that are extremely common. If your son has not received the Gardasil vaccine and she has a history of genital warts, then he... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Possibly: There are a variety of causes of sores and discoloration of areas of the mouth. They range from aphthous ulcers to cancer. See you dentist or primar... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Follow with ultrasou: You need to be followed by your physician closely. It is normal to develop ovarian cysts on the ovaries every month. Depending on the cyst's appeara... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
See your doc: It may be hard to determine the exact cause, but you should have vaginal cultures performed as well as consider an ultrasound of the pelvis.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Not bad...: But I do not have a lot of faith in basal temperature charting. I like my patients to use ovulation predictor kits with ultrasounds to monitor follic... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Heat, topicals: Probably the most commonly overlooked environmental hazards for pregnant women are heat and topical chemicals. First, heat is radiated from the mom t... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
5-6 weeks is common: After a missed period, most women feel breast fullness and soreness. This may also start before a missed period and may be mistaken for the usual sym... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
If later miscarriage: You may want to wait one or more cycles if you carried the last pregnancy past 12-13 weeks.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Infection, stone, or: The most common cause of blood in urine is a bladder infection. It may also be a sign of kidney stones. Rarely, if the blood is persistent in your u... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Burning/tingling: When the vesicles are starting to form, many people experience tingling in the area followed by burning or stinging. In the resolution phase, it can ... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Yes, Many things: Most commonly, it may be due to dieting and a lot of exercise. See your doctor for evaluation and blood tests.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Check placement: With your doctor, any recurring pain particularly during sex, jogging, etc. Should be worked up by your doctor.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Small collection of: Blood within placenta. It is usually contained and does not cause bleeding or issues for the fetus. Your doctor will probably follow the size and lo... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Yes and no: You can have a mildly abnormal pap smear (ascus) and it can still be hpv negative. We generally treat this result the same as a normal pap smear. Ot... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
No: Chlamydia is a different type of sexually transmitted infection than the human papilloma viruses. If you have had chlamydia, this is a risk factor fo... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Rare, but possible: With early, high-quality ultrasounds, twins are usually not missed anymore.
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A member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Yes, but...: Don't feel guilty if you feel like you can't keep up with breastfeeding triplets. Usually, the more breastfeeding you do, the more milk the breasts w... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Yes: There are two main types of condyloma. Condyloma acuminata is caused by hpv types 6 and 11 and is termed hpv warts. Condyloma lata is caused by syph... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Better diet: Your body needs enough good cholesterol and fats so that your ovaries can make the hormones (estrogen and progesterone) you need to have a regular per... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Is 8 a low number for the result of a day-21 progesterone test if i'm trying to conceive w/o success
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Yes: Generally, we like to see a day 21 Progesterone over 10. Any number above 10 means that you probably ovulated. If the number is less than 10, it wou... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Rare: The rate is 1 in 3, 300 people, or 0.03% of the population. Risk factors for vaginal cancer include: history of abnormal pap smear, hpv warts, previo... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Not that much: Diabetic hairloss has a lot to do with the decrease blood flow to that area; there are some medications and topical creams which may help some.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Prenatal vitamins: Make sure you are taking a prenatal vitamin with dha. Call your doctor for an ultrasound and blood tests around 7-8 weeks from your last period.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Probably not, but...: There is not enough scientific evidence to make a conclusion regarding the safe limits of bpa ingestion during pregnancy. Several nations around the ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What causes ulcers in the mouth and all the way through the digestive tract and on the vaginal area?
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Sjogren's is rare...: Usually small ulcers, or aphthous ulcers, are benign symptoms and are similar to canker sores. They can be caused by viruses, eating too many acidic ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Possible, yes: The hpv virus doesn't live for very long away from the genitals or mouth of a human host. If someone is touching an hpv infected organ and then they ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Not good: But don't worry! hpv is very common and highly contagious. If you know you have been exposed to it, get regular pap smears and follow up as directed... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Years: An hpv infection that lingers around for years puts a woman at risk of developing cervical cancer, particularly if she is over the age of 30.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Moles not from HPV: Hpv family of viruses, as far as we know, aren't a cause of moles. Hpv 11 is the cause of genital warts. A dermatologist should periodically examine... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Very low: I tell my patients that we can pretty much eliminate the risk of them getting cancer from hpv if they follow-up regularly as directed with their prima... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Not really: Mirena (levonorgestrel) is a progesterone-secreting iud (intrauterine device). The Progesterone is distributed systemically through the body and is m... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Finkeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
We don't know.: What you do know is that this new sexual partner has likely been exposed to hpv strains that are the high risk type. However, it is unlikely that you... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Yes: Smoking decreases your body's ability to fight cancer-causing virusal infections. Smoking also impedes healing of tissues involved with surgery of ex... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Not really...but: You could try different scar cream/remedies. I personally do not believe that there is a miracle fix, but I do suggest vitamedmd scar reduction cream... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
See a doctor.: There can be many causes for vaginal discharge. A skin discoloration or change in texture should also be evaluated by your doctor.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
It's tricky: Some people use basal body temperature charts, ovulation predictor kits, etc. Honestly, it is one of the least effective birth control options and un... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Estrogen/progesteron: Combination pills contain one form of estrogen and one form of progesterone. There are also Progesterone only birth control pills that are used more ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Finke is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Finke is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Jan 14, 2012
answered question right away and gave great into.
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Thanks for your response Dr.Finke. Her ob is now requesting that she take a pregnancy test. The iron was recommended due to her having low iron in 2 separate blood panels. My friend thought the bleedi...Read More
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Hi Dr. Finke,
Thank you for your quick reply. I was scoped last November, I like the Tiger Balm idea, it should hold me till I get back in July or August. I am just going to keep it moving till then. ...Read More
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thanks so much for quick reply! ive always had headachea during cycle but never migraines to this degree, ill be making apts asap! thanks again!
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