Dr. Foti Chronopoulos

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Yep, but get tested!: Lidocaine spray can help but you need to be examined and tested for sexually transmitted disease.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Im four weeks pregnant and i don't have many symptoms. i only urinate frequently an increase appetite and sore breast i have no morning sickness is sonething wrong or am i too early on?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

You're Fine: You have plenty of symptoms that are associated with a healthy pregnancy...Let's not hope for more!

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A 46-year-old member asked:

What could be the symptoms of a blocked fallopian tube?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Usually None: Blocked tubes usually don't cause any symptoms. The only way to find out if a tube is blocked without surgery is to have an hsg, a type of radiologic... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Resuming sexual activity after fluconazole ok right away?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Not So Quick: Fluconazole can take days to work and may not work in up to 15% of true cases of yeast infections. Give yourself some time to heal. Otherwise you may... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Condom busted on a high fertility day but i use to be on birth control, but i stopped, now i have a period every other month could i get pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Absolutely Yes: Anytime you have unprotected sex near (and before) you ovulate you're taking a chance on getting pregnant. Odds on conceiving are dependent on freque... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I am 30 weeks pregnant & my ob said gbs is not an infection. -- is this true?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Depends on Where : Group b beta hemolytic streptococcus can be found normaly in your intestinal track and as such would be considered normal flora. If it were found in ... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Slimy, stretchy bloody discharge exactly 9 days after period. what might be the cause? ...taking into cognizance that i have persistence headache..

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

No worries: More likely than not you're ovulating )and maybe a bit early). It's very common to see stretchy mucous during ovulation and it can be normal to see so... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

How long does it take for the side effects of the plan b pill to wear off?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

It depends: Some of the side effects from Plan B can mimic pregnancy and Plan B is only 75% effective. You should still check a home pregnancy test, especially if... Read More

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A member asked:

I want to get pregnant but i have an irregular period..what should i do?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Make an appointment : There are a number of things that can make a period irregular. Most importantly those issues can stop you from ovulating and thus prevent pregnancy. M... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Could i get pregnant if i had unprotected sex on a high fertility day? what are the chances?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Absolutely Yes: Anytime you have unprotected sex near (and before) you ovulate you're taking a chance on getting pregnant. Odds on conceiving are dependent on freque... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I had a unlilateral salpingo oophrectomy via lap. this was done a week ago can i have sex yet?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Just Be Careful: Although sex in and of itself will not hurt you, it is important that you heal from your incisions. You may want to give it another week. It's not wor... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Im 34 & have 2 kids. im 16 days late, 5 neg hpts. my periods are always on time never late. am i too young for menopause or could i still be pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Probably neither: The average age of menopause in the U.S. Is 51.6 yrs old. Menopause under 40 yrs old is very rare and may be a sign of other problems. It is possible... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

I am 37 weeks pregnant and have bronchitis. i am on antibiotics. coughing hurts really bad. how can i reduce the coughing?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

OTC Meds Are Safe: Almost all over the counter cold medications are safe in pregnancy. I would suggest taking an antihistamine, decongestant, mucolytic and cough suppres... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

How long do i wait from the day i had sex, till i can take pregnant test?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Close to your period: Current early response home tests can detect a pregnancy 4 days before your period. If you want to be sure you can check 2 days after a missed (or sho... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Chronic yeast infections are costly. what can i do to treat/prevent?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Cool and Dry: Anything that increases moisture or heat in the vaginal area can increase your risk of yeast. Avoid the bathtub, wear cotton underware or none at all,... Read More

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A member asked:

Took fluconazole (2 150 mg -tblts) right after conception and then sulfameth for 14 days. my baby has a complete acc. can there be a connection?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Research Says No: Both drugs are category c which means that they should be used with caution during pregnancy. Fluconazole in high doses (400mg/day for 4-5 weeks) can ... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have 2-3 white bumps inside the hood of my clit. i didn't know they were there until my shower. after washing they hurt & have red cuts next to them?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Exam will answer : Your symptoms could be related to a number of problems- some of which are transient and some that may be a bigger problem. You need an exam and maybe ... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I had a salping oophorectomy laproscopically done a week ago. i feel good. is it ok to have sex again?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Just Be Careful: Although sex in and of itself will not hurt you, it is important that you heal from your incisions. You may want to give it another week. It's not wor... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

What can cause very, very, very faint lines on a pregnancy test, because i have had those for a week now?!

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Could be pregnancy: Faint lines usually mean an early pregnancy. Sometimes there can be a false positive test, meaning you're not pregnant. There are a number of reasons ... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

How dangerous is c-section with placenta previa? i have heard there is a high risk of bleeding out!?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Good Hands Can Help: Placenta previa can pose difficulties during a cesarean because the placenta can be located in the area that the incision in uterus is made to deliver... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

What causes yeast infections in women?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Cool and Dry: Anything that increases moisture or heat in the vaginal area can increase your risk of yeast. Avoid the bathtub, wear cotton underware or none at all,... Read More

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A member asked:

I want to get pregnant but i have an irregular period...what should i do?i really want to get pregnant.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Make an appointment : There are a number of things that can make a period irregular. Most importantly those issues can stop you from ovulating and thus prevent pregnancy. M... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I was trying to be pregnant. we had sex on 23rd august, now my breasts are sore. and i feel nausea. and have cramps but the test shows not pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Could Be: It's still a bit early for an over the counter pregnancy test to be accurate. You sould recheck around the time you would expect your next period. Y... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Okay i had my period six weeks ago, and three weeks after that i spotted for two days, and it wasn't period blood, i also had slight cramps with it, and i still have not started my period, could someone tell me what this could mean?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Tests Will Answer: A couple (or even one) test can give you an answer. It could be pregnancy, a thyroid disorder, or more likely a miscommunication between your ovaries ... Read More

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A member asked:

My period came on 3 days this month when it usually last for 7 days. can i be pregnant

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Definate Possibility: Although menstrual period length can vary month to month, there is always a possibility of pregnancy when a period is shorter than normal. A quick pre... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I'm 36 weeks pregnant and i'm having sharp pains in my stomach and in my vaginal area....is this normal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience

Be Safe: At 36 weeks pregnant you should not take chances on pain. Although vaginal pain is very common, pain in your abdomen could be a sign of labor...And in... Read More

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