Dr. Frederica Lofquist
Obstetrics and Gynecology
San Francisco, CA
female
Locations
Office
San Francisco, CA
Insurances accepted
Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
BlueShield
Brown & Toland
Health Net
UnitedHealthcare
Office
San Francisco, CA
Office
san francisco, CA
About
Bio
<h4>Frederica was born outside Boston, but grew up in the Bay Area. Her diverse interests include sailing on the Bay, local agricultural and conservation efforts, and competitive dressage riding with her two horses. She has worked extensively as a teacher and care provider in underserved areas, including Central and South America, India, and Asia. In addition to her faculty appointment at UCSF, she has taught integrative medicine as a founding faculty member in the doctoral program at the College for Traditional Medicine in San Francisco. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her adult daughter who also lives in the Bay Area.</h4>
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy: The only way ejaculation would affect the timing of your partner's menstrual cycle is if it caused a pregnancy.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: In general birth control pills do not cause either weight loss or weight gain. However, a small number of women may experience weight changes when th... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Muscle contractions: Orgasm involves contraction of the muscles of the vagina, but sometimes also of the wall of the uterus. In some women this can feel like mild crampin... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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No: There are many symptoms associated with pregnancy, and some are more common than others. The number and severity of symptoms can be quite different b... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Get it checked: These symptoms may be related to the pressure of your growing fetus on your bladder, but it is important to make sure that you do not have a urinary t... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Ovulation: If your menstrual cycle is around 28 days, ovulation occurs about 14 days from the beginning of your cycle (about now). Around ovulation, most women ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Several things: While it is most likely that this is what we call an anovulatory cycle (skipped ovulation causing irregular bleeding), it is very important to make su... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Early: Generally, HIV is tested with the first prenatal labs ordered in pregnancy. Depending on when the woman is seen, this is usually in the first trimest... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Hormone testing: Most women have one breast that is a little larger than the other, but in some women the size difference is more dramatic. If the pain is not related... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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It varies: It is comon to have some spotting after plan b, and sometimes the timing of the next period is irregular. You should have your period within an month... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: Ectopic pregnancy is generally because of damage to the fallopian tubes themselves. Fibroids may affect the shape and size of the uterus and the uter... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Your man is lucky: Not all pregnant women do want to have more sex, and their desire can be different depending on the time of pregnancy and the other symptoms they are ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Probably normal: Are you on birth control pills?
The amount of bleeding with periods can change over time, and sometimes gets much lighter. However, often on birth c... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Several things: How long have you had these?
Brown skin spots are very common and can be anything from freckles to skin tags to age and sun-related skin changes. Ra... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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No: There are many factors which can increase the risk of uterine cancer, such as family history, obesity, certain types of hormone therapy and other medi... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Many women have painful periods, and like many things, we can take after our mother and sisters in this.
Often low dose birth contol pills can help m... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is probably the most effective medication for cramps, but it works best if you take it either before, or when the cramps first begin.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Your cervix: This type of pain is generally related to pressure on the cervix and ligaments of the uterus suring sex. You probably notice that it is worse in cert... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lofquist is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lofquist is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you! I told him the samething and because I'm not a doctor he believed I wasn't correct.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Stanford University School of Medicine
Graduated 1987MD
Medical/Graduate school
Harvard University
Graduated 1982MD
Medical/Graduate school
Stanford University
MD
Residency
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Residency
Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center
Awards
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Second Place, San Francisco, CA - Winter
2013
HealthTap Doctor Mom
Affiliations
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
San Francisco Gynecological Society
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