Dr. Andrew Blazar
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Providence, RI
64 years experience male
Locations
WIHRI Center for Reproduction and Infertility
Providence, RI
Office
Providence, RI
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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
Languages spoken
English
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351 Answers
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Probably not: Discharge without pain or bleeding during early pregnancy is usually not serious.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Likely pre peiod: Changes of this type are due to high hormone levels-which usually fall as your period begins.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes..but not likely: To be pregnant you must produce an egg if you are not having periods, you are unlikely to be ovulating (producing eggs) additionally your age and abs... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Not sure: I have treated many women (couples )for infertility and am not familiar with either of the products you mention. Consider seeing a provider who can ad... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Very few: About 1 % and many less at age 44.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Usually: If the smear is normal and the bleeding ends quickly, not a problem.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Usually 1 month but.: Most women begin to ovulate and be fertile within a short time but a few will take considerably longer.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Wait !!: It is very unlikely that you are pregnant, though you do not say when your last period occurred. If you do not want to be pregnant, you should be look... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Yes. but not likely: You are past the time when the Depo-Provera shot can be relied on-and it is possible to become pregnant witout having a period--but it is also possibl... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Yeast likely: You can try a vaginal antiyeast medicine which are sold without rx. If that is not successful, exam should be done.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Depends on the cause: This bleeding is not normal but may be caused by many different things including abnormal anatomy as well hormone issues. Your mom needs a careful eva... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Hard to know: "protected" is not a medical term so the meaning is not clear withdrawal helps but is not wholly reliable in preventing pregnancy. Since avoiding pr... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Depends: It varies if you hope to become pregnant again, sooner is better (2-3 weeks).
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Not a problem: Your child will not harm your early pregnancy by climbing onyou or any other usual contact. Do what you are comfortable doing.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Headache not usual: If you are usually regular, a test will answer the question of whether or not you are pregnant. A urine test from your pharmacy may be a convenient f... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Skin trauma: Likely you are hurting the skin in that area. Try less vigorous stretching and gentler sex (? Slower or more moist).
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Need more detail: It is possible that delivery (or more likely change in lifestyle, diet etc)may have had an impact oin your bowel habit, but we need more detail on the... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
likely the period: Uterine cramping can cause this if so, you should be better in a day or two. In the future, naprosyn or Aleve (naproxen) may help.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Danger small but ...: Pcos makes becoming pregnant difficult without treatment; pregnancy is usually ok though excess weight raises risk mildly; lupus anticoagulant requir... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Late egg release: There are many possibilities. Among the most common is ovulating (releasing an egg) late if so, menses should follow fairly soon. If not , further ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Likely hormonal: Probably a temporary hormonal change but depending on your age and prior history (weight etc etc) further examination and testing might be appropriate... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Likely not the pill: Your weight change is more likely due to the stress of the undesired pregnancy and the decision to terminate. If it continues, please consult your pri... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Can be: Periods can be late for many reasons. If you feel well, i'd suggest waiting to see if your period comes on its own.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Very unlikely: If you take pills regularly, pregnancy is very rare--regardless of your sexual behavior.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Usually day 14: You always ovulate 14 days before your next period. If you have a regular cycle of 28 +/- days , then you will ovulate around the 14th day of this cyc... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Provera (medroxyprogesterone): Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is a pill which usually will bring on a period if you are not pregnant and your tests are normal. It requires a prescrip... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
See your gyn: The size and details of the cyst are important in deciding how it should be managed in a young woman, need for surgery is very uncommon none of you... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Usually goes well: A 2nd c-section at or near term and prior to labor and after a good pregnancy almost always goes smoothly.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Too early: The only common reason is doing the test too soon.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Why the tests ?: The results are probably all normal but the issue is what do you or your provider expect to learn from these studies--some of which require an endocri... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Probably: If yoyu are 20 weeks or more, it is best to lie on your left side, so that your enlarged uterus does not interfere with blood flow
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Discharge not OK: Be concerned about the discharge-not from the nexplanon, probably not from the rings, not from cancer but possibly hormonal Best to see a gyn to chec... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Need more info: normal cycle interval varies from 21to 35 days. Usually cycles in that range are not a concern, even when the previous interval has been longer. If yo... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Unsure: Condoms are not perfect-even without mechanical failures. How you feel is not conclusive. If your period is late, a test will give you an answer.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Yes..but: The most likely reason for spotting is ovulating. Implantation is possible but usually is not the cause. Still, pregnancy is possible.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Normal: Uterine contractions ("cramps") are common-though they may not be noticable.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Not usual: Hemorrhagic cysts are common, usually do not require treatment and do not cause infection. Pelvic infection is usually associated with pain (both side... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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It depends: If you have reason to continue it and are doing well on it, you should be able to use it for a longer time.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Need more details: 2 periods in 1 month can be normal--especially if 24-28 days apart and otherwise like usual flow etc if that is not true, the most common cause is cha... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Yes...but: Protection in the first month will be less than usual it would be wisest to use additional birth control in this month only.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Insert vaginally: Used rarely today the cup is inserted vaginally and removed and emptied periodically and then reinserted.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Yes: The surest way at this stage would be to have amniocentesis (a tap of fluid surrounding the baby) and genetic testing of the fluid.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Work at it: Calories in (food) and calories out (excercise) determine weight loss-the pill does not prevent loss.
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Scant bleeding: The most likely cause of the spotting is a small amount of bleeding from the uterus. The other symptoms are probably unrelated. I recommend returning ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Scant bleeding: Many possible causes, some trivial, some serious, seeing a professional for exam is appropriate.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Sometimes: It can take a while for the last small bits of blood to exit.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
7: Implantation usually occurs 7 days after ovulation and implantation results in a positve preg test about 7 days after that. This means that for most w... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Test: Tests are often helpful even this early.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Choose one: You need to be comfortable with it. These days the iud is more popular that before--but discuss choice with yourr provider.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Yes: The "pill" can cause a missed period. It is usually not the best birth control method for someone age 49.
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Dr. Blazar is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Blazar is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Hi thank you for your answer but I went to the drs and did a pregnancy test and it was negative. got a blood test what else could be wrong
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks very much for your reply. Which of these will be best for getting rid of fibrois....myonectomy or uterine fibroid embolisation?
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thank you! i haven't tried that one. will ask doctor for an rx to try. maxalt was the only one i tried before that worked without awful side effects.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Tufts University School of Medicine, MA
Graduated 1959MD
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Providence, RI - Winter
2013
Most Influential, First Place, Providence, RI - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Providence, RI - Winter
2013
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