Dr. Marlon White
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Houston, TX
36 years experience male
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marlon Whiteanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
No: Many women experience involuntary leakage of urine during pregnancy and after pelvic floor trauma from childbirth.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Certain vaginal infections that are not sexually transmitted such as yeast can do this.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Hot Flushes: Sudden temporary sensation of heat experienced by some women during menopause and may be associated with reddening of skin.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: A recent abortion or a recent miscarriage without complications will have no effect on a subsequent pregnancy.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily. : Your OB should evaluate you with this complaint. This is a very common complaint in advancing pregnancy. There are also other causes of shortness of... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Ptu (propylthiouracil) is considered the treatment of choice during pregnancy for graves, if your endocrinologist believes treatment is needed.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Very common: Especially with first dose. Discuss with your obgyn.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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See your doctor: Be patient. Do not resume sex until you are cleared by your physician. Use water based lubricants if dryness is a problem. This is particularly common... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No. : Milky discharge from the nipples can persist for quite a while after you stop.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Very different: Your bcbs doctor may not accept medicaid. Drug choices will be very limited to specific formulary. Room availability will depend on hospital. Medicaid... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Usually: The repair will help correct the bladder and rectal prolapse. Vaginal narrowing can occur as a result of the surgical repair.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Needs evaluation: While you may be correct, the problem may be as simple as being unfamiliar with your body or anxiety over the difficulty you are experiencing. See you... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Tylenol (acetaminophen) pm has generic Benadryl in it, diphenhydramine. Too much at one time.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Varied: Pelvic pain, abdominal pain, fever, painful sex, vaginal discharge, nausea, vomiting, generally not feeling well. Can be a difficult diagnosis and yo... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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No. : There is no evidence that a small amount of caffeine is harmful. Try to avoid during first trimester as there was a study suggesting excess caffeine i... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Many: Pelvic floor disorders covers a spectrum of pelvic organ prolapse which is when the pelvic organs are falling down from the normal postion. The bladde... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Sexually transmitted: It is highly unlikely to "catch" the high risk human papilloma virus that increases the risk for cervical dysplasia or cancer by any means other that ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Increasing: In the past 20 years, hpv went from being present in 16% of oral cancers to over 75%. This is likely due to earlier onset of sexual activity, having m... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Depends: As a general obgyn, i treat this problem routinely. Most women have an established relationship with an obgyn, so discuss there first. If referral is ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
See your OB/GYN : Many possible causes. Pain is not normal. Only a thorough history and physical exam by your ob/gyn can solve this one.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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No: It is important to maintain good dental hygiene during pregnancy. Having significant dental disease has been shown to increase the risk of preterm lab... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No: Penicillin is not correct therapy. . Azithromycin or Doxycycline will work.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Needs discussion: If you are seeking an elective C-section for your first pregnancy, you should know that the american college of obgyn advises against this. However, ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No: These problems are usually easy to manage and will have no impact on fertility.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes: You should see your OB right away to see if the type of BP meds you are taking are safe however. Certain ones are known to cause problems and this ne... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Location of sores: You probably tested positive for hsv1 through a blood test. This will not tell you where or when you first contracted the virus. Most cases of hsv1 ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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No: The size of the follicle indicates a good response to the Clomid (clomiphene) and you should have a good chance for conception hopefully!
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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About six weeks: It will get better day by day.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Yes: Certain vaginal infections that are not sexually transmitted such as yeast can do this.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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No: Methotrexate causes the abnormal molar pregnancy cells to stop growing. It will not affect fertility. It is important to avoid getting pregnant while ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Very soon: Some women will ovulate within 4-6 weeks of delivery. This is how we see patients having two babies within the same year!
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Describes postion: Adenomyosis is a condition where the endometrial glands, the lining of the uterus, have grown into the muscle of the uterus. This will casue signific... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Neither: If available, your husband should see a urologist who has an interest or specialization in male infertility.
If your husband has not had a basic ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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After delivery: The baby's blood type will be determined shortly after birth.
You will receive a Rhogam injection around 28 weeks of pregnancy. If the baby is rh... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Variable: Some patients have virtually no pain and others are in such pain it is difficult to sit or empty the bladder. Seek treatment early to reduce pain and ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Depends: As a general obgyn, i treat this problem routinely. Most women have an established relationship with an obgyn, so discuss there first. If referral is ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Depends: At 34 years of age, you will not qualify for insurance coverage under the recommended guidelines for the vaccine to be given. Current recomendations ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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It depends: The location and type of fibroid may have an effect. You might need to consider having the fibroid removed if it is a sub- mucosal fibroid.
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No: A cervical biopsy will have no effect at all. If you have a more extensive procedure such as a cone biopsy or leep procedure, which is done to treat c... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
DUB: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is a common problem with heavy uterine bleeding not associated with pregnancy or any other uterine diseases or any blee... Read More
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VBAC: Vaginal birth after cesarean section.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No: Viral flu can be harmful to a pregnant mother but the baby will not acquire the flu virus. It is very important for all pregnant women to receive the... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Urgency: This is where you experience an involuntary loss of urine immediately preceded by the urge to empty your bladder. Other symptoms of an overactive bla... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Good question!: Pid is caused when one person who is infected with a sexualy transittted infection has sex with someone who does not have the infection and shares the... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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May be too early: It is generally advised to avoid too much vigorous physical activity until about 6 weeks after delivery. Wound healing, anemia, fatigue and the need t... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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No effect: Many patients need surgery during pregnancy for various reasons, and having to undergo general anesthesia during the pregancy should have no effect on... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes, but dont fear: The core biopsy needle will cause pain like any needle can. It is a bit large than a regular needle and the biopsy site will likely be bruised for a ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Usually: The repair will help correct the bladder and rectal prolapse. Vaginal narrowing can occur as a result of the surgical repair.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
3 options: I am sorry you have to go through this difficult experience. It may be several days to weeks before you pass the pregnancy spontaneously. You can wait... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Ask your surgeon: It will likely be 6-8 weeks before you can resume vigorous activity, but a lot will depend on what surgical approach was taken, and only your primary ... Read More
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University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, TX
Graduated 1987MD
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Northwest Women's Center
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