Dr. Hector Chapa
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dallas, TX
27 years experience male
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Dr Chapa is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker for advancement of women’s health care. He is a Board Certified ObGyn in private practice in Dallas, Texas. He currently serves as the Medical director for the Women's Specialty Center in Oak Cliff and is involved in minimally invasive gynecological research. He is a graduate of UT Southwestern Medical School and Parkland Hospital. He is a published author in women's health and is considered a key leader in hysteroscopic surgery.
Dr Chapa has been an invited faculty member in Israel, Canada, The Netherlands, The European Union, South Africa, and the Middle East.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Preg not likely : Yes, taking emergency BC can cause irregular spotting or light bleeding from 5 to 10 days after its use. Sex with his ejaculation inside at cycle day ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Yes. Can be. : Sorry to hear of your miscarriage. Miscarriages occurring up to 20% of all pregnancies. A woman's cycle may return after an early miscarriage at vario... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
No. Other causes: An ovarian cyst may form naturally as part of a functioning menstrual cycle. If it leaks/ruptures, cyst fluid is released into the pelvic cavity. No o... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
No. Mainly safe: medications used for motion sickness are similar to medications used for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. In general, these medications are acceptabl... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Needs eval : low grade fever is never normal. It may signal a chronic infection or other condition. Pregnancy should not give you a significant temperature elevati... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Very high: having an IUD fall out from the uterus is possible. However, it is pretty rare. Most expulsions seem to occur within the first four weeks after placem... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Depends on type : Female sterilization is common. It may be done by a minor surgery called laparoscopy. It requires general anesthesia and a small incision in your bel... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Melasma: This is called melasma, or chloasma. It is due to the hormonal influence oin the skin. Treatments must be done after pregnancy: chemical peels, superf... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
No: Hard penetration may result in small tears, or abrasions. Sex is not a cause of "blistering". Any blisters or ulcers in the vaginal area are termed "v... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Cranberries!: First, i would make sure an evaluation as to why you are prone to recurrent utis is done. Your md can evaluate. Next, cranberry juice has been proven ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Not best: If you have a vaginal yeast infection, the walls of the canal may be inflamed and irritated. An absorbent foreign body like a tampon may aggravate it.... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Various factors: Stress incontinence is losing urine without meaning to during physical activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise. Stress incontinenc... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Not unusual: Hormonal contraception may cause vaginal discharge in some women. White/clear discharge that is odorless or without other symptoms may be normal, and ... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
High Risk: Im so sorry to hear that. That is a very difficult situation, especially with such an early pregnancy. Please have open communication with your doctor... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Your history!: First, any infertility work up starts with a complete medical history. Infertlity may be: female, male, or "unexplained". It's important to know your ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Loss of urine: Stress incontinence is losing urine without meaning to during physical activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise. Stress incontinenc... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Not related : Gastritis is caused by a variety of factors, including a stomach infection called h.Pylori. Certain foods may also trigger gastritis. Oral sex is not ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Various: Certain conditions may cause vaginal tenderness: infections, allergic reaction (for example, latex allergy with condoms), or at times caginal spasms ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Past exposure: First, remember that hsv-1 is actually quite common as this is the comon "cold sore" on the lip. The antibody in the serum simply implies past exposur... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
NO: Implantation bleeding occurs before the missed cycle. Implantation ususally is 5-7 days after conception/fertilization. Some women have implantation b... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
No. Not at all. : Spermicidal agents (nonoxynal-9) have never been associated with either make or female infertility. The substance is safe, and effective.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Depo effect: Essure is a very reliable method of permanent birth control. Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is a good choice for bc for the first 3 months after e... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Not really: Age/religious beliefs and affiliation have been found to have a significant relationship between masturbation and women. Sex can lead to a UTI due to ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Needs Evaluation: Certain types of discharge is more "normal" than others. Clear discharge without odor may simply be hormone related. However, yellow-greenish dischar... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Oxytocin hormone: The hormone oxytocin is responsible for the milk let down reflex and is also released during an orgasm. Some couples really feel excited when this hap... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Pregnancy: Pregnancy has multiple effects in your muscles. The hormonal changes often affect ligaments which may present as "soreness". Also, pregnancy may affe... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Needs evaluation: Bleeding during pregnancy should always be investigated. In the third trimester, causes may be non harmful cervical changes to more concerning placent... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Varies: Amount of semen ejected during ejaculation will vary widely between men and may contain between 0.1-10 milliliters ( note that a teaspoon is 5 ml and ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Not really: Stds are tough to spot. That's why it's wise to use protection if you are concerned. At times, vaginal odor may be a female condition called bacterial... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Semen Analysis info: The semen analysis is performed on a fresh specimen within 2 hours of collection. Before testing, a period of 2-4 days of abstinence from ejaculation ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
No: Body fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, and blood are capable of transmitting a variety of infections/stds. However, urine cannot transmit infe... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Depends : Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) is a medical cream containing the antibiotic clindamycin. It requires a physician's perscription. If placed at bedtime... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Several reasons: First, make sure there are no sores, ulcerations or small tears in that area. Any lesion should be checked. If the vagina also is dry during sex due t... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Pregnancy: Early pregnancy's classic symptom is nausea/vomiting due to hormonal changes. Other symptoms may include breast tenderness, headaches or vaginal spott... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Needs evaluation: The absence of cycles is amenorrhea. Yes, that makes conceiving very difficult. Lack of menses for that long (when not due to medication) really needs... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Normal adjustment: When on oral contraception, it's not unusual to have brownish discharge or even spotting as the uterus adjusts to the hormones in the pill. This is ca... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Female Sterilization: Essure has been out since 2002. It is a form of female permanent birth control that does not require an incision, and has faster recovery. A small cam... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Varies. : The menstrual cycle is from day 1 of bleeding to day 1 of the next time of bleeding. Although the average cycle is 28 days, it is normal to have a cyc... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Not likely: A retroverted uterus is a normal varient. Most miscarriages occur in the first trimester and are due to fetal chromosomal abnormalities. Also, uterine... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Unlikely : Assuming you oerferimed the preg test correctly, a negative test is pretty reliable. If you were pregnant, the test would show positive by your missed... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Urostat: An over the counter medication called Pyridium (phenazopyridine) (utostat, azo) is a urinary analgesic that relieved you of bladder spasm and pain on ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Calender : Keep a menstrual calender marking the first through last day of each cycle. Ovulation usually occurs 2 wks before the next scheduled bleed. Also, try ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Normal discharge: Due to arousal and orgasm, the vagina becomes wet due to fluid expressed through the walls of the canal (transudate). At orgasm, bartholin's glands an... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Breast growth: Thete are no studies to show that any vitamin or herbal therapy actually increases breast size. Breast tissue is responsive to hormonal changes like e... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Up to the patient : If the patient is comfortable addressing sensitive issues in the presence of her boyfriend, most mds do not restrict that. Confidentiality is between ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Typically 28: Typically there are 28 pills per month. Some are divided into 21 active pills and 7 placebo (period) pills, some are 24 active and 4 placebos. Some pi... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Clarification: Pid is a specific condition only found in women. It describes an inflammatory process of the uterus/tubes and may involve the ovaries. Males can not h... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Try another test: Most hpts are pretty sensitive and should be positive by a missed period. A negative hpt, assuming it was done correctly, is pretty accurate. If you a... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Yes, definately: Many sexually transmitted diseases can just as easily be contracted through oral sex as with full penetration sex. Chlamydia, gonorrhea are two bacter... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Up, Out and Right!: In general, the uterus "grows" out of the pelvis by the start of the second trimester (14 weeks). Additionally, with ascent from the pelvis, the uteru... Read More
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Nov 6, 2012
I've met Dr. Chapa & attended his presentation on Essure sterilization. Great, knowledgeable speaker & very well educated. Good qualities for a great physician. Very highly recommend this hard-work...Read More
Sep 6, 2012
Dr. Chapa is a kind, considerate doctor who really listens to the needs of his patients. I would send my family to him without reservation.
Jul 23, 2012
Dr. Chapa knows more about Essure than almost any other doctor! I contact him when I have questions.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you for taking the time to answer. I also have irregular periods and is very hard for me to loose weight analisys were 1 day before period
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Wow, I can't believe I've been miscalculating my periods. No wonder I always thought they where late when it is I that didn't understand 28
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This saved my life. Thank You! Seriously. If I was pregnant my parents would make me give up my baby and keep my locked on my room till I 78
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, TX
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Awards
Methodist Medical Center Dallas
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Second Place, the Dallas Region - Spring
2017
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Second Place, the Dallas Region - Fall
2017
Affiliations
ACOG, AAGL
Central Association of ObGyn
Publications
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