Dr. Michael Swor
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sarasota, FL
41 years experience male
Locations
Swor Women's Care
Sarasota, FL
My office hours
Wednesday: 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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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
Licenses
United States: Florida
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
767 Answers
143 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Normal weight: About 135lbs for average build.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes: Every month, a group of eggs or follicles starts the maturing process in the ovaries. One follicle becomes the dominant or main one. It's usually abou... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Maybe: Ovaries can vary in size and position. If there is a normal appearance on ultrasound and no symptoms of pain, then it is considered a normal variation... Read More
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Hormone imbalance: Probably a simple hormone imbalance. See a gynecologist if it doesn't come soon.
5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Recheck test: Pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy are both possible with those symptoms. Also consider ovarian cyst and hormone imbalance. Get checked and a pregnancy t... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Within 2 weeks: You should get a withdrawal period within 2 weeks after taking the last pill. Most times it starts within 7 days.
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A 47-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Vaginitis: It's difficult to tell without seeing the problem area. It could be vestibulitis, fissures, infection, vulvar dystrophy or even a precancerous change... Read More
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Abnormal: 3-4 weeks after a d&c, everything should be back to normal. You need to get checked.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes: Missing pills lowers effectiveness and can change the bleeding pattern.
5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 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
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Breast pain: Mastodynia or breast pain in a young woman is usually due to infection or fibrocystic changes. Get a checkup with a gyn specialist for a clinical brea... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
No: Those aren't considered potential complications of medical abortion. They are rare complications of surgical abortion.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Metabolism: Weight loss and weight loss pills affect your metabolism which has a direct effect on menstrual cycles.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 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
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 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
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes: Do a pregnancy test, but if you feel normal and cycles continue normally, it was probably a simple minor hormone glitch.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 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
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Unpredictable: Everything else usual, the best guess for natural birth chance before 39 weeks for someone who has had a full term birth is roughly 25%.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
PCOS: You have a hormone imbalance and dont get the signal to relaease an egg from the ovary...The pills help your system cycle anyway. When you want to get... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 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.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Pregnancy test: Sounds like pregnancy is very unlikely but do a test and see if your period comes this month.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Other causes: It could be bleeding from a small tear or injury. It could also be a minor hormone imbalance. Get checked if it doesn't straighten out.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
1-2 days: If you are being treated with an effective antibiotic, the symptoms should get better quickly. Within 1-2 days.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
No: If you have had your injections on time, it's very unlikely to become pregnant. Abnormal bleeding or discharge are common.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Abnormal period: The timing of sex would not be likely to result in pregnancy. If you feel normal then it is probably safe to wait and see if your period gets back on ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
No: Metformin may not be treating the pcos fully. Get checked and you may need more treatment to regulate cycles. Probably progesterone.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Good option: Progesterone only pills like micronor (norethindrone) re safe and effective for birth control in most nursing mothers. The constant steady low dose ho... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Hormonal: Sounds like a hormonal glitch but also consider pregnancy if that's a possibility.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
1-2 days: You don't normally get cramps from yeast. More often its itching, irritation and discharge. Treatment should help within 1-2 days.
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Post op problem: 9 days post op you should be 80% healed. Some swelling and soreness might be there depending on how much was done at the surgery. You should be checke... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Weight loss: Drink water, chew gum, try chromium picolonate or pyruvate. Get guar fiber and extra calcium. There are prescription meds for appetite suppression to... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
UTI : Urinary tract infection is common in women and although sexual activity can contribute, it is not a sexually transmitted disease. Most often, bacteria... Read More
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Hormonal change: If the period is coming a little early, it often means a hormonal change. Low Progesterone is a common cause, especially at later stages in your repro... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
IVF endometriosis : Endometriosis can cause scar tissue, inflammation and immune response problems that interfere with fertility. This is a problem with natural processe... Read More
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Mastodynia: Breast pain in a young healthy woman is usually due to fibrocystic breast condition. A breast exam by a gyn specialist will help determine this and pr... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 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
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Not a size issue: Breast sensation is different for different people. Size isn't a factor in most cases.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes: Sounds like ovulation, which would be expected about 2 weeks after the beginning of a miscarriage.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Hormonal: Sounds like a hormonal glitch but also consider pregnancy if that's a possibility. Get a pregnancy test and if negative, you can wait and see if thing... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
90% guy B: Seems like the sono is off by a week, but if your normal regular menstrual period started on May 5, then there is a 90% chance guy A sperm wasn't arou... Read More
3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Hormone imbalance: Sounds like hormonal imbalance. You should see the gynecologist and you are probably a good candidate for birth control pills to regulate your cycle.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Resistant Yeast: Symptoms normally improved quickly (within a day or so) after treatment with the right anti-fungal medicine. About 15% of the time, the yeast will be ... Read More
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Labiaplasty : Lasers and other instruments are simply tools for doing a procedure. Some tools work better than others for certain jobs. I use lasers for various te... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Herpes: Since herpes is a transmittable infection by contact, you should avoid hot tubs if there is an active outbreak.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Hormones: Sounds like a hormone issue. Thyroid and ovary function need to be checked by a gyn specialist. It's usually easy to treat.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Hormones: Sounds like a minor hormone imbalance. You just need something to help regulate cycles. That will create order in your disordered endometrial lining.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 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 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Cervicitis: Other bacteria such as streptococcus, and allergic reactions or chemical irritants are other possibilities.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Swor is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Swor is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Nov 26, 2015
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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