Dr. Wendy Askew
Obstetrics and Gynecology
San Antonio, TX
26 years experience female
Locations
Dr. Rogers Centers
San Antonio, TX
Phone
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Insurances accepted
Aetna
Dr. Rogers Centers
San Antonio, TX
About
Bio
I have special interest in helping women with hormone balance through all stages of their lives. I am a master-trained daVinci robotic surgeon. And I love working with adolescent patients as well. I offer full spectrum of obstetrical and gynecologic care. I have 2 beautiful and amazing daughters, named Hannah and Sophie, and 1 adorable mutt named Freddy. I love to travel, exercise, read, hike, shop and, of course, spend time with my family and friends.
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
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Hard to say..: Your symptoms are a little concerning. The severe pain can cause sweats and chills. U could have an ovarian cyst that is twisting (torsing) & untwisti... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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May be..: It can take several months after milk dries up for the breasts to become completely quiescent again. You should be seen and have an exam, just to be ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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It depends...: The dr will ask you a lot of questions about the pain you ar having, (which helps to identify the causes), then he/she may do an exam- involving use o... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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No: A hemorrhagic cyst usually resolves spontaneously, and so normal menstrual cycles should resume / or even continue as normal. And with normal menstrua... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: It may relieve the bloating, hopefully that will be the case. It is possible that the fluid in the cyst may reaccumulate. Hopefully not.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Maybe, but...: Xray is not very good at imaging the internal organs of the pelvis. It is better for looking at bony problems (the hip bones for example), so maybe y... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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GI doctor: You may have a gluten-sensitivity or intolerance syndrome. A good gastro-intestinal doctor, or a functional medicine specialist is your best bet on di... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Depends.: If you are having menses every 3 months because you are on birth control - then once you stop the bc, if your menses are monthly/regular, then you can... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Hard to say for sure: Open sores is concerning for a herpes infection, or other std, or possibly skin abscesses. The fishy-smelling discharge is the classical description ... Read More
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A member asked:
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One kidney in baby?: The 2nd trim. Sono doesn't usually look at maternal structures, so i assume you are talking about the baby having only one kidney.You need a referral ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Maybe.: Depends on how much pain you are having, if severe, then yes. You should talk to ur dr about getting on a medication (ocp maybe) to try to prevent rec... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Possible.: Would be very unusual for conception to occur that soon after removal, also - if menses is due on sept 13th, then you should not have been ovulating o... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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PH imbalances: Yeast or BV infections occur when the vaginal ph changes from it's normal slightly acidic range of 4-4.5. Antibiotics, stress, dietary changes, certa... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Can be: Immediately after sometimes soreness can occur. For women and men. Using condoms or spermicides can sometimes irritate the skin, and inadequate lubri... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Common symptoms: Early pregnancy is associated with lots of pelvic cramping. It could be normal; could also indicate an ovarian cyst (like the one where you ovulated ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes: If your cervix is soft, and already dilating your chances of a vaginal delivery are better. Hopefully the induction will go smoothly. Good luck!
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Usually : BV: Most commonly, the ph imbalance resulting in bacterial vaginosis. The interaction of the basic ph of the semen causes a "fishy" amine-like odor follo... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Many things: Could be fibroids, could be an ovarian cyst, could be gastrointesting pains.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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No.: Many things can cause skin discoloration, but that is not a typical sign of herpes.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Many things: You can try gentle exfoliating cleaning with an electic facial cleansing brush, or topical toners and benzoyl peroxide products. You can try to chang... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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No: While there are case reports of ectopic pregnancies occurring in such conditions - it is extremely rare, and not really a significant possibility. Esp... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Either way: Most doctors recommend waiting for 6 weeks after delivery to start estrogen-containing ocps due to the increased risk of blood clotting. You could sta... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Yes, but...: You will be protected from pregnancy during the 7 day break in the contraceptive pills, but there is data showing some cysts and hormone production is... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Medically or surgica: Taking a birth control pill is one simple way to make menses less painful and lighter - they usually do a good job at this, various pain meds (includi... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Get checked: Most likely a bacterial vaginosis infection; but could be a sexually transmitted disease, so best to be seen and examined, and get appropriate treatme... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Removal of cyst wall: Without knowing the specifics of your cyst - typically, in order to prevent a pathologic (abnormal)cyst from recurring, one must have a laparoscopy to... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Cyst, hernia, : The referred pain to the pelvis when sneezing or coughing can exacerbate the pain caused by an ovarian cyst; it can also be caused by a hernia (a smal... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Too late: I honestly think its too late if you are hoping to get taller. You should talk to an endocrinologist about it. You may need some hormone testing abou... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Not yet...: Keep a menstrual calendar of when your periods occur, how long they last, and how heavy, and of any irregular bleeding. If they go back to normal, it... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Topicals: If the Lupron (leuprolide) is causing hormonal disruption that is making you break out, you could try a prescription strength anti-acne wash or lotio... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Sometimes: Having sex, and having orgasms can definitely make one contract. Typically those contractions induced by intercourse are short lived, but if they pers... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Probably not: If you hve not missed any doses of the Depo-Provera it's unlikely. No period on Depo-Provera is usu. B/c of the Depo-Provera (it thins the lining of t... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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A callus.: It is the response of the skin to the constant pressure of the pencil or pen. You can try to minimize it by using a cushioned writing implement, or g... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Many things...: Too many to cover in detail, but includes: fibroids of the uterus, ovarian cysts, (both benign or malignant), gastrointestinal issues can cause the bl... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Anyone can have an eating disorder, - you cannot tell who does or does not by a person's size, or body habitus.
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Community: It's a method for having group prenatal care. It typically would include 10-15 patients (at approx. The same gestational age), who do a (typically) 2 ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Depends on cycles: Women ovulate 14 days before their period starts, that's when the egg is released. If you have very regular period intervals (every 28 or 30d say) the... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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No.: Just like the others said - when you are in a swimming pool - you have a hard time hearing anything from outside the pool!
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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YES!: Poor nutrition, lack of sleep, and sometimes hormonal imbalance (from stress - for example) can contribute to poor memory. Try: phosphatidylserine 300... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
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Probably not: 40 is very young to actually go through menopause. The perimenopause is a period of many years (variable duration) when women experience many symptoms... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Yes,: She may be more comfortable giving details to doctor, and the doctor will hopefuly explain the pros/conse/side effects and risks of birth control. And... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Depends: If there is not a specific cyst or lesion on the ovaries, and they are just 'larger' than normal- it can be due to polycystic ovaries (which tend to b... Read More
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Significant: A menstrual period is the sloughing away of the thickened uterine lining that occurs due to hormonal changes resulting when no conception occurs. Ear... Read More
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For diagnosis: It is also perfomed for diagnosis of unexplained heavy or abnormal vaginal bleeding, especially if precancerous changes or cancer are suspected; or if... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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< 1% naturally: The failure rate of tubal sterilization is about 1%, so it would be very unlikely to conceive after having tubal ligation. It does happen. There is a ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Abnormal bleeding: In between menstrual periods, and especially after sexual intercourse.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Same as before: Losing one fallopian tube shouldn't change your ovulatory pattern. The loss of the tube doesn't affect which ovary ovulates. Age-related hormone chang... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Can take a while: Even a few months after weaning, some women will still be able to express a few drops of milk, or notice small amounts of milk when showering. That i... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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A week or less: The pelvic swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea takes only 3-4 days, blood work for sexually transmitted infections takes about a week. Some vaginal swabs fo... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Not typically: A severe grade pap would typically cause symptoms of bleeding during or after intercourse, and possibly irregular bleeding, but not usually pelvic pai... Read More
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May 30, 2015
Your dedication and commitment to providing quality health consultation on HealthTap is greatly admired and a true benefit to your patients. Keep up the good work.
Aug 26, 2013
Dr. Askew is very informative in her answers on Healthtap. Thorough and accurate as well. Highly recommend.
Aug 20, 2013
Dr. Askew provides thoughtful and intelligent answers. I enjoy reading her answers and learn from them.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I can't afford to see a doctor, and was hoping to put it off till I've saved enough, but thanks so much for replying so promptly! :D
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! How will I no of it is cancer I've had leep done to remove cells last week not had results worried
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, MD
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Completed 2001
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, San Antonio, TX - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, San Antonio, TX - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Texas - Winter
2013
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