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Dr. Timothy Raichle

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Madison, WI
24 years experience male

Locations

Phases - Primary Health Care for Women

Madison, WI

Address

2955 Triverton Pike Dr., Madison, WI
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My office hours

Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Physicians for Women - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Madison, WI

About

Bio

I currently practice General Obstetrics Gynecology. My interests are in general and complicated Obstetrics but also common Gynecologic concerns. I am married and have four children. I enjoy getting to know my patients and taking as much time as they need to answer their questions. As we say in our practice 'it is not the number of women we treat...it is how we treat women". If you live anywhere near Madison Wisconsin, I encourage you to visit our practice!

Specialties
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Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licenses

United States: Wisconsin

Languages spoken

English

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1.2K Answers
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
It is possible!: Symptoms of per-menopausal changes before the onset of menopause (defined as no period for 12 months) might include: 1. Cycle irregularity 2. Ho... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Pain and discharge: Pcos is associated with irregular cycles, ovarian cysts and irregular bleeding. With regard to the pain under your belly button, this is not specific... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Pregnancy or other: The most common cause of a missed cycle is pregnancy - so rule this out first if you think it is possible. Otherwise, irregular cycles are often rela... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Probably normal: Pelvic pain or discomfort is common and sometimes confusing. While this might be related to your uterus and cycle (e.g. Some women develop anatomical... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
I can help: The way that you worded your questions is slightly confusing. Coming off of the Depo-Provera shot is associated with some residual cycle irregularity... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Asthma!: Congratulations on your pregnancy. The medicines that we often use for cold and flu symptoms during pregnancy are considered safe, in general. I wou... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Not a typical effect: Thank you for the question. This is not a typical side effect of the pill, but it is not out of the realm of possibilities. It sounds like this was ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: The essure procedure is similar to the traditional "tubal ligation" and involved blocking the fallopian tubes. It has no effect on the function of th... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Probably normal: This depends entirely on why the ultrasound was done in the first place. In a 56 year old, an ultrasound would most commonly be related to: 1. Ab... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Depends: Earlier in pregnancy, this might simply represent a vaginal infection. Later in pregnancy it might be as serious as leaking of amniotic fluid. This ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Evaluation needed!: If you are having irregularity in your menstrual bleeding, including heavier periods, as well as other changes that you describe (clear vaginal discha... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Need to be seen!: If you had a miscarriage and are still having light bleeding and/or irregular cycles, then you should really be seen by your ob/gyn. You might need t... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Spotting = ovulation: It is not unusual for women to have a small amount of spotting midcycle around the time of ovulation. This is related to a brief, abrupt drop in estr... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No it does not: Vaginal odors indicate a vaginal infection. The most common infection associated with a discharge and odor is called 'bacterial vaginosis' or bv. Th... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Sometimes: Your ovaries have their own blood supply, so it is uncommon for women to experience menopausal symptoms after a hysterectomy. So even with the uterus... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Talk to your doctor!: Based on what you are saying the most common side effect is hot flashes. Also, women present with irregular bleeding, mood changes, sleep changes, va... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Breast exam: While this might represent a breast issue, or an underlying chest wall issue, the only good way to sort it out is with an exam. If have not had a mam... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Need exam: Within the vagina (not on the outside) this might represent an inclusion cyst, your cervix, or prolapse related issues - go in for an exam and they wi... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Referred pain: One thing that sound certain is that you are experiencing ovulatory pain, sometimes called mittelschmerz pain. Even though you are ovulating from the... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Not birth control!: Unwanted 72 is a form of emergency contraception. It is a single-dose pill from my understanding. It is not as effective as other forms of birth con... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
PMS / PMDD: Symptoms experienced during your cycle can be debilitating and difficult to control, but there are ways to treat the problem. This should be discusse... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes and possible: Yes, air can get trapped in the vagina and also make its way out. I imagine that this could be "uncomfortable". Based on the dicomfort, though, it w... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Need re-testing: Yes, this might be a sign of incomplete treatment or re-infection. You absolutely must get re-tested. It could also be a sign of a vaginal infection... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Cycle related: So you are describing breast symptoms leading up to an abnormal period after an abnormal inter-period interval. This is worthy of a workup that would... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Infection?: If you are having an abnormal discharge, then i would recommend that you be evaluated for a vaginal infection. Plenty of times I have seen vaginal ye... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Atrophic lining: When women are on birth control pills, the lining of the uterus becomes very thinned. This is especially true on low dose pills such as yaz (drospire... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Cyst or pregnancy: You missed your period and are experiencing pain. You must take a pregnancy test first. If this is negative, then you might have a persistent ovaria... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Good luck!: The first day of your cycle is day#1. Most women ovulate around day#14. Start tracking your cycle and: 1. Avoid intercourse except for days# 10/... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
This is normal: You are very early in pregnancy. It is not unusual to have a small amount of cramping and even spotting. I always caution patients, though, in early... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Possible side effect: While the use of topical Aldara (imiquimod) is not typically associated with "systemic" side effects, review of the manufacturer packaging suggests th... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Always possible!: If you are having irregular or absent cycles, then the first thing that you should consider is pregnancy! take a pregnancy test. If it is negative, ... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Sometimes: It is not uncommon for the atrophic changes of menopause with relation to the cervix to be the cause of an abnormal appearing result. Usually, the pe... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Skin boil: This is likely just a skin infection called a boil. Given the redness of the skin and the drainage of pus, it must be seen, drained and you likely ne... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
1-2 weeks: Plan b is a large dose of progesterone. Depending upon when it is taken during the cycle, it certainly is associated with not only breakthrough bleed... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Hopefully not!: An ectopic pregnancy is suspected in the following setting: 1. A patient is pregnant 2. Hcg levels are rising abnormally 3. Pain is present on o... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Never assume: You did not state the results of the blood test - did they indicate that you were pregnant? Let me assume that they indicated a pregnancy and the ass... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: When you are breast-feeding, there is a hormone called prolactin that is elevated. This hormone interferes with your normal cycle and causes absent o... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Probably not: But missing pills decreases the effectiveness of the pills. In all likelihood, the chance of pregnancy after missing pills during a cycle is very low... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: This is a common myth. Antibiotics, except for one called rifampin, do not affect the efficacy of the birth control pill.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Normal: What you are describing is perfectly normal. A period will last, on average, about 5 days. If there are other concerns that I am not addressing, ple... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Cause and effect: Pcos is a syndrome of increased androgen levels and Insulin resistance. The excessive hair growth is not a cause of pcos, but rather a symptom. Lase... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Should be okay: This is a bacteria, as best that i can tell from limited research, that is unique in humans to the vaginal environment and in higher numbers in women ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: It is appropriate and recommended that you continue with routine dental care during pregnancy. In the case of "urgent" problems, these are also appro... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Not always: But this is very common. In women who experience spotting in the first trimester, only a small number of them are miscarriages. If you are having bl... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No, but...: Stress can lead to irregularity in ovulation and thus irregularity in her period. She should talk to her ob/gyn about her medications and whether she... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Probably not: Given that this is an unusual complication of pregnancy, I am not sure that it would be my first instinct based on these numbers. My guess is that yo... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes, concern: If you have had the Mirena (levonorgestrel) in without any periods, and then start getting your periods, then it might have fallen out without you kno... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Not sure: I would time a visit to an ob/gyn exactly when this painful mole will be present. It must be evaluate with an exam, in person, with someone who can c... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Common in PCOS: The elevation in androgen levels is a problem in patients with pcos. There are no drugs that can be used to decrease the testosterone level. The bes... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Normal: This is not a sign of anything bad. It probably has to do with blood flow increase to the skin during feeding, and then with cessation of feeding, pe... Read More
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Sep 4, 2013
Really appreciate Dr. Raichle's thoughtful answers on HealthTap. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides thorough, well researched answers. Highly recommend this outstanding Obstetrician/Gynecolo...Read More
Sep 3, 2013
Outstanding knowledge, skill and great bedside manner. Dr Raichle has the perfect blend of expertise and personality to provide outstanding OB/GYN care.
Sep 5, 2013
A welcome addition to Healthtap and I am sure that the community enjoys learning from him as much as we do
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! First week juicing I lost 6lbs just wanted reassurance it's good :)
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Will test in 2weeks wil not have sex till cure wil my testicle return?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I really appreciate you taking out time of your schedule to help me :)

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Washington University School of Medicine, MO
Graduated 1999MD

Residency

UNIVERSITY OF WI HOSPITALS & CLINICS AUTHORITY

Residency

Meriter Hospital

Residency

St. Mary's Hospital

Awards

Chief Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Top Doctor, First Place, Madison Region, WI - Summer
2013
Most Influential, First Place, Madison Region, WI - Summer
2013

Affiliations

Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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