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Gynecology 33 years experience
Possibly: Lichen sclerosus is a skin disorder that occurs much more frequently in women than in men. It tends to occur most commonly when estrogen levels are l... Read More
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Gynecology 33 years experience
No.: The "negative for malignancy" refers to the pap. The high-risk hpv test in conjunction with is would be reported as positive or negative. Check with... Read More
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Gynecology 33 years experience
No: The birth control pill, when used correctly, protects against pregnancy. But it provides no protection against sexually transmitted infections for ei... Read More
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Gynecology 33 years experience
Generally < 24 hours: I do a lot of robotic surgery. I find that most patients can go home later that day (about 4 to 6 hours after surgery) or the following morning. Onc... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Gynecology 33 years experience
Need more info.: Cervical changes in the cervix that can lead to cervical cancer are due to the human papaillomavirus. When a woman has biopsy confirmed cin 1, this m... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 33 years experience
See a gynecologist: Have you noticed any skin changes in the region such as whitish appearing skin? You may have a skin condition called lichen sclerosus. That is cons... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Gynecology 33 years experience
Start meds prompty: For women who do not want hormonal contraception, i advise starting a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (ibuprofen, naproxen) at the first hint of... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Gynecology 33 years experience
No: Abnormal pap smears are caused by hpv or human papillomavirus. Hpv is very common and nearly 80% of us will acquire a strain of it in our lifetimes. ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Gynecology 33 years experience
To manage symptoms: Hormone therapy is given in menopause primarily to treat symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, difficilty sleeping, mood changes. All hormones are "s... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Gynecology 33 years experience
A few months: About 2/3rds of people who are exposed to the hpv strains that cause genital warts (type 6 and 11 are most common) will develop warts. The incubation... Read More
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