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Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist
Senior Partner with Reproductive Biology Associates
1100 Johnson Ferry Rd. Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30342
30 years in practice in Atlanta, GA.
Major interest in In Vitro Fertilization, fertility preservation, egg donation,
endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, general infertility care
Adjunct Associate Professor Emory University School of Medicine
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.
Fertility Medicine
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United States: Georgia
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
69 Answers
4 Agrees
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Not sure: You need to have your uterine diagnosis clarified. We usually do not describe 'cysts' in the uterus. You need a specific diagnosis
of fibroids or pol... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
NOt always: Women who have had anorexia in the past may have infertiltiy issues in the future. It may depend on the severity of the anorexia or whether she may ha... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Yes: She will need to see what her amh level is for another test of ovarian reserve. She can do ovulation predictor kits to see if she ovulated. A Progeste... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Talk with your MD: Your last period date helps determine your pregnancy date. You should call and see your OB for an appointment to have prenatal care. Make sure you are... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Rule out polyp: You might have a polyp that can cause bleeding or may have bleeding from your cervix if you are on OCPs. Ask your doctor to see you and get it checke... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Do a pregnancy test: It might be just a short cycle, but you might want to do a HCG level pregnancy test to make sure. If you have more cycles like this you need to talk t... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Depends: If you have not seen positive ovulation predictor kits showing ovulation each month, that shows you are not ovulating every month. You can check to se... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Yes, however: Clomid (clomiphene) can cause side effects at higher doses. You may be very sensitive to 100 mg. It is important to tell your physician about your sym... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Consult: Many questions would still need to be answered:
your age, have you completed all tests such as a hsg( hysterosalpingogram), sa (semenanalysis) on you... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
No: A tubal ligation does not effect a woman's periods. As time goes on and a woman ages, menstrual cycles may change due to hormonal changes, but not bec... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
In some cases: This is a difficult problem because estrogen can improve your lining but you cannot take it until 4 days after ovulation. You would have to try ovulat... Read More
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5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Yes: It depends on whether you might have missed your ovulation time. Many patients can either ovulate earlier or later than might be expected. A Progester... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Not always needed: I am not sure about the question. If you are asking if you are single and want to achieve a pregnancy, you do not have to have a psychological evaluat... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Not necessarily: Metformin assists in increasing sex hormone binding globulin that binds testosterone. This assists in decreasing levels that inhibit ovulation. It als... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Possibly: Ovulation occurs with high levels of estrogen which increase days before ovulation to a maximum 1-2 days before. Usually the mucus that is clear that ... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Check for fibroids: You might have fibroids that can cause abnormal bleeding. An ultrasound can confirm whether this might be a problem. If your doctor can see that your ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Talk with your MD: Collect your cycle dates for the next 6 months and see if you ovulate with ovulation predictor kits ( over the counter). If you do not ovulate your gy... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Not sure: Which medications is she on? Clomid (clomiphene) or gonadotropins?
If she was on Clomid (clomiphene) and had cysts she was hyperstimulated or she did ... Read More
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1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Poor ovulation: you might bto have higher dosing or check to see if you have a poly that causes bleeding by doing a sonohysterogram. That rules our polys or bleeding ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
About 18-24 hrs: When egg and sperm are combined in the petri dish (not a test tube) with the invitro fertilization technique fertilization can occur over an 18-24 hou... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Should be minimal: Women with bleeding during the time of ovulation should be very few. It should be minimal at best. If it is heavy consult with your doctor to look for... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Not sure: you could just have early cramps. Just watch for persistnet pain like that and talk to your doctor if it persists.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
?normal cycles?: You need to talk to your doctor about your cycles and see if there are any issues that are causing these problems. Have to see if you are using contra... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
You don't ovulate: If you are not having regular periods you are most likely not ovulating. You should talk to your doctor and get an evaluation to see if you have othe... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
It depends: If you are doing ovualtion predictor kits, they can assist you in knowing whether you are ovulating or not. You can test to see if you are pregnant ap... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Possibly: If you have regular cycles and are beyond 14 days from the time you think you ovulated, you may be pregnant. You can first decide with an over the co... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Fewer eggs: Women have a decline in their ovarian reserve over time. Women have additional concerns regarding the increased risk of genetic abnormalities over the... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Could be, unlikely: Usually a thin lining causes failure to achieve a pregnancy. You could always get a Progesterone level to check for levels of 15 or higher. If you hav... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Check for ovulation: You might not be ovulating or you ovulated later than usual. You can wait another 5-7 days and retest. If you do not have a period in 10 days see your... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Genetics: There are many tests that are performed for those women who are volunteering to be an egg donor. Genetic testing may be the test that takes the longes... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Yes: Any form of marijuana has to be considered a substance that can cause changes in sperm quality and production. Use of any form should be discontinued ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
No: The only concern is that you could have adhesions or an infection after the procedure. The majority of patients have no major problems. However, if y... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Yes: You must seek advice with a fertility specialist that can do testing that will evaluate your status and whether you are a candidate for achieving a pr... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Yes: you still can have cramps on birthcontrol pills. If it gets worse report it to your doctor
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Estrogen replacement: Depending on your symptoms that may be early ovarian failure, tests can be done to see if your estrogen level is low. You can also obtain an amh level... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Variable: Patients who have pcos may have multiple reasons for their infertility. All need to be addressed. Taking metformin or glucophage without testing and f... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Multiple tests: You can get a hsg or hysterosalpingogram to check your fallopian tubes for patency.
You might have to also see if you ovulate with over the counter o... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Depends : Clomid (clomiphene) may be helpful for certain problems of sperm production. It is not a universal treatment for poor sperm production. You should hav... Read More
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Probably: Patients that have a high bmi many times do not ovulate. The amount of estrogen in their adipose tissue inhibits ovulation. Patients should try to be ... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Low: Your pregnancy test may be detecting high levels of lh or lutenizing hormone that increases as you approach menopause. You should go and get an evlaut... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Depends: It depends on if you have regular periods for the first question. Would happen rarely if you are bleeding.
You may miss the window if you don't take ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Pelvic discomfort: During ovualtion you might experience lower pelvic discomfort during the time you ovulate. Not all women can tell they are ovulating and do not always... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Yes: Ivf is art(assisted reproductive technology) that allows egg and sperm to be placed together in a petri dish either conventionally or with icsi where ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
It depends: More than likely you have polycystic ovaries which can be common, but may cause problems over time. You might have a higher rate of infertility, irreg... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Ovulation tests: Buy over the counter ovulation predictor kits in the drug store, e.g. Ovuquick, clearplan easy etc. If you don't show ovulation between days 8-16 you ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Stopping OCPs?: Did you have regular cycles before you got married? Where you on OCPs?
Have you had any changes in your health?
How short are your cycles?
Have you do... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Low carbs and sugars: Patients with PCOS may have insuln resistance that causes weight gain. Diet changes such as low carbs and low sugars may help. Otherwise, using addit... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Do a Pap smear: If you have not had a Pap smear recently you might want to see your GYN and have one. You might have other issues that need to be addressed. Do get an... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Is this new?: You need to have your doctor check to see if you have a reason for the bleeding such as fibroids or polyps.
Bring in a calendar of your bleeding so th... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leefanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Do what your MD advi: You need to go with your doctor's advice and just ask more questions but it is important you do what they think is best for the baby to do well. Do no... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Hello doctor, I am 23 years old and 2 years that I've tried to get pregnant, but I'm lazy ovary great Tkhmdanm Should I Laparoscopy? Metformin should
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