Dr. Christina Sebestyen

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Polyhydramnios: Too much amniotic fluid is called polyhydramnios. It is most commonly caused by gestational diabetes, but can also rarely be caused by a tracheal / es... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

Im on bc pills, ( 6 months) 0.35 mcg of estrogen in pills, so why am i still having night sweats, acne and insomnia? all blood work and thyroid normal

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

BCPs: Most bcps help acne by increasing a protein that binds to testosterone and in effect hides it from the body. You may need a less androgenic Progester... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Does gettin older or stress, cause more clottin during your period? im passing alot. not palm size. but they r huge to me. im a virgin also. mild pain

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Not age or stress : Very heavy menses with clots are usually caused by fibroids or polyps which grow in the uterus, irritating it and causing thickening of the lining tha... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I'm feeling fluttering in my stomach like baby movement. all hpts i've taken were neg. haven't taken any this month. could ineed blood test to confir?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Unlikely: Home pregnancy tests are actually quite accurate. Sometimes bowel gas and movement can feel like fluttering as can mild muscle spasms. If you are tr... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

How long does vaginal chafing take to heal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Less than a week: Usually less than a week. Try a daily sitz bath. Otherwise, try to stay cool and dry. Loose fitting clothes, cotton panties, no pantiliners.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

My right breast hurts when palpating, the pain is mild and their is a small mass, doesn't feel like a lump. what can it be?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Cyst most likely : Given your age, this is likely a breast cyst which can come and go with your cycle. If this does not resolve with your menses, see your doctor.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Iam 25 weeks pregnant and can i have filter coffee daily and i take around a tumbler of it. can i continue this..

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

1 cup is fine: 1 cup of coffee daily is fine. Problems are associated with high volume coffee (5+ cups daily).

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A 39-year-old female asked:

I have an extreme case of razor bumps on my vagina. can you please tell me a treatment or method i can use to get rid of these bumps?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Sitz baths: put 6 inches of warm water in tub and sit until cool. Do this twice a day. Add Epsom salts as desired. Stop shaving and use a trimmer to prevent this ... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Why am i so hungry every month 2 weeks before my cycle started?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Progesterone : It is common to have a greater appetite during the 2 weeks prior to menses because of progesterone. After ovulating, we make Progesterone which can be... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I was on the pill (stediril 30) then switched to microgynon 30. i started the new one after i ended the old one with 7 free days. am i protected ?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Yes: As long as the normal schedule of 3 weeks active pills followed by 1 week off/sugar pills, your contraception should still be effective.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Ive been on gildess 1/20 for a year. im sexually active and have now missed two complete periods. first missed per had a neg preg test..

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Common: when you have been on low-dose contraception for many months, it is very common to have extremely light or absent periods. This is not worrisome becau... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Im on gildess1/20 i had my period last week,lighter than usual,heavier than spotting.im finishing up my first week(of pills) with discharge. normal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Yes normal: On low dose pills such as gildess 1/20, the lining of the uterus becomes thin and menses are lighter than prior to pills. Some women will find after m... Read More

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A female asked:

I had a surgical abortion few months ago. i had my 1st period after like 35 days. for the last 4 periods, my cycle length is too short. is that normal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Depends : Cycle lengths can be between 21-35 days but should be fairly consistent cycle to cycle. If your average cycle length is 22 days, then it might vary fr... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I had a complex cyst on ovary that has disappeared itself...would this cause my period to be heavier with the discharge of tissue?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

No: Complex cysts do not tend to make cycles heavier or make tissue pass. Sometimes a complex cyst can represent endometriosis which can make cycles heav... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Approx 11 weeks pregnant and having occasional slight cramping and this morning i had a very little light brown discharge, is this serious?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Hopefully no: Scant spotting like this is common but should always be evaluated. If you have not had an ultrasound confirming a healthy pregnancy in the uterus, the... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I am trying to conceive. but after my priods , at day 16, i have slight bleeding in my panty liner. is it normal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Could be: This is likely ovulation bleeding, but it is important to have it evaluated as some ovulatory bleeding can result from fibroids or polyps irritating t... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

After how many days of implantation should we take a pregnant test?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

2 weeks: Although blood tests can detect pregnancy sooner, home urine pregnancy tests are most accurate when you are 2 weeks from conception which is when you ... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Every time me and my boyfriend finish having sex i've noticed that my lower abdomen starts to hurt.what could be wrong ? could it be my ovaries ?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Possibly : This could be ovarian cysts but many other things can cause pain with intercourse as well, such as infection, fibroids, endometriosis. You should cal... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I hurt when i pee and i had a hysterectomy 2 weeks ago. plus had sex too?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

See your doctor: It is common to get a urinary tract infection after surgery because a catheter is placed in the bladder during and after surgery. This is the most com... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

How long will it take to conceive after taking depo-provera shot once?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Varies greatly: Some women can take 3-6 months (after first skipped injection) or longer to reestablish regular menses which indicates regular ovulation. Until then, ... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Last period ended. feb 13th, i have sore swollen breats hard under both nipples to touch. to early to take a pregnacy test what else could it be?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Progesterone effect: Although this could be pregnancy, many women get very sore and swollen breasts during pms which occurs in the week prior to a period. Based on your la... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

My periods were very regular 12/16, 1/13 but in february i bled 2/7-2/10. i am now pregnant. unsure what date is lmp. 1/13 or 2/7?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Ultrasound : It is possible that either could be your official LMP although the earlier LMP is probably more likely. A transvaginal ultrasound will allow you to cl... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I had an ultrasound for an ovarian cyst that i have at 4 weeks 4 days pregnant. they didn't see anything baby related yet. should i worry? normal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Normal: A fetus with a heartbeat is not visible on ultrasound until 6 weeks. Do not worry at this point.

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A 46-year-old female asked:

Urine infection took antibiotics 3 days still have abdomial pain and frequent urination lower back pain also had litium level taken?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Call your doctor: You may have a resistant infection or an infection in the kidney. These would require a different antibiotic and longer treatment for resolution. Call... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I had unprotected sex round my ovulation day had the morning aft pill on 4th day which was the 120hrs week lata had bleeding for 2days can i be preg?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Could be...: The sooner the morning after pill is taken after unprotected sex, the more effective it is. Spotting can occur from the effect of the pill or from pre... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I went through a miscarriage on 02/21/14. i've had a normal period since then, but today was the last day of my period and had sharp pinches by ovarie?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Ovulation or cyst: Depending in how long your cycle is and how long you bleed, this could be ovulatory pain or it could be an ovarian cyst / cyst rupture. If you have a... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I have pcos at early stages, had acne problems but now i'm ok, now i'm having hair loss. i don't know how to resolve this problem.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

See your doctor: Hair loss can occur when male-factor hormones are elevated which is more common with pcos. Have your levels checked to see if medication might help.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

If my bp is normally 90/60 and i'm 33 weeks prgnt with twins and at my last two doctor visits it was 127/72 and my right foot keeps swelling and i've gained 11 lbs in 3 weeks poss pre-eclampsia?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Unlikely: Although preeclampsia is more common in twin pregnancies, your current signs and symptoms are not highly suspicious for this. You should have your rig... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I am 26 weeks pregnant and having pain just above belly button what can it be from?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Common: This is most often from the growing uterus stretching the abdominal wall, and is uncomfortable but not worrisome. If you feel a bulge, it could be a h... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Hi, i stated my last period on 21th of feb and end on 23rd of feb and i had unprotected sex on 25,26,27,28,1,2,3and 4 of march. can i be pregnant now?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Absolutely : You had sex on cycle days 5-12. Depending on your cycle length, you could have ovulated during that time. If you have a 28 day cycle or shorter, then ... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

I am 43 with s.l.e. my menstrual cycle is always 28 days.tubes tied.past 4 days dark brown bleeding(now red)mid cycle, should i be worried?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Not yet: Mid cycle bleeding can occur simply because of ovulation, but it can also be a sign of polyps or fibroids of the uterus. Infection is also a possibili... Read More

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A female asked:

Pregnancy signs including swollen,sore,heavy breast with noticeable veins,headaches,nausea,and constant fatigue.6 days late but negative hpt?help

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Take a blood test: Your symptoms could certainly be pregnancy related but could also just reflect high progesterone levels at the end of your cycle. Best to do a blood p... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to use a heating pad on lower back, during any part of pregnancy? txs!

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Yes: If the heating pad does not burn you, it will certainly not burn or harm your baby. The rule is to keep you core body temperature at 99 degrees or les... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

My pap smear say satisfactor for evaluation...negative forintraepithelial lession/malignancy..wat this means?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Normal : This is the standard way that a normal pap smear is reported. It tells you that there are enough cells collected to evaluate the specimen and that the... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I have a condition called cholestasis. it's a liver condition. how long after birth can this last? my baby was born 5 months ago and i still itch

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Not this long: Your cholestasis of pregnancy should be long gone by now. You should see your obgyn to have labs drawn again and if they are still abnormal, please se... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Tips to conceive faster?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Chart: Chart your menses. Use an ovulation predictor kit such as clear blue easy. Have sex every other day around ovulation. (for a 28 day cycle, ovulation i... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

When can you except you first period after laparoscopic surgery for ectopic pregency with tube removal and will it be different painful/longer/shorter?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

About a month: Your first normal menses will be about a month after the surgery. It generally is a bit heavier nd crampier than your normal menses because of the res... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Had pid a year ago. only had 1 sexual partner eversince my husband. cured, but felt d same thing again left pelvic pain. but ob findings is uti.help?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Could really be uti: Utis can cause similar pain. Complete the prescribed antibiotics and follow up with your doctor if not better.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Two periods in one month could i be pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Possible: It can be normal to get 2 menses in one month if one as at the beginning and the other at the end of the month. Some women have 21 day cycles and ther... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

6week pregnant.having sore throat.having varying fever 99.slight brownish vaginaldischarge today.is it safe or anything to worry?please suggest soon.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Likely 2 problems: The fever and sore throat are likely to just be an upper respiratory infection from a virus, like the common cold. Brown discharge though is old bloo... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

No period--sharp pain r.ovary, going on 6 days of pelvic cramping constant. tubal ligation 9mo ago...neg. preg test, but maybe too early--tubal preg?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Probably not: Urine pregnancy tests are very sensitive and it is unlikely that you have a tubal pregnancy - although this depends on how late you are for your mense... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Can herpes turn into chlamydia if untreated?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

No: Chlamydia and herpes are two totally different infections. Stds do tend to occur together though because the high risk behavior that causes exposures ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

5 days late on period stopped taking birth control in dec got my period reg next two times took two test both neg could i be pregnant

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Possibly: Periods can be irregular in the first couple of months after coming off of bcps. Ovulation can occur later than normal which causes the cycle to come ... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

My ivf done my hcg level is 50 i'm pregnant or not?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Pregnant: Hcg is human chorionic gonadotropin. It is only made during pregnancy. Your level is very low and should be followed to ensure that it is increasing a... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Last period 8/31. possible mini period 9/13 or a cut or irritation from intercourse. now school glue cm. could i still be pregnant?

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Too early to tell: Most women have 26-30 day cycles so you are only cycle day 23 today. The mid cycle spotting on September 13th was probably related to ovulation. You ... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I just got nexplanon inserted today how soon does it start working?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

About 1 month: In general, when starting any new hormonal contraceptive it is best to use condoms for the first month. After that, condoms should not be necessary, b... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I already had my period but i still have back pains nd mild cramps what can it be ? i do have a dermiod cyst on my right bt cramps are in my left ???

Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience

Pelvic pain : Depending on what cycle day you are, this could be ovulatory pain. Other causes of pelvic pain include endometriosis, ovarian cysts/rupture, or bowel ... Read More

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