Dr. Andrew Alexander

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Back pain: Its hard to tell from just this information. It could be due to a cyst left. It could also just be a pulled muscle. If it's severe, get it checked o... Read More

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A female asked:

I recently had unprotected sex on dec.16 and after 2 or 3 days i noticed little bleeding on my underwear. i also noticed more amount of blood when i wiped the first time. is this implantation bleeding?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Bleeding: It may just be bleeding from your cervix which can happen after sex. Sometime, bleeding can be due to an infection. Bleeding can also be normal in ear... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

I have a 5cm ovarian cyst with a trace of free fluid, how can i treat it?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Cyst: The cyst may resolve by itself with no particular intervention. I would recommend a follow up ultrasound in 1 - 2 months. Sometimes they will resolve ... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Possible reasons for a 45day menstrual cycle ?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Long cycle: Stress, hormone irregularities, or an early miscarriage could all be reasons. You're a little young for perimenopause. Keep track of your cycles and s... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Will an orgasm damage the uterus after a hysteroscopy myomectomy?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Orgasm: No. You need to worry about damaging your uterus.

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A 45-year-old member asked:

How to treat my itchy vagina?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Itching: You need to see your doctor and get tested. It could be a yeast infection or an std.

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A 43-year-old member asked:

I have a breast infection and had drainage and breast incision done today, what to do?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Breast infection: Follow the doctors instructions. Complete antibiotic therapy if given. Change dressings as recommended. Keep any follow up appointments. See what the ... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

8 weeks pregnant and found that it is miscarriage.only gestation sac is found today bleeding started. should go for d and c or inser tablet in vagina

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Miscarriage: The advantage of a d and c is that it can be done quickly and you know when it is going to happen. Misoprostol or Cytotec (misoprostol) is usually eff... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

My wife has 6 cm chocolate cyst in left ovary does she should get pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Cyst: If she is having pain, i would recommend she have a laparoscopy and have the cyst removed. Painful cysts like this are usually caused by endometriosis... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I've always had a transparent-white like kind of fluid coming out of my vagina but lately it looks really yellowish and thick, why is that happening?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Discharge: Its probably just mucus which is nothing to worry about. If you have itching, burning, or concerned about stds, get it checked out.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I have pain during intercourse and i feel these same pains when i cough or sneeze. its a deep sharp pain.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Pain. : This pain might be due to adhesions or endometriosis. If it is severe, see your doctor. The only way to know for sure is to do a laparoscopy.

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A 45-year-old member asked:

After my hysteroscopy will i still be able to get pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Hysteroscopy: It is difficult to answer this without knowing the details of the procedure. If it was just a diagnostic procedure to make sure everything was alright... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me if gonorrhea and chylamidia have the same symptoms?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

STDs: Both gonorrhea and chlamydia can cause discharge, irritation, and odor. You should have an std test if you are concerned. If left untreated, these inf... Read More

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Vagina itchy and burns when you pee?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Itching: You need to see your doctor. It could be yeast infection, but it could also be an std.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Im 31 weeks. i got dizzy twice today i feel real sleepy itchy and im a bit sweaty.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Dizzy: These all sound like normal symptoms at this point in pregnancy. Drink lots of water and try not to stand in any one position for a long time. Eat fre... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I'm on the depo-provera but i'm cramping and throwing up and lower right side of stomach hurt what is going on?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Cramping and nausea: Have you been on Depo-Provera for over a month or did you just start? If you have been on it for a while it is possible, although uncommon, to develop... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

What to do if i am getting an amniocentesis done, i'm wondering does it hurt?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Amniocentesis: It's a sharp needle and yes it hurts although most patient do very well. A local anesthetic is given. If your amnio is just to test for down's syndrom... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Much much less blood for period on minastrin 24 fe than loestrin 24 fe (blood was brown and came 2 days into placebos) but still bad cramps. period?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Bleeding: Each pack of birth control pills is inducing a period. Generic birth control pills are effective, but the levels can differ slightly from the brand a... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

Missed period. bhcg is below 1. is it possible that i am pregnant? can my bhcg rise after 72hrs?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

HCG: A level less than 1 is negative. You are not pregnant. If you are concerned, a repeat test in 72 hrs could be obtained, but it will almost probably ne... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

How long after stopping bc will my cycle regulate? stopped bc late october. had last period nov 24th. none this month yet. cause for concern?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Cycle: I wouldn't worry at this point. It may take several months to determine what your new cycle will be like off birth control pills. Continue to monitor ... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I had unprotected sex during my ovulation and my next period 26th december but it came out on the 23rd night and is light.but i was feeling sick b4?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Period: Probably this is just your period and you are not pregnant. But if you are concerned, check a urine pregnancy test in next few days.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Should i keep taking my birth control if i start bleeding in the middle of my cycle?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Bleeding: Yes. Keep taking your pills daily. Do not stop if you are bleeding in the middle of a pack. If you stop, your bleeding will probably get worse and you... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Why does spironolactone cause vaginal bleeding in postmenopausal women?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Bleeding.: No. If you are postmenopausal and having bleeding, you need to see your doctor and have an evaluation - some combination of biopsy, ultrasound, or hys... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Please tell me, could a pregnancy be mistaken for cyst?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Cyst in pregnancy: No. Ultrasound can reliably distinguish between an ovarian cyst and pregnancy.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Having crusty white discharge in underwear happens only when i laugh get excited use restroom. vag & anal irritation/soreness. no strange odor. virgin?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Discharge: It is likely normal vaginal discharge. If concerned, you should see your ob/gyn to be evaluated for a yeast infection.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I got my period last dec.5, and now i'm having this blood streaks on my panty.this just started when me and my husband do sex 3 days ago.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Spotting: Probably the bleeding is from the tip of the cervix getting bumped. It is probably nothing to worry about.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Can a bladder infection cause heavy vaginal bleeding between period? or can it induce an early period?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Bleeding.: No, i don't think your bleeding is related to a bladder infection.

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A 46-year-old member asked:

I have red swollen itchy vagina thick white discharge but i am on my period and i went to go pee and it stung, what is this and treatment?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Itching.: You need to see your doctor and get tested. It could be a yeast infection or an std.

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A member asked:

What does it mean when baby has spot on his heart n all test came back normal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

More info needed.: Why was an investigation done on the heart? What testing saw an abnormality. What is meant by spot? Testing neonates for heart issues only occurs afte... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Endometrial stripe measures 7mm, am i pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Endometrial stripe: There's no evidence based on that measurement that you are pregnant. You start to see a sac start to develop in the uterus with early pregnacy. Its ... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Everyday bowel movement at 35 weeks pregnant, is that normal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Bowel movement.: Yes. Most women would by jealous by this regularity.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Is it normal to have swollen c-section scar 8 days after the c-section? when will it go away?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Scar: Yes. C seciton scars will be swollen for several months. Everyone heals differently and depending on the closure method, it is not unusual to have a r... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Could abstaining from sexual activities for a while increase sexual drive?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Libido: Probably not, but everyone is different.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Had 1st period 1 month after csection 3days later stomach feels sore and stabbing sensation close to vaginal area have light bleeding is this normal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Post op pain: Your body is still recovering from having surgery. These type of pains are normal after having an incision. Sharp, stabbing pains may persist for seve... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Safe to get pregnant with ovarian cyst?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Cyst in pregnancy: Yes it is safe to get pregnant with an ovarian cyst. Generally, they shrink in pregnancy. Some will persist. Ultrasound will help distinguish cysts ... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Does fluid from ruptured ovarian cyst reabsorb?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Fluid: Yes. Your body is able to resorb the fluid from the inner lining of the abdomen.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Treated for chlamydia, 2 pills azithromycine, 2 weeks of doxycycline, lower right abdomen still in pain after treatment, do i still have it?only symptom i had w/ chlamydia, could the test have been wrong?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

STDs & pelvic pain : Abdominal pain has many causes, and chlamydia has many different manifestations. You received a proper treatment, but that doesn't prove "cure." a va... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

When i get an ovarian cyst me stomach swell up why?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Cyst and swelling: Sometime the cyst may be large enough to put pressure on the bowel to cause swelling. Also, there can be hormonal factors that lead to cyst developmen... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Can an ovarian cyst make you get negative pregnancy test?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Pregnancy test: No. A cyst will not cause a false positive pregnancy test.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Brownish discharge and bleeding between cycles on birth control. what is wrong?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Bleeding: That kind of bleeding can be very normal. Sometimes the inner lining of the uterus breaks down because it is so thin from being on the pills. Othertim... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

My tsh is 4.30 uiu/dl. free t3 (liothyronine) 4.28 pg. free t4 1.36 ng. t3 (liothyronine) 186 ng/dl. t4 9.17ug/ dl. do i have subclinical hypothrodism?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Hypothyroidism: Maybe. You have enough circulating thyroid now, but your pituitary is working a bit harder than average to allow your level of production to stay norm... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

Can you exercise so hard that you go over your max heart rate? if so, is it dangerous?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Exercise and pulse: Young people can easily exceed the recommended pulse rate of (220-age) x 0.7. First off, it's an artificial, but fair estimate for the average person ... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Itchy vagina and vulva, what to do?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Itching: You need to see your doctor. It could be a yeast infection or an std.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Had a tubal ligation on september 6th 2013. have had on and off bleeding since then. pink to brown, heavy to light but non stop.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Bleeding.: There is nothing about the 'tubal ligation' that would cause irregular bleeding. However, if you stopped any birth control before the procedure you mi... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I am 11 weeks pregnant and i've noticed my bellys gone really really flat, and i'm experiencing extreme cramping but no blood?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Cramping: I would see your OB for this to see if the pregnancy is progressing normally. This symptoms could signal a miscarriage.

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Should i be worried about sudden hcg doubling time slow down from 33hrs to 340hrs after recent bleeding episodes? current hcg @6w=8200, @5.5wk=6500.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

HCG levels: I'm concerned about your levels. Get them repeated and an ultrasound in about a week. Heart tones should be seen by 7 weeks.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

How common is not having a menstral cycle for 2 years? and when you finally do the next month isn't like the month before?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

No periods: Not having a period for over 2 years is not normal. It may be the sign of a hormone problem. You should see your ob/gyn and get this checked out. Not ... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

How accurate is an endometrial biopsy if you had one last year w/a hysteroscopy which was normal and a office biopsy last week same results?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Hysteroscopy: If you are having it done to rule out hyperplasia, then its a pretty good test - not perfect. However if bleeding were to be abnormal, you'll still ge... Read More

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A member asked:

Is pancreatic cancer curable?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Pancreatic cancer: The stated cure rate hovers around 3%. Those are sad statistics. The majority of those 3% had small tumors located near the "head" of the pancreas. Th... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Aftr 3 days of mised period, i had a blood test 4 pregnant and it came negative.stil i can't believ.what could b the cause 4 my abdominal pain + misd period?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Pain: You may have an ovarian cyst which forms after ovulation. It can be quite painful. Most of time these spontaneously resolve, but the pain can be quite... Read More

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