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I am a practicing gynecologist in solo private practice. I graduated from residency in Ob-Gyn in 1991 and was on faculty at UNTHSC for 7 years prior to going into private practice. I am currently the Vice Chair of the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and have been on the board since 1998. I am active in many committees of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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Gynecology
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carolyn Quistanswered
Gynecology 37 years experience
2 problems?: Back pain and frequent urination usually indicates a possible bladder infection. Watery vaginal discharge indicates a possible secondary infection unr... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Always a good idea: Iud's can increase the risk of infection and condoms will decrease the chance of spreading infections. Also a good idea to use 2 methods for contracep... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Got a hot date?: You can take a one dose antibiotic pill to eradicate the infection but recommend using condoms until the infection is proven to have resolved. The onl... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Depends: There are many reasons a period might come early. Medications can effect hormones and the menstrual cycle. Stress can have a major impact on the durat... Read More
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Endometriosis: Unfortunately the nervous supply of the abdomen and pelvis is not like other areas and just because you feel discomfort in the general area of the ova... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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PCOS: Skipping menstrual cycles can be due to a disorder called polycystic ovarian syndrome which can cause infertility, be associated with irregular menses... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Hormone fluctuations: Mid-cycle bleeding is generally thought to be normal due to the sudden change in hormone levels that occur with ovulation. But not all mid-cycle bleed... Read More
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Anti-fungal meds: Yeast infections can be cured with anti-fungal creams or pills or occasionally an anti-fungal spray, additional aids is to keep the area as cool and d... Read More
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Problem: Menstrual bleeding of any kind should never last for more than 7 days. Any bleeding whether light spotting or normal flow is counted and therefore is ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Possible side effects: unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine; swelling, weight gain, uri... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Birth defects: Isotretinoin can cause severe, life-threatening birth defects and should never be used during pregnancy. Major areas of involvement can include the br... Read More
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Depends on desires: The best treatment is the one you will trust and follow. Hormone replacement therapy is ideal for treating acute symptoms and preventing bone loss, co... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Varies on severity: There is not really any "typical" therapy for pelvic congestion syndrome. Occasionally diuretics, anti-inflammatories can help. Use of ovarian vein co... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Precancerous cells: High grade cells is one way of describing the appearance of the cells from the surface of the cervix when we do a pap smear. These are considered prec... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Ultrasound, CT scan: Sometimes fibroids can be detected on pelvic exam, otherwise they are recognized with a pelvic ultrasound, ct scan of the pelvis or MRI of the pelvis.
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Confused: Not sure what you mean by "process". Birth control pills are designed to start with the first pill of the pack and take one daily. The timing of the f... Read More
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Many things: Having a hysterectomy can effect the nervous system to the vagina and can also effect the hormone status of the vagina which can have other consequenc... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Maybe nothing: Vaginal discharge is a normal process of the body. The cervix produces mucus and the skin of the vagina sheds just like the skin on your arms and ther... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Cramps/diarrhea: Severe abdominal cramps, electrolyte imbalance, bloody diarrhea or vomiting in large doses.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Depends on where is: Excess hair growth can be due to genetics or abnormal hormones. Waxing, shaving, plucking, and laser removal can result in removal of the excess hair.... Read More
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Yes: There does not appear to be any drug interactions between Zetia (ezetimibe) and oral contraceptives.
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Maybe: The uterine wall is designed to stretch and thin out as the pregnancy advances. Once a person has delivered the uterus returns to its ~ normal size an... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Kidney stone?: When pain starts in the back up high and radiates down, the first thing a physician thinks about is a kidney stone, kidney infection, bowel problem or... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Condoms: Semen has an alkaline pH and the vagina is acidic. Some women can be very sensitive to the change in pH and using condoms to keep the semen from conta... Read More
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None: Vaginal cysts are atypical and usually indicate a fluid filled sac that is under the skin which usually requires surgery to remove them. If the cyst i... Read More
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Help is here!: Low sex drive can be due to medical problems, stress, changes in relationships, medications, and depression or anxiety. Help is available when you see... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Several possibilitie: Hot flashes can be due to menopause, sudden changes in blood sugar, thyroid problems, and occasionally chronic illness like tuberculosis. In general, ... Read More
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Improper placement: It is normal to have some mild to moderate cramping within the first few days of having an iud inserted. This should respond to over the counter pain ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Small risk: Miscarriages are fairly common and most of the time are just a chance occurrence. Rarely would there be a problem with not following up with a physici... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Normal: The cervix (opening to the womb or uterus) produces mucus during various stages of a normal menstrual cycle in response to hormone changes. This is no... Read More
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Abnormal hormones: There are various levels and types of hormones in birth control pills and sometimes different brands need to be tried to get the right combination. Ot... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If someone is used to having monthly periods, is sexually active and then all of a sudden stops, the first thing to consider is pregnancy. A simple ur... Read More
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Infection: There should never be an odor from discharge in the vagina. Any bad smell could indicate an infection of the vagina, cervix or uterus. If you have thi... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The maximum dose is much higher that 20 mg. The most common side effect of amitryptilline is drowsiness so taking a higher dose will most likely help ... Read More
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Yes: Hysterectomies are very common procedures. Many doctors, but not all, feel comfortable removing the uterus through the vagina. It is a great way to ha... Read More
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Not necessarily: Bacterial vaginosis is very dificult to correct once someone has the infection. It is an acute or chronic discord of the natural bacteria in the vagin... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Depends on symptoms: "feel like I am pregnant" means different things to different people. Not sure what symptoms you are referring to but it is most likely due to sudden ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Shoud help: Birth control will help regulate menstrual cycles, make them very predictable, shorter, and less cramping.
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Variable: Most cysts dont weigh very much at all but the largest cyst on record was over 300 pounds.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Regular periods: Not sure i understand the intent of the question. The benefits of using birth control include regular periods, shorter bleeding, less cramping, less r... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Prevent pregnancy!: If you are asking about side effects, they are the same as any birth control pill. You should receive a package insert that goes into details about th... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely: It is a highly effective birth control pill but only correct and consistent use of any birth control method can result in low failure rates. You need ... Read More
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Progestin related : Micronor (norethindrone) is a progestin only birth control pill and therefore common side effects include breast tenderness; changes in menstrual flow... Read More
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Yes: Could have developed a cyst or suture granuloma that isnt dissolving on its own. Needs to be checked out.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Prevent carriers: Males can get penile cancer 1% of the time from hpv. 50% of head and neck cancers are now due to hpv. Anal cancers are about 25% related to hpv and of... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Keep looking: There are definitely many causes of pelvic pain and when trying to identify the cause it should be looked at by many doctors: gynecologists, urologist... Read More
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Yes take something: It depends on what you mean by "all other levels normal". There are not really normal levels, just reference ranges. People can have antibodies that b... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Gallbladder: The symptoms are suspicious for gallbladder dysfunction, depending on the types of foods that trigger the symptoms or if all foods do it.
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Selenium and natural: Hashimoto's thyroiditis can often be treated with selenium supplementation to bring down the antibody levels as well as a low inflammatory diet. The n... Read More
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No: Most birth control methods have 21-24 days of hormones to suppress ovulation & the week that someone is on their period is the time that no hormones a... Read More
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This saved my life. Thank you. I feel so lost. I think my doctor thinks I'm pregnant crazy but I have real pain. It was like cramps but now it's more like pressure. 1 1/2 mths now.
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University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, TX
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