Dr. Richard Wallner

Gynecology 43 years experience

A cancer screen: A pap smear is a screening test used to detect cervical cancer and precancer.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

My last period was only 1 day and now 15 days later i have cramps light bleeding also had cramps almost 2 weeks now no bleeding my periods are usually?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Abnormal cycle: You most likely did not ovulate last cycle and are now shedding your lining irregularly. Stress, among other things, can cause lack of ovulation and ... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Why do my ovaries hurt after running?

Gynecology 43 years experience

It may not be ovary.: Any motion of your extremities can aggravate pelvic disease, but your problem could be your abdominal wall. See your doctor.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

What. is the incubation period for genital herpes?

Gynecology 43 years experience

4-10 days: A primary or new infection will show up in about one week and take several weeks to resolve. Many new cases are from hsv1 as a result of oral sex.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Had sex during period and my period stopped. had sex few days later he came inside n now white discharge ? could i be pregnant?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Maybe: You could be, but the events you described would likely be unrelated.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have cramps, brown and white discharge before my period. i also had diarrhea. im a virgin. what is wrong?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Likely nothing, but.: Likely nothing, but an exam would be helpful. The brown is likely old blood, and the diarrhea is likely from the same body chemical which causes cram... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Why do i have light bleeding during sex and heavy bleeding the day after sex?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Cervical or uterine.: Cervical or uterine problem such as an infection. See your doctor asap.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

How to reduce pain around the anus ares during menstruation?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Referred pain?: Referred pain from menses is not uncommon, but not often to anus. Soaking and taking nsaids will help, but see your dr to rule out other causes.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Gassy enlarged uterus no fibroid no bleeding just started having irregular period.

Gynecology 43 years experience

Bloating: Bloating is from bowel dysfunction and may be related to your cycle, but also may represent digestive issues or pelvic problems. Try some gasx and se... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Can flu cause pregnancy symptoms such as very early period brown period light start, red now, currently estimated 12 dpo, period due 3-5th, have cold?

Gynecology 43 years experience

See detailed answer: Fatigue and nausea are symptoms of early pregnancy, but the flu is much more severe with high fever and subsequent cough. The bleeding likely represe... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

My period is heavy very painful and not normal for me. i wake at night doubled in pain, blood bright red with dark clots. this is 2nd period 2 weeks?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Take pregnancy test: If it is negative it will make a miscarriage or tubal pregnancy less likely. An abnormal cycle or problem with your uterus or cervix needs to be rul... Read More

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A female asked:

Delayed my period by a week then ran out of hormonal pills so had 7 days or more without pills, have started again as usual with new pack, protected?

Gynecology 43 years experience

No: First week of new pack is critical! use condoms for several weeks.

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Hi.i am 25 and didn't had periods since last 2 months. i had the same problem last year in same days for 3 months. after that my periods were normal.?

Gynecology 43 years experience

See detailed answer: Although this is likely related to stress or other normal menstrual variation, you should be tested for pregnancy if sexually active, and other condi... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I am a virgin and i can't even get my finger up my vagina. it feels like its blocked by a bone. what should i do?

Gynecology 43 years experience

See detailed answer: It is likely you are feeling your pubic bone . You should visit a gynecologist and get anatomical instruction, made possible with a mirror. Vaccina... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Wasn't expecting a period because of my mirena (levonorgestrel) removal made them irregular first period in 3 months unprotected sex is it possible i'm pregnant?

Gynecology 43 years experience

You bet: Mirena (levonorgestrel) does not impair ovulation, which may result in pregnancy soon after it's removal.

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A 52-year-old female asked:

How to treat polycystic ovarian smydrom?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Birth control pills.: ....And weight loss. Tests to rule out metabolic syndrome(diabetes etc.) may be needed.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Is endometrial cyst and endometriotic cyst the same?

Gynecology 43 years experience

No: Cystic changes can occur in your endometrial(uterine)lining, but an endometriotic cyst arises from endometriosis of the ovary.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Vaginal itch n burning can i use vagisil wipes only or do i need a treatment?

Gynecology 43 years experience

3 main causes: Vaginal itching or burning can be caused by yeast, trichamonas, and chemical irritation (soaps etc). Initial treatment is 1% Hydrocortisone cream fo... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

My menstral cycle started 2 weeks early.. could the pain i've been having in my tailbone the last few months be related?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Not likely: You most likely have had an abnormal cycle, but infection and pregnancy should be ruled out. Pain from pelvic problems may be referred to the lower b... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Sir, can i get pregnant by sperm fingering(with lot of fresh sperm) on fertile days?how the chances of pregnancy? 50-50?

Gynecology 43 years experience

No idea..: ...The odds, but semen deposited near vaginal opening can result in pregnancy.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Iron iii hydroxide polymaltose complex + folic acid can help for me to get pregnant? this is what my doctor prescribed.

Gynecology 43 years experience

No. : You take iron for anemia and Folic Acid helps prevent birth defects if taken before conception.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I had my tubes tied. i am late for my period. having stomach pain and back not like period cramp. dizzy when stand up . home pregnancy test negative.

Gynecology 43 years experience

Dizziness and pain..: ...Must be evaluated asap to rule out a bleeding ovarian cyst or a tubal pregnancy(tests can be wrong at home).

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Im 25/virgin.my periods is due by 2weeks now.i have watery white discharge for 10 days and for 2 days i feel gaseous in my lowe right abdomen.whats it?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Ovulation: Prior to ovulation your discharge will be watery and usually clear.. After ovulation you may experience mild pain and bloating. Call your doctor for... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

My lmp 1/23. positive hpt 3/11. hcg 75 on 3/12, 95 on 3/17, and 45 on 3/19. passed some tissue, light cramps. hcg of 85 on 3/29. whats happening?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Not normal: Biggest concern is continued growth of tissue in tube or uterus. Need OB follow up. Could also be incorrect lab result. See dr as appointed.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Light spotting and brown chunks lasting week after unprotected sex(3/5) lmp2/19. 2 neg hpt, many symptoms, doctors say i'm not preg, i feel like i am?

Gynecology 43 years experience

You could be....: ....And should repeat a test next week.. Your bleeding could be from some other problem such as infection.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

After two weeks of intercouse i am experiencing minor uretha itching and sometimes around the anus! very mild itching though i would say a itch 2-4 t?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Allergy?: You may be allergic to condoms(latex) or some other substance such as lubricant or cleansing product. You may use 1% Hydrocortisone cream on the area... Read More

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A 48-year-old male asked:

My wife had an abortion about two months ago. since then the two mensural period she had had always been rushing more than normal befohre the abortion?

Gynecology 43 years experience

If preg test...: .Negative it is likely shedding of extra tissue from the uterine lining from pregnancy. An infection might also be the cause, check with her gyn.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Had sex today27 of my cycle, i have 32-33 cycle, could i be pregnant?i stop 3 mons. ago on my bc pill, glad i had this regular period now, since 1st mon.

Gynecology 43 years experience

Unlikely..: ...That you conceived because with a 32 day cycle you would ovulate about day 18 and are fertile for 24 hours around that time.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr noticed visible white leisons on cervix during pap and i bled from pelvic exam. pap results came back normal with no stds. why do i have leison?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Several possible...: ....Things are likely causes such as hpv, dysphasia(even with a normal pap), or nabothian cysts. See an md that can give you a diagnosis.

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A 40-year-old female asked:

Hi i've not had period for two months and have taken a cheap pregnancy test which says negative?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Likely an abnormal..: ....Cycle. Infection or uterine problem also possible.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Can you get a vaginal infection from a selective nerve root block? from maybe the steroids ?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Steroids,....: ...May alter immune status and enable yeast infection, but generally blocks have no effect.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

If i've have repeatedly std's in the past (none now), + for hsv2 now, & ectopic a year ago, can i still concieve? if so why haven't i and been trying?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Need evaluation: 90% of all fertility problems are related to ovulation, sperm count, or tubal factors. These need to be evaluated. You are at increased risk for ano... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I have had chronic nausea for 15 yrs. drs can't figure out wats causing it. i've had a full hystorectomy and am now seeing a gi what could b causing this?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Many things....: ..., but in your age group, gallbladder disease, including dyskinesia , comes to mind, along with gastritis or inflammatory bowel disease. A GI eval... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

I had my tubes tied and developed aknot. can the doctor still beresponsible for tht bc i toldthemabout it wen iwent bk for my checkup. this was4yrsago?

Gynecology 43 years experience

See details: If you have a lump at the incision site it could be a hernia or scar tissue. This lump or knot as you called it, should not make your tubal less effe... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

In perimenopause, given bio-identical proges/estro cream, been on for 3 wks, feel much better! before unex. nausea/diarrhea/heartburn. now gone. why?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Unrelated?: These symptoms are likely unrelated to your therapy, but gall bladder disease can be aggravated by hormones.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

What are the contraindications for taking oral birth control (for acne) while having the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud (for more effective birth control)?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Do not know...: There are likely no studies to depend on when addressing your question. Although Mirena (levonorgestrel) releases very little hormone, it's contribut... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

What are the symptoms of uterus infection?

Gynecology 43 years experience

See details: Mild to moderate infections may cause cramps, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain , and painful intercourse. More severe infections may cause fever, sever... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

I have a pain in my right side, not sure if its near my ovaries but it's not comfortable? i am sexually active

Gynecology 43 years experience

Many things: Your fallopian tubes, ovaries, appendix, and ureters reside in the right side of your pelvis. Abdominal wall muscles may also cause pain. See your d... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Atleast a month late for period tender nipples 4 negative pregnancy tests what s going on ?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Abnormal cycle: It is likely you did not ovulate this month and therefore have not had a period. Estrogen symptoms, such as tender nipples, are common in times of ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Is it normal for my period to last 7 weeks and not stop so far i take the birthcontrol depo?

Gynecology 43 years experience

No: Depo is commonly associated with abnormal bleeding, but pregnancy and infection need to be ruled out by your doctor.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

My period is a day late and is very light possible pregnancy?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Yes,take a test: Menstrual periods may vary in frequency and duration, but pregnancy is always a consideration.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

If i have hsv2, partner doesn't, lost twins and right tube due to ectopic & now i'm 6/7 days late. can i still conceive and could i be pregnant now?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Yes: Your period is late and you need to do pregnancy test today as you are at risk for a left tubal pregnancy. You may have a normal intrauterine pregna... Read More

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A female asked:

Boyfriend and i were both naked and did mutual masturbation, we did not have actual intercourse. 5 days later, my period came. chances of pregnancy?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Possible,but unlikey: If semen is deposited near the vaginal opening pregnancy can occur. The fact you had a period makes pregnancy unlikely. You can always do a home te... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Why do i suddenly have a 2 week period when usualy it's only 6 days? i have that for the first time

Gynecology 43 years experience

See detailed answer: Abnormal periods can occur occasionally, but you should be certain that you are not experiencing an abnormal pregnancy, an infection, or some other co... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Had a period the 1 oct then the 26 oct then the 26 nov then the 21 dec could u advice me what date my next period should be due many thanks?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Cycle length varies: Cycle length may vary between 21 to 35 days. This may be normal or a product of even mild stress.

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A 38-year-old female asked:

After i finished nursing in my pelvic area i feel swollen and sore, and it hurts to have sex. what could it be?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Vaginal thinning: Breast feeding woman produce variable amounts of estrogen; low levels leading to vaginal thinning and pain. Others issues such as infection or birth ... Read More

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A 44-year-old female asked:

I m 44, having 4 kids, 22--20--18--15. having dub for 2 years . today soft tissue a bit bigger is passed along menstrual bleed, i m worried what it is?

Gynecology 43 years experience

See detailed answer: Likely you passed a intact part of your uterine lining called a decidual cast. Other possibilities are menstrual variation, abnormal pregnancy(do a t... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Hi i'm 19 yrs old & a virgin. my boyfriend fingered me the other night. ever since then, i've been nauseous. this has happened before and the nausea lasts a few days. why does this happen?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Unsure: Sexual stimulation may cause uterine cramping and some secondary mild intestinal response, but this might be related to other factors including medica... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Had sex on september 7th but then had period on 9th! had sex after period aswell, now i'm pregnant, could i have conceived on september 7th?

Gynecology 43 years experience

Unlikely: Some women ovulate on day 7 of their cycle, and if sperm can live 5 days, it is possible, but unlikely. (day 1 of your cycle is the first day of you... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I am on implanon i am heavy bleeding now a lot i had unprotected sex 4 times weeks ago. i feel pregnant i have if the symptoms. my stomach is heavy?

Gynecology 43 years experience

See your doctor: Abnormal pregnancy or infection are definite possibilities here. See your doctor today.

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