Dr. Vanita Patel
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Brick, NJ
24 years experience female
Locations
Atlantic OB/GYN Associates, PC
Brick, NJ
My office hours
Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
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Aetna Life Insurance Company
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About
Bio
Obstetrics and Gynecologist
In private practice for 11 years
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
Gujarati, Hindi
Doctor Q&A
84 Answers
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vanita Patelanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No : That is untrue. We do practice evidence based medicine and the decision about the mode of delivery is made on an individual patient baises.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Need blood test: You need bloodwork to r/o pregnancy if no period .If negative then it could be any kind of stress leading to hormonal imbalance
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Anytime: Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy commonly occurs during morning but can be present all throughout the day.It peaks between 8-12 wks of pregnancy.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Pregnancy : Pregnancy is a most common cause of missed period , if you are sexually active and donot use any type of contraception.Hence, do a pregnancy test and... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Pregnancy : Pregnancy is a most common cause of missed period , if you are sexually active and donot use any type of contraception.Hence, do a pregnancy test and... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
To to ER: There could be a complecation like bleeding , infection, hematoma or abscess.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Abnormal: It needs to be evaluated by obgyn could be bacterial infection.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: See your obgyn , that could be a normal finding but can be a sign to preterm labor as well.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Can be normal: You seem to be premenopausal where your periods are irregular . Hormone levels can be normal.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: In most cases not.Your chances to get pregnant would depend on many factors like age, how many abortions you had, if you have any h/o prior STDs as w... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
See your OBGYN: That could be a symptom of ovarian cyst, need to have a pelvic ultrasound.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Not necessarily: Looks like a normal size ovary .Doesnot need surgery unless the cyst is growing or causing pain.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes.: Gbs is a normal vaginal flora in 30-40% of women.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Depends: You need to make sure your partner is treated as well otherwise infection can be transmitted again.Usually the safe way is to have protected sex afte... Read More
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A female asked:
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No: No that 's fine. It would not cause any birth defects on baby.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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No: It shouldn't affect the results of the test.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: Need to have serial blood tests for HCG quants as well as sonogram in order to confirm a good or viable pregnancy.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Labor: You need to go to the nearest hospital asap and talk to your doctor. It can be a rupture membranes with meconium stained fluid.You are also having con... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: But it has to be supervised closely with cardiologist and perinatologist.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: Usually with interstitial cystitis the symptoms of frequent urination occurs because the bladder wall is inflammed .Bladder capacity remains unchanged... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Different: Endometrial biopsy is a biopsy of the lining of the uterus, done to detect endometrial polyps, hyperplasia or cancer . Endocervical currttage is scr... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Depends: Hystrectomy at this age is done only if there is an appropriate indication and all other possible treatment options have been exhausted.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Depends: Few family doctors may perform routine gyn exams but may not take care during pregnancy so check with your doc.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Nerve pain: It looks like what you are describing could be a neuralgia usually compression or irritation of nerve. See a neurologist if the pain is persistent
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Depends: The sensitivity of the pregnancy tests available in market is different.But if you are pregnant , the test will be positive at this time.Best thing is... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Braxton hicks contractions are present all throughout your pregnancy . If you feel them regularly every 5 to 10 min apart and doesnot get better with ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: No, that shouldn't affect your chances of getting pregnant or increase your risk of miscarriage.
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Not good: You must see your obgyn asap.It can be one of the symptoms of breast cancer.There can be a few benign things as well.But any blood stained nipple disc... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes.: Staying on the hormonal contraception can make your periods lighter.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Depends: On an average HCG levels doubles every 48hrs. Levels can be higher with multiple gestation.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Yes: There is a chance to get the infection.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: That is very normal . You start to feel baby's movements after 18 wks. A little earlier for subsequent pregnancy.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If you had c-section for breech or fetal distress or other non recurring condition.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It is also called interstitial cystitis diagnosed with cystoscopy.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Herpes: Could be herpes needs to be checked with ob/gyn.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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No : Vaginal delivery after having 2 or more c sections is not recommended.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Abnormal : Any bleeding or spotting in between your cycles is not normal can happen due to several causes.See your doctor for further evaluation.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Either one: If you feel that you have UTI symptoms either of the doctors are fine whoever could see you first.But if you also have vaginal symptoms see your obgyn... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Yes: It could be one of causes.Also if you get pregnant while on alcohol baby can have malformations as well as developmental delays.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Repeat test: Repeat the blood pregnancy test , if negative then absent period can be most likely from any kind of stress.See your doctor.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Infection: Can be related to vaginal or urinary tract infection. If that persists or you have any urinary burning see your doctor.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Normal: It is normal anatomy. See your gyn if you are still concerned.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Unlikely: If you are taking Depo-Provera regularly every 3 mon than pregnancy is unlikely as failure rate is less than 1%.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Go to obgyn: You need urine cultures taken, UTI can be caused by many organisms resistent to Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and keflex.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Is it normal to feel mild stomach pain and back pain when you have uti and have been on antibiotics?
Dr. Vanita Patelanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: But if you have severe back pain, persistent fevers , nausea and vomiting see your doc it could be kidney infection.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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No: Just make sure you are very well hydrated and hope you had sunscreen on.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Uterine rupture: Major risks like uterine rupture, hemorrhage, maternal or fetal death.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Prolonged skin to skin contact can cause various STDs like herpes, genital warts, hpv, etc. Hence use of condoms is always recommended to protect agai... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: Paracetamol is safe to take during pregnancy.Contact your obgyn if the fevers are persistent despite of medication.You might need antibiotics.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Abnormal: Need to see your obgyn .There are a lot of conditions that can cause post coital or intermenstrual bleeding.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Pramukhswami medical college
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
Manhasset. NY
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