Dr. Ron Wright
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jeffersonville, IN
24 years experience male
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Jeffersonville, IN
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Bluegrass Family Health, Inc
Aetna Life Insurance Company
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Board-certified in Ob/Gyn. Private practice in Louisville, KY area. Interests iclude high-risk obstetrics, laparoscopy, irregular bleeding, and midwifery.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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140 Answers
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ron Wrightanswered
24 years experience
Be gentle: The depo shot isn't causing bleeding, but if you are being too vigorous or you are not using lubrication, bleeding may occur due to vaginal abrasion. ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Ovulation?: You could be having pain from a cyt developing on your ovary as part of normal ovulation. There are other possible causes as well. If the pain doesn... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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GI probem: This does not sound like a gynecologic issue. Either make an appt with a gastroenterologist (intestinal tract doctor) or call your primary care docto... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
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Get it checked: Discharge can be related to infection or possibly even related to your prior sling or ablation surgery. See your gyn for exam, evaluation, and treatm... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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No: Latex based and low voc paint is safe to be around. Avoid oil-based paints and solvents. But even around the "safe" paints, you should keep the room ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Make an ob appt: These could be anything, from blocked glands in the skin, to a vaginal infection. See your OB and they can o an exam and recommend any needed treatme... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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See your gyn: Pain is an indicator that something is not normal and if it doesnt go away completely with or without otc pain meds after 2-3 days, you should see a d... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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It's complicated: There are so many factors involved in this issue. Physical, psychological, environmental, and developmental issues all play into sexuality. A good p... Read More
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A male asked:
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Need more info: Not quite sure what you mean by "pap smear class" and "twice in a row". Please explain further so i can hopefully help.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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New pill time???: Although you may faithfully take your pill, a fair number of women will have breakthrough bleeding after being on pills even for a long time. See yo... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Could be: Check a pregnancy test to see if it is positive. Some can tell you that you're pregnant almost a week before your first missed period.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Clearance of this medication is done by the liver and is dose- and liver function-dependent. Basically, if you took 200mg, it is gone in 2 hrs, 400mg... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Not usually: Spotting typically indicated that your ovaries are not ovulating (releasing an egg) normally. Unless you ovulate, you can't get pregnant. If you jus... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Sounds like it: Did you skip a period at all? Did you check a preg test? If your test os negative then this is likely your period. Keep trying and don't forget you... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Try otc first: Try an over the counter med like Monistat or Mycelex (clotrimazole) first. If it doesnt improve, call your doctor and they might prescribe single-dos... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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No need to worry: Check a preg test. If it is neg, the brown discharge may just be a late period. If it is positive or if this is a recurring issue, see your gynecolo... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Could be: Depending on if you have had unprotected sex and if you are of reproductive age, you certainly could be pregnant. Check a preg test and see your ob/g... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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See your gyn: You may have scarring, infection, or re-closure of the hymen. See your gyn for examination and treatment options.
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A female asked:
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Losing weight helps: Besides some of the general health benefits of wt loss, this may directly affect your fertility. Excess wt carries excess hormones that can interfere... Read More
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A member asked:
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Unikely: If your pregnancy test is negative, you are not pregnant. To confirm this, you can have a blood preg hormone test done. Either way, you should have ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Depends: This is a frustrating point for patient and doctor both. Without having a repeat ultrasound and repeat beta HCG (pregnancy hormone) level in 48 or mo... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Call your er: Your local er can probably tell you about any free or low-cost medical care available in your area. It def sounds like your condition requires medica... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: It's pretty early to know about pregnancy, but discharge is not an indicator at all for pregnancy. If the discharge concerns you, see a gyn for eval.... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Birth control?: If you are on some form of hormonal birth control, this may be a normal side effect. If you are not, then you should call your gyn for consultation ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Not sure: You could be describing your hymen, but i'mnot sure. Make an appt with a gynecologist for eval and explanation.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Wait: It takes some persons 2-3 mos to ovulate again after the hormones of a "chemical pregnancy" return to negative. See your gyn if after 3 mos you haven... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: There are many possible causes, depending on your age. But in general, you will need further eval by your gyn, which may include labs and other tests ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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After effects: Your hormones are decreasing but the breast tissue that they stimulated hasnt quite calmed down yet. Try Ibuprofen for discomfort but see a doctor if... Read More
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A female asked:
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Unsure: This may be an infection or other irritation. See your gyn for evaluation and possible biopsy of the areas.
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A female asked:
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Check a preg test: It doesnt sound likely that you are pregnant, but a pregnancy test will tell you. If it is negative, then your problem could be anything from ovarian... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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More time: You can try a tight fitting bra and/or ace wrap your breasts. Also, strangely enough, putting raw cabbage leaves in your bra can help too. Make sure... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: There are many possible causes, depending on your age and your recent surgery. But in general, you will need further eval by your gyn, which may inclu... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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See your gyn: This could be a sign of infection or blockage of the normal flow of menstrual blood. See your gyn for an exam and probably an ultrasound.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Yes: A 7 wk pregnant uterus is about the size of a small orange-not very big even in a small-framed pelvis. Changes in your intestinal function are the ca... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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See your gyn: It's possible that you have anovulatory cycles (irregular ovarian function) and maybe even ovarian cysts. See your gyn for discussion, examination, a... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Hard to say: Your bleeding could be an implantation bleed, which can happen very early in pregnancy. It also could be for other reasons, so check a preg test and... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Vaginosis doesn't cause bumps, so itcould be an infection or other irritation. See your gyn again for different treatment and possible biopsy of the ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Don't worry: This couldbe your first period after the miscarriage-which is fine. It also could be from having sex, which can cause uterine contractions ANS subseq... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Get it checked: These bumps could be folliculitis-an inflammation/infection of the hair follicle as it enters the skin. However, there are other problems that could p... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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See the gyn: It could be a cyst, an infection, or a foreign body in the vagina. See your gyn for eval.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: This could be due to a number of different causes, such as ovarian cysts, appendicitis, or even UTI (pain is symptom of some uti's). Call your doctor... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Unprotected sex?: Yes, you could be if you have been having unprotected sex. Check preg test. If it is negative, then you can call your primary care doc to discuss yo... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Don't be SHELLfish!: It is generally accepted as safe to eat 6 oz of seafood a week, although the concentration of heavy metals (like mercury) is different in each item o... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Slimming=less milk: Your breastmilk is not as plentiful bc you're becoming more active and taking in less water and calories. If you want to maintain, increase your wate... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Waiting is hard: Although it's hard to wait, your doctor is evaluating you for possible abdominal or pelvic cancers which can show up even after removal of the uterus,... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Hard to say: Not sure how long ago you came off the pill, but it is possible that you could be pregnant, or that you are experiencing the typical delay that occurs... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Late period???: It might be just a period that lagged behind (which is fine every so often). See if happens again next month. If so, contact your gyn to discuss eva... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: If you are concerned about or trying to get pregnant, see your ob/gyn to have a blood pregnancy test done. From that point, they can help you figure ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Test now: You def could be pregnant. Check a test now and repeat in another wk if it is neg. If it is neg the second time, see you gyn for eval.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Not unusual: It may take 2-3 mos after removal of the implant for normal cycles return. If things arent back to normal by then, call your gyn for an appt.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Wright is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wright is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank u sir me and my wife quite relax after seeing ur msg. Could u please suggest me the diet for the oncoming weeks.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks a lot. It turns out that the bleeding of 2 april is my real period but it is heavier than be4 d myomectomy. Is that normal?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Did a pregnancy test this morning and it was positive thanks anyway.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Louisville School of Medicine, KY
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
UT SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Residency
PARKLAND HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM
Awards
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Second Place, Kentucky - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Kentucky - Summer
2013
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