Dr. Alexandra Schmidt
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Boca Raton, FL
21 years experience female
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Boca Raton Ob/Gyn Specialists
Boca Raton, FL
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
20 Answers
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alexandra Schmidtanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Clomid (clomiphene) Common: Couples are starting later and later in life to conceive. So Clomid (clomiphene) use is becoming more and more common. I have yet to deliver an unhe... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Vaginal delivery: Vaginal delivery is the most natural way to deliver. However some women have complications or indications where a cesarean may be the safest method o... Read More
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A member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Days 14-16 of cycle: Most women ovualte on days 14-16 of their cycle. Over the counter ovulation kits are availble for purchase at local grocery and pharmacy. These kits... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Take every pill: I believe you answered your own question. Missing birth control pills can cause abnormal bleeding as well as increase your risk for pregnancy.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Aches and Pains: Ahhh the aches and pains of pregnancy. Your baby is fine. Especially if you are feeling the baby move. 22 weeks can be the most painful time of pre... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Not after 34 weeks: Betamethasone should not be given after 34 weeks of pregnancy.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
No date: In medicine a miscarriage isn't generally dated. As physician we don't look at the date in which it occurred but rather how many a patient has experi... Read More
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A member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Hot compresses: Hot compresses can help. It could be an infected hair follicle or gland. If the area enlarges or spreads. Make an appointment with your doctor.
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A female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Not Pregnant: You are most likely not pregnant. You had triple protection by using all three preventative methods.
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Bleeding: The most common symptom of miscarriage is bleeding and/or cramping. Loss of breat fullness and tenderness is not usually an associated symptom of mis... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Length varies: Women have different lengths of menstruation. Sometimes stress, weight, excercise, oral contraception and many more triggers may affect how much, for... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Measure endometrium: Most ob/gyns prefer to order a pelvic ultrasound shortly after a menstrual period so that the lining of the uterus also known as the endometrium has j... Read More
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A member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Warm compresses: Applying moist warm compresses to the area may help bring the ingrown hair to the surface.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Health changes: Any changes to your routine or health may alter a menstrual cycle. Sometimes stress or a new thyroid condition may change your bleeding pattern. Int... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Fibroid pregnancy: If the uterine cavity shape is not affected by the fibroid your pregnancy should be unaffected. That can be determine with imaging ordered by your ph... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Fetal demise: Some people do have a fetal demise with no symptoms. Then if no bleeding or cramping occurs a D&C is generally needed to help complete the miscarriag... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Pill can regulate: You may want to consider oral contraception, birth control. The pills will help to regulate your cycle and will prevent any future cysts from forming... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Ovualtion kits: Over the counter ovualtion kits at the local grocery and pharmacy can help you determine ovulation.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Another BHCG: The best way to know what is going on with the pregnancy it to have another bhcg level drawn. The number should double every 48 hours. If it is stay... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
6 weeks: It is actually a cervix that opens and closes during a miscarriage. The uterus gets enlarged in pregnancy and has to return to normal size after a mi... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Jun 12, 2014
Dr. Schmidt is amazing--I send all of my patients to her!
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Schmidt is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Schmidt is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you very much! Your response is appreciated! I have booked appointment with obgyn as well just to be sure
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks so much! Feel relieved! Baby is fine, moving a lot! :)
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduated 2007MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Graduated 2002MD
Residency
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
Awards
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Second Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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