Dr. Geoffrey Schnider
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Houston, TX
49 years experience
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GEOFFREY SCHNIDER, M.D.
HOUSTON, TX
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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Houston, TX
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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.
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
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
82 Answers
33 Agrees
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Dropsy: Jogging will not cause prolapse of the uterus or drooping of the breasts. Obviously established uterine prolapse and large pendulous breasts will make... Read More
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Hyperprolactinemia: Could possibly be from a microadenoma of the pituatary. Other causes are hypothyroidism. Need MRI of the pituatary to rule out tumor.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Dupuytren's contract: Duputren's contracture is fibrosis or scarring of the tendon sheath, most commonly the flexor tendon of the middle finger. With contracture you get a ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Sleeping: Babies have sleep wake cycles. Tend to be more active after you've eaten.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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No: If persists may be old blood from hemarrhoids or fissure. Try hemarrhoidal suppositories and stool softener or see a proctologist.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Gardnerella : Gardnerella can be tested for with pcr culture, or on a wet mount microscopy smear where clue cells are seen. The discharge also gives a + whiff test ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Painkillers in labor: The common pain medications in labor, other than epidural, is IV demerol, (meperidine hydrochloride) Nubain or stadol.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Ovulation: In a 28 day cycle ovulation is usually about day 14 ( 1st day of period is day 1). It occurs 12-14 days before the onset of the next period. May be as... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Virginity: Stretching of a virginal hymen is usually not necessary to prepare for intercourse. Although initially somewhat uncomfortable, this will stretch with ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Vaginal bleeding: Bleeding continually for 2 months is abnormal. Bleeding should be cyclic, approximately once a month. There are many causes for this type of bleeding ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Metranidazole: Yes it won't effect bcp's.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Dysmenorrhea: At age 39, it is really important to have a good Gyn exam. Endometriosis is a not uncommon cause of dysmenorrhea. If normal exam and no other symptom... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Progesterone pregnan: Your level is not alarming. Crib one is effective in increasing your progesterone.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Sexual lubrication: There are numerous glands at the vaginal opening that secrete mucus during arousal and sexual activity. This is to facilitate easy vaginal penetration... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Ancef (cefazolin) resistance: Resistance to ancef (cefazolin) or any other antibiotic means that the bacterial infection will not respond to this treatment.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Myomectomy & sex: After myomectomy you can have sex when you've healed from surgery - usually 3-4 weeks. Depends on whether done laparoscopically or by laparotomy. We l... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Rectocele: Sounds like you have a rectocele, which is a herniation of the rectum into the vagina with possible enterocele, herniation of small bowel with prolaps... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Yes: As long as you don't have a history of pelvic infection and are in a monogomous relationship.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Shortened cervix: It really depends on the size of the cone of tissue removed from the cervix. The critical measure is the cervical length measured on ultrasound. If it... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Prolapse: Prolapse is generally managed surgically. This may be approached vaginally with repairs or abdominally with sacral colpopexy for apical support. In pa... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Vaginal discharge: A thick white discharge, without an odor or irritation can be normal. Comprises shedding vaginal cells and secretions resulting in a thick white pasty... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Pregnancy: Highly unlikely. Intercourse was remote from ovulation.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Amenorrhea: Your period is delayed because you didn't ovulate. If this is recurrent you could take birth control pills to keep you regular. Initially you should t... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Need evaluation: Heavy bleeding (menorrhagia) that you describe can be constitutional ie. No physical cause, but could be something organic like fibroids, polyps etc. ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Miscarriage: Cramping 4 weeks after D&C for blighted ovum can be normal. May be associated with ovulation or impending period. If persistent or severe see your doc... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Aldara (imiquimod): Aldara (imiquimod) is an immune modulator used for the treatment of condylomata accuminata ( genital warts). It can cause pain, burning, irritation. I... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Miscarriage: This is abnormal bleeding, you need to see a gyn. Firstly a blood pregnancy test is needed and if negative need to make sure there isn't any retained ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
? Viability: Need to confirm viability, with spotting and scan date discrepancy.
Would check baseline HCG titre and Progesterone level
and repeat HCG after 48 hour... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
PMS: For 10-14 days before the onset of your next expected period, cut out salt, sugar, chocolate, alcohol, caffeine and nicotine. Take 100-200mg of vitame... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Ancef (cefazolin): Ancef (cefazolin) is commonly used in surgery. It is very safe provided you are not allergic.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Pain pregnancy: If your ultrasound shows a viable pregnancy in the uterus, most commonly due to stretching of supporting ligaments. However should see an obstetrician... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Level 3 NICU: Level 3 neonatal ICU means they can take care of extremely premature infants that require respiratory support and have neonatologists in house 24/7. ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Alphafetoprotein: Very low levels of AFP measured between 16-18 weeks of pregnancy can be associated with chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus, most commonly down's s... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Lupus and pregnancy: Lupus can be associated with an increased risk of miscarriage. It can effect placental perfusion resulting in intrauterine growth restriction and prem... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Metranidazole: Yes it won't effect bcp's.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Bacterial Vaginosis: Metranidazole is one of the treatments for bv. It decreases the bacterial population of gardnerella vaginalis. Can also use preparations like acid jel... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Gardnerella : Gardnirella vaginalis is an organism normally present in small number in the vagina. Changes in the vaginal ecosystem that increase the ph cause these... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Herpes genitalis: Firstly, don't have sex while you have any symptoms or suspicion of a lesion. Asymptomatic shedding of the virus is diminished by taking daily valtrex... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Contraception: No need to use contraception if you not sexually active. No harm to stay off them until you become sexually active and need to be protected from getti... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Early pregnancy scan: At 5 4/7 weeks gestation a pregnancy sac containing a yolk sac is all you will see. In the next few days you will be able to see a fetal pole with car... Read More
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Midwives: Midwives take care of routine low risk pregnant woman and perform routine vaginal deliveries under the supervision of an obstetrician. They should not... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Hormone testing: Testing for fertility potential (ovarian reserve) test on day 3 of cycle, first day of bleeding being day 1. For Progesterone measurements of ovulatio... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Dentition & pregnant: Pregnancy can accelerate dental decay and gum disease. Gums are more friable and bleed easier while pregnant. Poor periodontal health in pregnancy has... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Schnideranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Aldara (imiquimod): Aldara (imiquimod) is an immune modulator used for the treatment of condylomata accuminata ( genital warts). It can cause pain, burning, irritation. I... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Ovulation discharge: It is common to have an increased clear discharge associated with ovulation. Called the.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
?PCOS. Check thyroid: How have you been diagnosed with pcos as you have regular menstrual cycles and are not seriously overweight. If you have been labelled purely on hirs... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Fetal X-ray : Once fetal bones are formed about 12-14 weeks, can see fetal skeleton on x-ray.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Menstrual migraine: Menstrual migraine is precipitated by the drop in estrogen after finishing the last active birth control pill. This can occur with any pill not just l... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Breakthrough bleedin: Breakthrough bleeding is traditionally a term used to describe intermenstrual bleeding/spotting while on a birth control pill. This i especially commo... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Spotting pregnancy: This sounds like common implantation bleeding. However, should probably be seen to ensure not bleeding for other reasons eg. Missed abortion, ectopic ... Read More
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Nov 4, 2012
Caring, dedicated, knowledgeable.
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Jun 5, 2012
Very good and easy to understand,,good advice to check up with own doctor.Really helpful.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Schnider is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you:) finaly a straight answer,I will take this with me to the doctor,,Feel less confused and hope to find the righ cause to sudden hirsutism...Thanks for taking time to answer:)
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Wow, he is just so off, how crazy is that. Thank you! I wouldn't have taken it but was curious to know. Thank u
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I was so worried about that. My doctor told me I wasn't too old but I was worried. Thank you.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Witwatersrand
Graduated 1974MD
Residency
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, HOUSTON
Completed 1980
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