Dr. Rodney Francis

A 26-year-old female asked:

Had miscarriage 4 months ago, is it safe to try again? will anything be wrong with my baby if i try again and succeed?? heath wise or anything? thanks

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Yes: Yes, and you are no more likely to miscarry than if you never had. Just be sure to stay on your Folic acid and/or prenatal vitamins.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I came on 3 daya early but the blood was brown with a little red iv feel sick and can smell somthing horrid i am ttc. my boobs are huge am i pregnant?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Probably not: Probably did not ovulate, but check carefully for an old tampon stuck up there as a source of the odor.

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A 41-year-old female asked:

I have been wake up sick in the moring and my brest are sore but i have not miss my moth thing yet but i am fix i have been for 15 year can i get preg?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Yes: It is possible. You should do a pregnancy test, and then see a gynecologist.

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A 42-year-old male asked:

Just returned from hospital for allergic reaction to bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) (antibiotic) blood and urine tests fine.i was given multiple antibiotics by iv while there.at the end of my last urination there was blood?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Probably benign: The blood should not be from the antibiotics, but from the urinary infection. Urine and blood tests should be done, including blood clotting studies a... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Sorry meant to say 32yr old f tubes tied 7 years ago then removed 2 years ago, can't stay wet during intercourse, could the surg play a part in this?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Shouldn't: Only if the ovaries were removed as well. Don't be ashamed to use a personal lubricant, it can really help, as drynes is uncomfortable and can cause y... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Missed periods, last menses mar 7th 14, and todays ultra sound showed ovulation, is it possible to ovulate without menses? normly im on 28 days cycle

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Yes: You can skip a period if you did not ovulate last month.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Can implantation bleeding happen one month after intercourse?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

No: But other bleeding can occur.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I asked a question i don't know how it woll reply but if he sees it the drug she was takin was oxycodone she is worried will b found in placenta after birth?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Yes: It will show in blood, tissue or urine if it is tested for. They usually detect it by testing the baby's urine if they are suspicious.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Hit my head very hard on friday and today there is still a little painful bump in that area is it dangerous?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Probably not: If you are fully conscious and have no neurological symptoms you are likeely ok. If there is any question, get it checked out.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I have been spotting for 5 weeks. not pregnant! i always have a regular cycle. spotting mixed with clots and brown discharge. what could be the cause?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Anovulatory cycle: You probably skipped an ovulation and you uterine lining is not maturing nor shedding.

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A 38-year-old female asked:

Had an ablation but am now pregnant. is this as dangerous as it seems from online posts?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Possibly not: It depends on how much tissue remains, an ultrasound asap is helpful.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I just tested for pregnancy. it was positive but i've been spotting on and off for 6 days. slight cramps no extreme pain. will the baby be okay?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Maybe: It could go either way. You will need an ultrasound and/or serial ultrasounds to determine if the pregnancy. In general, bleeding does not increase th... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Does iud progesterone make you bloated, have headaches, and sleepy?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Usually not: But in occaisional patients it can.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

My periods always last for 2- 3 days and flow is low even. is that a problem..?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

No: A short light period is normal for some people.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Sharp as well as achy pains in my vaginal area, actually inside, and outside in my pelvic region, as well as my clit is protruding out what could it be?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Trauma or infection: You should see a physician, this could be from trauma, tight clothing or excessive stimulation. Although not typical, a yeast infection is possible.

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A 22-year-old male asked:

My mother very frequently gets hot flushes really bad due to menopause.is there something really good that can help? doc put her on estrofem but she has history of blood clots so i had her not take it

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Try effexor (venlafaxine): Some people have had moderate benefit with an ssri drug called effexor (venlafaxine). The over the counter herbs and such probably will not help, alth... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I think i may have adult add/adhd. i have all the symptoms listed on http://helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_adult_symptoms.htm including anxiety. if i take ritalin, (methylphenidate) is it ok to use benzos for anxiety?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Yes: Yes, but beware, 1/3 of all patients placed on benzos become addicted to them.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I have green discharge but no itching, burning, or smell. i am sexually active. what could this be? i'm scared it might be bad.

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

It is hard to say: It is hard to say, often, this is a normal finding and not necessarily an std. But it could be trichomonas or a bacterial imbalance. It is really impo... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I have uti & yi. recently had oral thrush & still think i do. dr. gave diflucan 150mg for 1 day to take for yi, but read bad things about it. & cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500mg twice daily/3 days for uti. are they safe?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

Yes: Both are safe and there is no adverse interaction.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

M 25, missed my period this month plus from last month onwards m getting a pain just above my hip bones it doesn't hurt always.and m not pregnant?

Dr. Rodney Francisanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience

It may not be relate: You could have an ovarian cyst, but there may be no connection with your lack of periods or the pain. Sorry but you need to see a Doctor, have an ultr... Read More

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