Dr. Michael Swor
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sarasota, FL
42 years experience male
Locations
Swor Women's Care
Sarasota, FL
My office hours
Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Insurances accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida
Aetna Life Insurance Company
United HealthCare Insurance Company
About
Bio
I am a practicing gynecologist in Sarasota, Florida. I am board-certified in OBGYN and also board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (also known as urogynecology). I am the chairman of Gynecology at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (ranked #2 in Florida for years).
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
United States: Florida
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
767 Answers
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Infection: If you have developed pain since having an iud placed, you need to be checked to rule out infection, perforation, displacement or other problems.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Men usually have no symptoms as do many women. Some women have itching, odor or discharge.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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All you need: You can see a women's health professional regarding contraceptive options and have as much of a consultation as you like. They will review the many be... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Primolut nor works better to delay a period if taken sooner in the cycle, but it may still work. A higher dose may be needed to "hold off" the period.
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A member asked:
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Yes: Ovarian cysts are often associated with abnormal cycles.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Not sure: I have recommended epsom salt baths but not sure what you mean by "flushing".
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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No: Ablation is the surgical destruction of tissue. Sympathectomy is the cutting or destruction of sympathetic nerves.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Hormone evaluation: See a gyn specialist in menopause issues, surgical menopause occurs after removal of ovaries in a reproductive age woman. It can be very abrupt and di... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Injury: Prolapse of the pelvic floor includes weakness or injury to one or more of 7 different areas. These include the support of the bladder neck and base, ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Herpes: Sounds like it might be a mild herpes simplex lesion...They are usually painful and last a few days...If they recur, it is usually in the same place..... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Day 7: In a 28 day cycle, ovulation is expected at day 14. Whatever you add or subtract to or from your cycle length, you simply do the same to the day 14 fe... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Yes: Sounds normal and may be related to soaps used in the vaginal area.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Yes: True ovarian failure means the ovaries no longer produce follicle or eggs and that means without donor eggs, pregnancy won't happen. I have seen ovari... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Many causes: A number of things can cause reduced male fertility. Genetic or development problems, toxic or chemical exposures, infectious diseases, trauma, diseas... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Yeast: Yeast is most likely, but trichomonas and other infections are also possible.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Thyroid: Sounds like it could be thyroid deficiency.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Cyst: Left sided pain can be many things. Cyst, endometriosis, infection, colon, urinary tract, hernia, etc. Get a gyn evaluation.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Mid cycle mucus: Sounds like the normal changes in the secretions from your cervix leading up to ovulation. These are normal mid cycle mucus changes and stop right aft... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Hormonal: Sounds like a hormonal glitch but also consider pregnancy if that's a possibility.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
With insertion: Perforation with an iud happens with insertion.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Late period: Probably not pregnant if the office test was negative. If you feel fine, then see what happens over the next two weeks. Get checked if you still are... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Low HCG levels: The levels are too low and not rising as they should. You need to be checked by the obgyn doctor. A careful exam and probably one more level to determ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Pregnancy test: Sounds like pregnancy is very unlikely but do a test and see if your period comes this month.
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
No HELPP: No, the condition is unrelated to pregnancy but may still be a serious problem and you should have a checkup with your obgyn.
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A member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Pain and discharge: Most likely causes are cystic ovary or pelvic infection. With those symptoms you should see the gyn promptly.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Menstrual changes: Hormonal changes and loss of body fluids are both factors.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Restart: If you are sure you aren't pregnant, then simply restart a new pack.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Kidney pain: There are many possibilities. Your gynecologist can sort it out. Gi problems like colitis and appendicitis, kidney stone, gall bladder, ovary cyst, in... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Water retention: It could be other things, but probably some lingering hormonal changes like water retention. If you think pregnancy is possible, then do a test.
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A member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
No and yes: Using Plan B doesn't make it harder but at age 37 your fertility is somewhat lower than the peak age of 23.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
No effect: The copper iud doesn't affect the pregnancy test.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Not typical: Being sick can affect your period because of stress, but cervicitis would not usually delay a period.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Get checked: You need a gyn check and additional testing. There could be false negative tests or other problems that mimic pregnancy.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Progesterone : I have had great success with using natural Progesterone or other simple hormone support methods for the rare woman who develops post-tubal ligation s... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
That's sex: Sounds like sex is what you had. The discharge could be semen, secretions or infection. Consider protection to be safe in the future.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Normal: The uterus sounds normal but there is a concern about the ovary with left sided pain. Other problems that could be related include intestinal, urinar... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Yes: Sounds like ovulation, which would be expected about 2 weeks after the beginning of a miscarriage.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Brown discharge: Abnormal discharge or bleeding is common on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). However, other causes should always be considered and checked ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Many ideas: The treatment for irregular periods depends on many things. You need a gyn check up, maybe bloodwork, and possibly some kind of at least temporary hor... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Yes: You can get pregnant during BV treatment and should use protection.
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A member asked:
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Spotting: A brownish discharge that occurs before each period can represent several things. Most commonly would be Progesterone deficiency, especially later in ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Get checked: You need a gyn checkup soon. Pregnancy is a good possibility.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Ask OB: Your OB should be able to help you. There are b vitamins, unisom, emetrol, hypnosis, small meals frequently and medications that can help.
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A member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Vaginal tissue: Sounds like a blood clot, menstrual tissue or an early miscarriage.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Not normal: Within a month after laparoscopy you should not be worse than before unless you have infection, endometriosis was missed or you have a new issue. Get ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Intermenstrual spots: Abnormal spotting like you describe is suggestive of something more than a minor hormonal issue. Most likely causes are polyps, fibroids, endometriosi... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Unlikely: Since prolapse is a weakness in the support structures of the pelvic area, there could be a connection in some women. There are hereditary problems th... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Variation: It's probably a simple variation in your cycle. Keep track and be checked if the bleeding persists or the cycle doesn't normalize next month. Get a pr... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Skin tags: Sounds like an unexpected problem after the procedure. I would see if a minor revision is needed.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Spotting: Sounds like low Progesterone spotting before your period. Keep a menstrual diary and see if it gets normal next cycle. If it persists, you may need a... Read More
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Dr. Swor is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Swor is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I am grateful for this doctor this Thanksgiving!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Negative hpt and had spotting 2 weeks after no period. Guess it´s hormonal afterall. We´ll wait and see next month. Thank you!
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Thanks for your quick reply! Ive had blood taken and theres never signs of abnormality. & doctors never take me seriously because of my age.
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so I shouldn't really be worried, my breast consultant did a exam and said he could feel something different but no explanation again.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of South Florida College of Medicine, FL
Graduated 1981MD
Residency
university of florida, jacksonville
Completed 1985
Awards
Top Doctor 2006-2015
Small Business of the Year
USF Alumni of the Year for professional achievement
Affiliations
FACOG, FACS
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