Dr. Tahir Chauhdry
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Olean, NY
70 years experience male
Locations
Women's Health of Western New York
Olean, NY
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Practice website
About
Bio
Hello! Welcome to my Bio.I am born and raised in Upstate New York. My Father is an Anesthesiologist. My dream of becoming a Physician started at an early age thanks to my dear Dad. I attended the University of Miami and attended NYCOM. I completed my OB/GYN residency at Lutheran Medical Center/Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn. I am Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.I am the Chairman of OB/GYN at Olean General Hospital Olean, New York. My practice, Women's Health of Western New York is the most Successful and Best OB/GYN Practice in the Area. I have a wonderful staff. I have a PA for women who wish to be treated by a lady. I am renown for Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Minimally Invasive Surgery and High Risk Obstetrics. We are a compassionate, kind, fabulous practice.I am rabid fan of the University of Miami. I enjoy travel, sports, and community service. I have gone on various medical missions to Pakistan and Haiti. Helping the less fortunate has made me a better person today.I am married to my best friend and have 3 wonderful daughters. They are my inspiration and the love of my life.Follow us on Facebook. Call 716-372-BABY.....for an appointment.
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
Licenses
United States: New York, Pennsylvania
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
97 Answers
18 Agrees
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A 32-year-old female asked:

Dr. Tahir Chauhdryanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 70 years experience
No: Your body is going through changes. You are going to have various aches.
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Change diet: Stop caffeine 4-6 hrs before bed.
Don't read in bed.
Don't watch tv in bed.
Sleep and sex only in bed.
Still can't sleep....Try tylenol (a... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:

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Get checked: As long as you do not have a heart attack....
Most likely it is costochondritis.
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Tahir Chauhdryanswered
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Pap: Although not recommended, women under the age of 21 are not routinely recommended for a pap. However, i would suggest you get one.
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Hormones: It is not uncommon to have hormonal irregularities due to stress, weight gain, or other issues. I would not be concerned though.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Irregularities: Menstrual issues may occur. If it becomes a big problem, go on a ocp and that should help.
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Be careful: Need 2 forms of contraception.
Don't want to get pregnant.
Does work though.....
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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Don't worry : I would not be concerned about it. You may have a slightly "off" cycle.
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A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Tahir Chauhdryanswered
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No: Coffee is an excellent anti-oxidant.
When you do get pregnant, drink a bit less.
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Sure: You could have endometriosis. See your ob/gyn have this checked out.
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A 33-year-old female asked:

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No..however: It is better to try to become pregnant earlier in life. However, after the age of 35 you run a higher risk for congenital/genetic defects such as dow... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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Get an Ultrasound: Also, have your blood tested...Thyroid and cbc.
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A 33-year-old member asked:

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It is fine...: However, i recommend chemical peels for women who are not teenagers.
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A 28-year-old female asked:

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Maybe: You could be pregnant or it could be an ovarian cyst. This is quite common.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Postcoital bleeding: If you completely finished your period...had sex...bled...you could have some abnormal cells on your cervix. Pap test are not recommended under 21 ye... Read More
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A female asked:

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Olive leaf extract: should have no bearing on your oral contraceptive.
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A female asked:

Dr. Tahir Chauhdryanswered
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Congratulations....: Spotting is very common. Possibly implantation bleeding. Get an ultrasound in 2-3 weeks.
All the Best!
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A 19-year-old male asked:

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Hormones: Hormonal irregularity are your issue. Take an ocp and it should help you.
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Not used in US: Theoretically it should be ok. It is progesterone. A cyst is not the issue.
If you do not need to take the medication, don't. Ask your doctor wh... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Sleep: Not uncommon. Being pregnant is sometimes a pain!
sleep is disrupted. Lay on your side.
Take Benadryl or tylenol (acetaminophen) pm as needed.... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:

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Yes: As long as there no issues with the placenta.
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A 39-year-old member asked:

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Yes: Position of the baby may make the fetal heart more difficult to locate.
When in doubt, do a bedside ultrasound.
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Be Patient: I commend you for having a home delivery. I hope everything went well.
You may experience some vaginal bleeding and contractions. Take 800mg of M... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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It can't hurt...: but I don't know if it will prevent any bleeding. I would love to know your doctor's rationale.
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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There is a chance: 25% of couples who have unprotected sex will become pregnant in a month....57% after 3 months....85% after a year.
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A 34-year-old female asked:

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The hysterectomy: will help your bleeding issues. It should help some of the pain problems that you are having. Keeping the ovaries will keep your hormones at a relat... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Depends: Most women ovulate day 13/14/15/16. So if you had sex without any protection, during any of those days...you could be pregnant.....take a pregnancy t... Read More
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A female asked:

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Don't worry: Blood that pools in the uterus may become a clot....dark dark blood is old blood....watch it for now.
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Based on this: Probably Guy 2. If you conceived on August 16, your due date should be May 9. So, by your dates, he is the one. However, if you still have doubts,... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Well....: I am a bit confused by your date of 17.02. Not sure of the date.....however, if your bHcG doubled within 48 hours, you should be ok. Once it hits 25... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Maybe: you are pregnant. Take pregnancy test if you have doubts.
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Depends: Most women ovulate day 13/14/15/16. So if you had sex without any protection, during any of those days...you could be pregnant.....take a pregnancy t... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Take it : when you expect your next period to come....it will either be positive or negative by then.
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A female asked:

Dr. Tahir Chauhdryanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 70 years experience
Depends: Most women ovulate day 13/14/15/16. So if you had sex without any protection, during any of those days...you could be pregnant.....take a pregnancy t... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Ovulation: See your GYN and undergo a Day 21 progesterone test to see if you ovulated this month....that will explain a few things.
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A 33-year-old female asked:

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Motrin: The best advice is to take 800mg of motrin....
Call our office in the am.
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A female asked:

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No....: I assume you had sex when you had your period. By definition, its highly unlikely that you are pregnant.
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A 25-year-old member asked:

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No: The exact opposite. It increased sex hormone binding globulin. Therefore acne and hair growth is less.
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Should be fine: However, talk to your ob/gyn to discuss further.
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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Probably not..: It is extremely rare to become pregnant after a tubal ligation. See your ob/gyn ....
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Yes: You will not pregnant...As long as you take the ocps correctly. However you are exposed to the potential stds....
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A female asked:

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Drink: plenty of fluids. This will prevent a kidney or bladder infection. Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) for your back.
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A 19-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 70 years experience
Normal...: I hope you are using condoms or some form of safer sex protocols. Premature ejaculation can occur. Try sensate focus exercises, masturbation or a s... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Sure: It is fine. Drink fluids.
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Exercise: Heavy exercise can cause hormonal changes with menstrual irregularity.
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A 26-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 70 years experience
Erection: May have erectile dysfunction. Seen later in life. He should be checked by his internist or a urologist. Viagara/cialis etc. Works well for certain... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 70 years experience
Issues?: Maybe a heavy first period...Or retained products of conception/placenta. Get an ultrasound for a check.
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A 36-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 70 years experience
Pain: Dysmenorrhea, pain with menses, is quite common. Begin with a NSAID and that should help. Begin an ocp as well.
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A 30-year-old member asked:

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Ultrasound: Theoretically, about 5-6 weeks based on a transvaginal ultrasound.
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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No: Do you mean misoprostol?
Not safe if you are pregnant. This will lead to a potential miscarriage.
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Feb 24, 2013
Dr. Chauhdry is an incredible doctor, I would recommended him highly to everyone. My husband and I tried to conceive for over 4 years, without him and his staff at Women's health of WNY, I do not thin...Read More
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Aug 7, 2017
Answered all of my questions and concerns regarding fibroid clearly and provided excellent treatments and recommendations for specialist in my area quickly and made me feel much calmer. Thank you
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Dec 7, 2018
He is a terrible doctor. Lacks a bedside manner, lacks integrity. He told me he would write me a extra for birth control then didn’t and even worse avoided telling me. Had to go in to ask
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thank u so much,I am also a medical student, endometriosis never crossed my mind, I guess I need to do a exploratory laporotomy now ??
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Thanks for your quick reply!.I did have a total hystorectomy,n yes I was checked awhile back for lupus.I also have menears disease.
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I am feeling better and those pains subsided Saturday morning. Thank you for all of your help and monitoring at the hospital!
Awards
Thought Leader, Third Place, Buffalo, NY - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Buffalo, NY - Winter
2013
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