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Dr Beard practices urogynecology in southwest MO. His practice focuses on pelvic reconstruciton, incontinence and pelvic pain.
Recent areas of research include the use of vaginal mesh for repair of rectal prolapse and aerosolization of fecal bacteria as potential urogenital contaminant both presented at AUGS national convention.
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.
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Urogynecology
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395 Answers
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Scott Beardanswered
Urogynecology 27 years experience
Never: Talk to your doc but if u are going to resort to surgery u should probably never lift anything over 15 pounds again.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Urogynecology 27 years experience
Yes: Interstim therapy, pelvic floor therapy, stopping meds that may be causing the problem.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Genital: The urethra, cervix and fallopian tubes. In the latter it can cause infertility.
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Like diapers or: Sanitary napkins- in plastic bags like walmart bags. Or u can get fancy and get a diaper genie.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Rectocele?: Rectocele is often called rectal prolapse but not quite the same thing it's a bulge of the rectum into the vagina and a vaginal surgery with recovery ... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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IBS: Assuming the opposite of constipated means the stools are loose, or worse, then likely irritable bowel syndrome. Start off with stopping all caffiene,... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Nabothian cyst: They can be opened in the office, with very little discomfort, they come and go.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Urogynecology 27 years experience
Call the hospital: India u plan to go to then add 1500 for plane ticket , add the cost a hotel for ur month of rehab and the value of the risk you'll be taking.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Brava: Its a device that works on the principles of tissue expansion- rather slow and a bit uncomfortable. The results aren't dramatic, but it is "natural"... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Goes away: But would tell your gyn and any surgeon as it often leads to scarring in the area of the abscess.
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Yes: First you need to be in stable long term relationship. Second u need to make sure there is no underlying pain syndrome this is arising from. Use lubr... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Can?...yes: But not likely. If your cycles are long and or you ovulate early then yes. Most women ovulate b/w cycle day 14-16(days from start of period) it is u... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Menstrual cramps: Stop caffiene, increase calcium, consider birth control pills, ibuprofen. Try aerobic exercise and chasteberry.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Cramps: Stop all caffiene, use a heating pad, aerobic exercise and sometimes calcium can be of benefit. Birth control pills can help as well.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Not the ovaries: They are accused of pain by many docs, but rarely are the source of pain. Bladder and bowel are more likely the source, as could be a fibroid as you a... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Not enough info?: Age, weight, and sexual practices are all important factors. If post menopause if could be lichen sclerosus, cancer, phimosis or other. If obese, sha... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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D&C: With hysteroscopy would be the next step, chances are the opening of the uterus (cervix) is stenosed(blocked) at its inner opening- happens often afte... Read More
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Normal: They should have explained this to you when you started the depo. It can cause osteoporosis if used more than 2 years, depression in those prone to it... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Not cancer: If it was a single piece of tissue- probably a decidual cast. This would be most likely if you are on hormonal contraception or have high Progesterone... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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None: Greater cost, longer surgery, higher risk of wound dehiscence.
But u get to say "my surgery was done by robot" and that can be priceless in the eyes o... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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No: Vaginal infection, chlamydia. Gonnorhea, polyps, are some possiblities.
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Go organic: There are organic chemical free pads available. Heavy bleeding can be a source of this as well.
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Urogynecology 27 years experience
Missed cycle: Cycles can be missed for several reasons - stress, pregnancy, new female in a close environment (ie work, study group, home)
when a cycle is missed i... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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IUD's suck: Sorry but they do :)
normal placement can cause this, unfortunately planned parenthood inmy area rarely tells their patient this. Perforation can cau... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Pap smear?: Assuming you had a pap then bleeding is not unusual, cervix may be a bit thinned out due to long term birthcontrol use and thus take a little longer t... Read More
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PCOS or thyroid isue: If you are normal weight then get thyroid checked, if not then weight loss. I assume you had periods at one point, that is the weight you'd need to g... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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No advantage: A partial leaves the cervix and some claim this helps maintain sexual function. This is not true, 1) there are only pain fibers in the cervix, 2) a fr... Read More
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Maybe: Or maybe not it really depends on what kind of surgery are going to have and what the problem is.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Single episode: Cauterize it with an aspirin, if its persistent, or not from trauma it needs to be looked at- especially if you chew tobacco as its likely cancer.
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A means: To objectively quantify the degree of incontinence.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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At times: There are different types of incontinence and under the right conditions many of them can be worsened by a catheter.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Go to ER or urgent : By the time bladder infxn is to ur kidneys there are no conservative options. By monday if you are still alive you would have to be admitted to the ho... Read More
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A female asked:
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Ok: Could be particularly if the urine check was clear. Aboid caffiene, citrus and "water pills".
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Stress incontinence: Leakage when you cough, strain, sneeze laugh- its the gold standard treatment.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Weak sphincter: Irritable bowel syndrome hemorrhoids strain on your system increased motility. Please discuss with doc.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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See GYN: Stop all caffiene, start Ibuprofen 2days before cramps, aerobic exercise. Avoid processed foods. Consider the pill or other mess your gyn can prescri... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: But u may leak.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Depends: If there is no physical obstruction like a fallen bladder then looking at your meds is needed. If still. O results a device called interstim is the ne... Read More
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No: You urinate often because you drink too much fluid for your bladder his oversensitive you drink too much caffeine or you're on a water pill. Tried wat... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Stop caffiene : Some urogynecologist also treat this condition.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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No: Mostly dietary and related to fluid volumes.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Empty bladder: Do kegels avoid caffiene. See a urogyn ecologist if no better.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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If u just started : The high protien can cause a diuresis (more peeing).
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48 hours : Usually but complete 3-5 days of antibiotic.
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Not largest: Smaller and heavier is the goal.
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Hygiene: Stop using antibiotics every time you get a cold. Stop smoking and eating fast food or processed food, have your nose cultures and treated if indicate... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Move on: He clearly does not care for u if he keeps pushing u to do something u don't want to do.
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Even after surgery: They can come back, especially if you are obese, constipated, or smoke.
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Depends: Rectal prolapse is where the rectum protrudes through the anus. A rectocele is sometimes called rectal prolapse, but is through the vagina. There are... Read More
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A 55-year-old member asked:
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Retention?: Have you been tested to confirm retention? Going a little more after voiding is normal, bladder may retain 30-80 cc after a normal void. Would suspect... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Beard is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Beard is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanx dr but I don't want to go through another surgery is there any other procedure to cure hydrosalphinx pl recommend. ..
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Thank u and God bless. Ob said not severe enough for surgery. I even have pics of it. She said keep pushn inside. I had hysterectomy 1984.
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Dr. Beard urologist said it wasn't IC but didn't do pelvic exam. He did blood test for herpes, which was negative, and sent me on my way:/
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, MO
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Joplin, MO - Winter
2013
Most Influential, First Place, Joplin, MO - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, First Place, Joplin, MO - Winter
2013
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