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:

I have pcos and i have a lot of pain under my belly button. pain on my back to. i had ones milky discharge.?

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:

What is the cause when a person has unreguler period cycles?

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:

I started my period in the 22nd and now that its over i still feel crampy in my pelvis area. ?

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:

I was on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 4 years i took my last shot on 04/20/12. husband and i want a baby i have had positivie ot but are they false + or real + ?

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:

I am 5 weeks pregnant.i started having slight cough and wheezing.is there any natural remedy for this.if i take any medicine will it affect my baby.?

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:

Is it normal for ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) to cause insomnia? i feel mine is worsened since i began it. i take no supplements or other meds. what can i do?

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:

Are there long term hormonal complications side effects with essure as in menopausal complications or changes in hormone levels?

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:

What would cause free pelvic fluid (found on trans-vag us) in post menopause on hrt?

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:

When a pregnant woman has a brownish fluid coming out of her vagina, what does that mean?

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:

Reg and heavy periods and daily clear odorless fluids but over two months late period pelvic pain neg pg tests pain feels like needles in me? help

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:

Feb 25 i had a miscarry and still feel pregnant .taking home test and 2 blood test and nope.i have all the signs.period are light lasting 1 to two day?

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:

I got spotting for 3 days long before i got + on ovulation kit. and also more tired and so sleepy all day, especially in the afternoon. is it normal?

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:

Can cran-apple or cran-grape juice help with vaginal odors?

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:

Are menopausal symptoms common after a hysterectomy, when you still have your ovaries?

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:

I think i am starting to have symptoms of menopause. what should i do?

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:

Pain in my right breast?

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:

I have a lump on my vagina, what should i do?

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:

Pulsating pain on uterus a little to the right side. but im ovulating on the left according to ultrasound. no smelly discharge or blood?

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:

What are the side effects of unwanted 72..is it prefered to use unwanted 72 more than 7 times?

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:

Can there be any way i can control my emotions during my period?

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:

Can air get trapped inside vaginal area and cause discomfort?

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:

Is brown discharge normal after bring treated for chlamydia? or does it mean you could be reinfected?

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:

I've had lumpy tender heavy breasts for 6 weeks been my doctors had a period but was far longer than normal ?

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:

What is this watery discharge 5 days after my period?

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:

I've been on yas birth control for years with no issues. the last 2 months my period has been arriving about 5 days before my pill is finished. why?

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:

Why am i feeling pains in the stomach after missing my period?

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:

Hello doctors, my period july started in 14th & this august started in 16th, what is the best day to have intercourse to get pregnant?thank you.

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:

I am pregnant from 3 weeks.but sometimes i feel little bit pain in my utras. is that normal or something serious?

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:

Im using imiquimod ( aldara ) . when i take it, i get the flu symptoms, and pain in body ( as if you have a feve ) is this dangerous ? side effects?

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:

I have very dark brown spotting. my period came last month on the 8th of august. today it's september 2nd. blood flow hasn't occurred yet, pregnancy?

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:

Can menopause cause pap to come back abnormal?

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:

Reddish /pink lump on breast with pus. what is it?

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:

How long can plan b delay a period if taken a few days before expected period?

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:

Is a ectopic pregnancy often mistaken for a cyst?

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:

Got blood results on thursday bcoz dr believe i had a miscarriage 3weeks ago but symptoms are more now including sore tender nipples dark areola?

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:

I am ebfing my 1 year old, can this cause missed and irregular periods?

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:

I missed my bc on march 9&12. i had unprotected sex today, march 16. is it possible that i could get pregnant from missing those two pills?

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:

I had intercourse without a condom during ovulation did the cephalexin cancel out my birth control pills?

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:

What to do if i got my first period yesterday, it stayed over night and its still with me right now!?

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:

I suffer from pcos due to excessive hair growth all over my body. would laser hair removal work?

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:

Can the bacteria megasphaera in the vagina be harmful to my baby during delivery? im about to be due and don't have bacterial vaginosis

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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:

Bottom right molar broke in half about 4 months ago. it didn't hurt at all until recently. is it infected? how will it be fixed? i'm also pregnant

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:

If you are pregnant do you always get implantation bleeding ?

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:

My girl missed her period, she has depression and has been stressed a lot. took a pregnacy test it was negative. was it missed because of depression?

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:

3/10 first hcg 5373, 2nd hcg 12000 and 3/17 26491and i wil be six week's tomorrow. could this be a molor pregnancy? thank you

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:

How do you know if the mirena (levonorgestrel) fell out or came out on its own? i've never had two periods in a row and recently had that happen i'm concerned it.....

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:

Why does mole occurs to me under the vagina during periods it is very painful and uncomfort?my age is 17(female) ..

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:

What foods or supplements can i take to decrease testosterone while ttc? my testosterone level is slightly higher then normal.

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:

I am breastfeeding.i feel cooling in breast especially in breast bones after feeding and it last for 2 hours almost. but not after every feed. why it?

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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