Dr. Rebecca Gray
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Euless, TX
16 years experience female
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Macarthur Medical Center
Irving, TX
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Macarthur Ob-Gyn
Euless, TX
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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
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172 Answers
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Rebecca Grayanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No: Douching is never a good idea. It disrupts the natural balance of the vaginal flora and makes you more susceptible to infection. During pregnancy, the... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: Over the counter medicines, such as robitussin, nyquil, and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) are all safe during pregnancy.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: Labor can be induced as long as there are no other contraindications to vaginal delivery, such as, placenta previa and breech presentation.
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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No: There has never been a proven link between MMR and autism. Autism is caused by multiple factors, including genetics, but not vaccines.
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A 29-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Many things: Pregnancy should always be ruled out first. Just because your tubes are tied, does not mean you cannot get pregnant and if you do, you are at increase... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
10 minutes: The pap smear itself is a very quick test in which cells are sampled from the cervix; it is just one part of the overall pelvic exam. Some people conf... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No: A pap smear is a sample of the cells from the cervix and is used to screen for cervical cancer. It is best not to have intercourse the night before yo... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Over the counter: Most over the counter medicines and cough remedies are safe during pregnancy. If you think you have influenza, see your doctor right away. Pregnant wo... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Ultrasound: A lot of patients have irregular periods or don't keep track. A first trimester ultrasound is a very reliable way to date a pregnancy if your period i... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Maybe: You would know by taking a pregnancy test. Everyone is different and you can't be sure based on symptoms. A pregnancy test can answer the question.
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
15-20%: Each ovulatory cycle, a woman has a 15-20% chance of conceiving with unprotected sex, if no infertility or health issues.
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Probably: The benefit of birth control is lighter periods. They cause the lining of the uterus to be thin and as a result periods are light and sometimes brown ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: Yes, which is why if you have ever had a herpes outbreak, to tell your doctor if you get pregnant. You will need to be on suppressive medication start... Read More
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Support belt: The added abdominal weight ofter leads to back pain in pregnancy along with stretching of ligaments and relaxing of joints. A pregnancy support belt h... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: Hcg levels not only vary between patients but also between pregnancies in the same patient. It can also vary based on the time it was drawn and even o... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No: It is best not to chew a pill that is not designed to be consumed that way. There is a pill available, generess, that is chewable.
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A 33-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Possibly: Most likely the answer is yes. If you have never had a yeast infection before, see a doctor first to make the correct diagnosis. Yeast infections are ... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Under the skin: Implanon is a small Etonogestrel Implant placed just under the skin on the inner surface of the upper arm. It is usually placed placed in the non-domi... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: I'm sure your OB has been carefully watching the growth of your baby. Just because your stomach appears smaller, your baby is likely measuring appropr... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: Ablation is not birth control and the fact that you are having periods probably means you are ovulating. Ablation is only used to control bleeding. Pr... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Maybe: Sometimes starting hormonal contraception with cause an increase in vaginal discharge. If you have other associated symptoms such as foul odor or itch... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Irregular periods: There are many symptoms associated with pcos. Irregular periods is usually the first complaint, but patients also complain of abnormal hair growth, es... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Lots of reasons : Atony is when the uterus doesn't contract back down after delivery and hemorrhage may result. It can occur for many reasons; prolonged labor, large ba... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Timed intercourse: Having sex every other day starting about 4-5 days before ovulation is a good start. Most women ovulate on day 14 of a 28 day cycle with day 1 being t... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Anti-inflammatory: Medicatons such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen work very well in controlling menstrual cramps. It also helps to start the medication 1-2 days before your p... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
1 month: If you had regular periods before starting the pill, then they should return to your normal cycle after stopping it.
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A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Rebecca Grayanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Not ovulating: You are likely not ovulating regularly. Not releasing an egg each month can make your periods irregular. Although this is the most common cause, see y... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Gynecologist: Bartholin's glands are located in the side walls of the vagina. Sometimes they duct that drains the gland can become blocked and a cyst forms. This cy... Read More
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Any type: Tylenol (acetaminophen) and cold medications with tylenol (acetaminophen) are all safe to take during pregnancy. Extra strengthtylenol (acetaminophen)... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No: If you are no longer breast-feeding, you should not be lactating. The tubal ligation is not related to this issue. Unless your breasts are being someh... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No: Your chance of getting pregnant is the same as if you were not on birth control; it is not increased more than normal.
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A 29-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No: Hydrocodone is safe to take in pregnancy. Of course, you should only take it for the least amount of time necessary to control your pain. It is not as... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Not ovulating: In a woman with a normal uterus (no fibroids), irregular bleeding is usually due to not ovulating regularly. This can be corrected with birth control ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Infection: It is screening for various hepatitis viruses; including a, b, c. Pregnancy is a good time to screen for infection in order to prevent transmission to... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No: Hysterectomy refers only to the removal of the uterus and usually the cervix. This does not affect your hormones. Women who need hormone replacement a... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Sometimes: Women experience many different symptoms during pregnancy. Although some complain of increasing hair growth, some do have loss. Discuss it with your d... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No: Rash is not a symptom of menopause. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings are all associated with menopause. You are considered to be menopausal when... Read More
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: Metronidazole has no effect on your ability to get pregnant.
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Rebecca Grayanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Very accurate: A transvaginal first trimester ultrasound is very accurate in dating a pregnancy. If it is off by 7 or more days from your period; the pregnancy is ac... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: This medication is safe during pregnancy. Other over the counter medications such as ranitidine and dramamine are also safe snd help with nausea and h... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Ovulation: If you are not on any sort of hormonal birth control; you may be feeling pain associated with ovulation. It's usually noted mid-cycle. Keep track of y... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
1-2%: It is rare for a mature cystic teratoma (dermoid cyst) to become cancer but there is a 1-2% risk associated.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Usually: Dermoid cysts contain mature tissues and include one or more of those tissues but not all are always present. It needs to be removed because it will n... Read More
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Unsure: If your cycles are normal 28 day cycles with ovualtion occurring at approximately 14 days, the most likely answer is march 17. If periods are not norm... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Not likely: Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control. Depending on the method, the failure rate is approximately 1 in 400. But this also includes ectop... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Likely normal: Women not on birth control will have slightly irregular periods from time to time. This is normal. If it is a common occurrence, see your doctor.
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Probably not: 50 days is a long time between cycles. Of course, everyone's cycles are different but this is out if the "normal range". If you are anxious to get pre... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Not sure : Pain could have many possibilities. Sometimes the only way to find it out is to do a laparoscopy and take a look. As for the bleeding, you may need b... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Rebecca Grayanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Not ovulating: You are likely did not ovulate this cycle. Not releasing an egg each month can make your periods irregular. If your periods were regular, stress may h... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Pulled muscle: If only pain and no masses are felt, this could be due to a pulled muscle. If you are able to reproduce the pain by either moving your arm a particula... Read More
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helpful accurate and quick at answering questions
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you. I have been saying it is ovulation but have had doctors tell me it shouldn't be painful or that I would even know I am ovulating.
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Thanks. My progesterone was 24. I have no idea how far along I am bc I still nursing, and have not had a cycle. I'm waiting on a us.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have been hesitant about getting the IUD. Thank you!!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, KY
Graduated 2007MD
Residency
PARKLAND HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM
Awards
Most Influential, Third Place, Dallas, TX - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Second Place, Dallas, TX - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Dallas Region, TX - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Baylor Medical Center Irving
THR Harris-Methodist-Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Las Colinas Medical Center
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