Dr. Miriam Sivkin
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Avon, CT
38 years experience female
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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
Licenses
United States: Connecticut
Languages spoken
Hebrew
Doctor Q&A
140 Answers
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Miriam Sivkinanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Attempt pregnancy: It is a great idea to have coitus today and tomorrow evening. Do you usually have cramping with ovulation?
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Many reasons: Are you sexually active? Do you contraception? Are you pregnant? There are many possibilities. You should call your doctor.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Mederma: There are many products. Mederma is one such product.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Many possible causes: To better evaluate the cause of your symptoms you should contact your md.
Many different causes may be at play.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Need more info: Depending on your sister's history this plan may be acceptable. Please advise of the rest of her history.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Consult: He will be asked medical and surgical and medication history. He may be asked to perform a semenalysis for a future visit. He will also had a physical... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Possible: Speak to your consort and get tested for all stis.
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A female asked:
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No: Do you also have a uti? Check with your md.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: Any time you have abnormal vaginal bleeding you should be evaluated. Your md will be able to better identify the etiology with an exam and consultati... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
5.3 weeks: 1.2 cm gestational sac should correspond to a 5.3 week gestation.
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A 48-year-old male asked:
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That is normal: The Folic Acid level is normal.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Need to see md: Your previous history of miscarriages needs appropriate evaluation. If you have any complaints at this time you should contact your md for evaluation.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Probably not: If gestational sac seen 6/29/13 you probably conceived in may.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Many placed: Most of the school systems have wonderful programs to teach and assist teens to prevent pregnancy and also to support them through pregnancies.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Need to be tested for many organisms.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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It does not: Back pain in pregnancy is not always completely relieved with left sided rest. Left sided rest does help by decreasing pressure on your back.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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This may be normal.: The length of periods is variable. If it lasts longer than normal or there is a change in her pain she should call her doctor.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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You were protected: it is better to use EC as early as possible; but you should probably obtain the results that you desire. If you are not interested in pregnancy contra... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Not clear: Please check a pregnancy test as soon as you can and then contact your doctor for followup.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Do not drink from it: You should not use the bottle a second time to drink from.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Needs evaluation for appropriate diagnosis.
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A member asked:
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35-55: 35-55 year olds is the usual age range for women who have laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomies.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Bloated belly may be caused by many different conditions. Need to see physician.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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There are: Change of lifestyle including diet and exercise and stress reduction.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Check with MD: Your pediatrician is best suited to help with this concern.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Call your physician: Any change in your cycles should be discussed with your physician.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
As soon as you want: After a novasure you can exercise as soon as you feel well. There are no restrictions post-procedure.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Has risks: Refer to your provider for assessment of risks and benefits before having any procedure performed.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Did you see your MD?: Multiple causes of your complaints exist. I advise you to be seen to sort them out.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Depends on location: Most of the us has at least prenatal coverage through state health insurance. Be sure to check for this.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Different events: Allergies include not only rash but many other symptoms. Difficulty breathing, swelling of tissues are a few of the signs.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Has risks: All procedures have risks and benefits. Refer to provider for their risk ratio.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Possibly: Irregular bleeding is possible when you first start birth control pills. Are you using an alternate form of contraception as well?
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily: Take an ovulation detection kit to identify this or ask your physician to draw hormonal labs.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Not normal: You should not feel dizzy. Please see a medical professional as soon as possible for evaluation.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Many treatments: I would advise you to discuss with your md. Your physician knows you the best and would be the best person to help you feel better.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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See your MD: If unable to keep down fluids and with pain in your upper abdomen please contact your md.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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See MD: Your physician who knows you is the best person to help you with your menopausal symptoms.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Possibly: You could be pregnant at 42. Did you use contraception? If no menses in a few days check pregnancy test again.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Certainly may: Firstly, do you have any medical conditions? Do you have hypertension or cardiac disease? You may experience cardiac changes or cardiovascular changes... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Many possibilities: Does she want to become pregnant? If she does she should be seen by her physician for further evaluation.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Possibly PCOS: You could be pregnant, early pregnancy though. Contact your physician for further care.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Are you pregnant?: I am concerned if you had a tubal ligation and having stomach pains. Are you pregnant? It is important to see your doctor with this complaint.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Your complaint : Your complaint does not sound like herpetic involvement of your eyes. I would suggest that you see an ophthalmologist. Your symptoms do not resemble t... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Depending on amount: A man would need to take a large amount of estrogen to increase the size of his breasts.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Rubbing alcohol: Both of these solutions are used as antiseptics. Which is better depends on the study you read. They both are effective and both have side effects.
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A 68-year-old female asked:
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Universal precaution: To prevent the spread of MRSA universal precautions should be used. Immunocompromised individuals are at greater risk of acquiring community acquired ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
VIsit your MD: It is important to be evaluated for what is called amenorrhea. Many different etiologies are possible. Please visit your md for proper assessment and... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
See MD: You should see your md to review your symptoms. Possibly a pelvic exam and maybe an ultrasound would be helpful.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Need more info: Your recurrence rate is dependent on many personal conditions, including your age. With negative margins your recurrence rate is lower. You need to re... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Sivkin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sivkin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Jul 26, 2016
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thank u I thought that I was going to go blind becausr of the worst mistake I ve ever made in my life. It would be even more of a constant r
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I have discussed this with doctors and they just send me to a dietician. There is nothing wrong with my eating or portions.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! IUD r'mvd 2/13; kept track of period days since. every 3wks Thank you!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1985MD
Awards
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Second Place, Connecticut - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Connecticut - Summer
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Connecticut - Fall
2014
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