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University of Nevada School Of Medicine - Faculty Medical Office
Las Vegas, NV
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Dr. Adam Levy is Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He provides high quality GYN care and Family Planning services as well as participating in Resident and Medical student education and training. He is expert in minimally invasive surgery and pelvic reconstruction.
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
Licenses
United States: California, Nevada
Doctor Q&A
196 Answers
157 Agrees
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Unlikely to be: pregnant if used a condom. better to use condom AND spermacidal suppositories as well .. works better... or get on good contraception with your doctor... Read More
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A female asked:
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No, Not normal: This is not a clomid (clomiphene) side effect. You should consider seeing your GYN doctor who gave you the clomid (clomiphene) and ask him/her to eval... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Topical treatment: use Neosporin on tear, keep clean by gentle washing twice a day, use jock strap for support for the next week, and if pain and redness with increased ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Very normal: nexplanon is know to not control your cycle well. usually 600 mg advil daily for a bit works. of not.. have your doc give you one cycle of OCPs
that s... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Probably not: Related to your exercise. If you are on the pill and take it regularly then it's not uncommon to have a very light cycle. It may only be spotting. U... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: Movement should be very apparent By 20 weeks. You should have your dates confirmed and see your doctor. An ultrasound would be a reasonable thing too.... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dominance??: There is no such thing as estrogen dominance. Edema that occurs with your cycle is normal and goes away on its own. Don't try to treat something that ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Surgery needed: This tumor can only be diagnosed by removing it surgically. If you have an ovarian tumor and your doctor tells you it needs to be removed, get it done... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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BV most likely: Bv most likely is the cause of a fishy smelling discharge. This is easy to treat and get rid of. See your gyn doctor.
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A member asked:
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Yes: Yes it is safe.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Very low: Stillbirth is rare but there are conditions that increase this risk. Discuss this with your OB doctor and have regular heart rate testing done 2x per ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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A week or 2: Functional cysts that are not huge can rupture and cause pelvic pain. If there is no bleeding from the ovary and if healing is normal, most patients r... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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No: Unfortunately there is no way to change the substance of your breasts. Some believe reducing, caffine use makes symptoms better but proof is lacking.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Your symptoms may fluctuate indeed. Discuss this with your OB doctor. Many resources are available to you at the american college of. Ob. Gyn. Find t... Read More
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A member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Not to worry if rare: Irregular spotting between cycles is a common thing especially if you are on oral contraceptives. If this becomes a recurrent issue, then surely see y... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: Follow the advice given to u by your ob. .Doctor. Regular contractions signal labor. Best to see your doctor...
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: Yes it is possible. Please see your doctor, get a preg test and see her/him for your lack of periods. You could have something going on that needs tre... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Possible pregnancy: I suggest you seek a free clinic that can do a test and possibly ultrasound. That would give you an answer quickly. If not then try another brand. I a... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Your pulse: The uterus lays against the large artery from your heart, the aorta. This pulsates and is what you are observing. It is normal but please point it out... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Depo is long acting: It may be 6-8 months before your normal cycle returns. This is common and normal with use of this long acting contraceptive method. The key is to be p... Read More
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A member asked:
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Irregular bleeding: Irregular cycle bleeding can be due to a long list of issues. More specifics are needed to answer why you are having this problem. However, if this is... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Depends: It depends on so many factors that are personal to you. Health factors, life style factors, etc... So the best person to give you good advice is your ... Read More
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A member asked:
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NO: A D&C is safe and does not cause future problems. Have confidence as long as your doctor is board certified and is a specialist (gyn). You will be res... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Not from abortion: If you did not experience pain, fever or foul discharge after your abortion, then what is happening now is not related to your surgery. Your pain coul... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Bloodwork best opt: There is no really good tool aside from bloodwork to make a definative (certain) diagnosis. Due to the serious nature of hypothyroidism, please see yo... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: Dermoids can have many different types of tissue in them. If these tissues release hormones, then you could be in for a rough ride should you leave th... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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For Ob- yes: The "wheel" as it is known, is very helpful for your doctor. For most patients, it is a source of confusion.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Ultrasound, Testing: Testing and ultrasound are needed to evaluate you for risk factors. Also cvs or amniocentesis (testing the fluid around the fetus) may be needed as we... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Depending on your gyn doctor, you may get an iud. These are very safe and effective but should not be used if your lifestyle includes "swinging"
it i... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Serveral issues: Spotting between your cycles can be for several reasons. Depending on your age, these episodes can be very benign or can represent a potential problem... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Be patient: Main thing to do is not get anxious. Be patient with yourself. You can get a ovulation kit at your drug store to help you get the timing for sex. Medi... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Sperm live long: I understand what you are confused about as many patiens ask this question. Since sperm survive in the female reproductive tract for up to 7 days, you... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Likely breast tissue: It is very common for breast tissue to extend into the underarm. The premenstrual swelling is very common. Unfortunately mammograms do not pick up und... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Depends: I would suggest you follow your doctors recommendation and if you dont have one, call her/his office and get a good answer. Many doctors require 6 wee... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Unlikey, But: Withdrawing is not effective since sperm is released during sex before ejaculation. Fortunately for you the chances of pregnancy is very very unlikely... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Unknown: Please see your doctor. She or he can advise you best as this is not a simple issue.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Unlikely, but yes: You may be pregnant already. If you do not use a highly effective method (pills, patch, ring, shot, iud) then you are at risk for pregnancy. A simple ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Depends: In medical circles, the term abortion applies to any loss of a pregnancy before 25 weeks, such as spotaneous abortion (ie miscarrage). In non-medical ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Good: Chances are good. Please go have a pregnancy test done.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Be Gentle: Your vagina has very sensitive skin that is particularly vulnerable to chemical compounds. A pure fragrance Free hypo-allergenic soap is best (externa... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Not to worry: The first pee of day is really only needed if there is doubt or borderline testing. With the present day tests that are so sensitive you are unlikely ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Possible: Best way to evaluate this - is a simple pelvic and/or vaginal ultrasound. It is easy and gives you a straight answer regarding the problems you quest... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely not!: consider the source when obtaining medical information. attorneys. . commercials tv radio church..and other non-medically reviewed sources are usuall... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: If you completed a spontaneous miscarriage, also known as spontaneous abortion, and not residual tissue remains, then it is very unlikely an ultrasoun... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Not recommended: Exposure to these seriously strong chemicals during pregnancy is not a good idea at any gestational age. I recommend you make healthy choices for you ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Yes: Yes, a medical abortion can be induced with miso alone and it is about 85% effective. It may take several doses to complete the abortion to be success... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Not advised: This is an herbomineral formulation that appears to help control diabetes. It is certainly not a formulation that should be taken during pregnancy sin... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Get preg test soon: Please get yourself a pregnancy test or see your doctor or clinic like Planned Parenthood in your area. If the test is negative, then I recommend you ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Yes: This is normal for a woman who is still cycling. If you are looking for fertility issues, you would need to see a specialist in your area.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Common: On depo.. irregular cycles are common and not worrisome. See your doctor every 3 months for your injection and if you have concerns. . Please discuss... Read More
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Aug 16, 2014
Very accurate and timely responses.
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Dec 5, 2014
Perfect Doctor, I would schedule him for in person visits but I am not in his state. I am in New York. Perfect Doctor with Knowledge, Competency and Expertise..
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Oct 11, 2016
what can my wife who is 10 weeks pregnant take(safe medicine) for flue and cold,she cough too much.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! It's been a while since I've been on birth control, and it was the pill last time. IGood to know that this is normal. I will check in with my PC about the l. ovary pain.
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Your answer was very helpful, thanks! Thank you for your input. I will try the vaginal method you prescribe
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) you read the question exactly as I meant it. different times
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, CA
Graduated 1984MD
Residency
UCSF - Fresno
Completed 1989
Residency
UCSF MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 1989
Awards
Recognition in Surgical Anatomy
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Nevada - Summer
2014
Most Influential, Second Place, Nevada - Spring
2015
Affiliations
The University of Nevada School of Medicine
Publications
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