Dr. David Adler
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Loxahatchee, FL
31 years experience male
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Comprehensive OB-GYN of the Palm Beaches
Loxahatchee, FL
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David Adler, DO, FACOG is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland and earned a Master’s in Health Administration. He earned his medical degree with High Honors at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He attended residency in OB-GYN and was recognized as Chief Resident at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. After practicing OB-GYN in New Jersey, he relocated to South Florida, and has cared for patients in Palm Beach for over 12 years. Dr Adler was Department Chair of OB-GYN and participated on the Medical Executive Committee at Palms West Hospital. He is a member of many hospital and surgery center committees. He has lectured extensively on topics in Obstetrics & Gynecology.Considered one of Florida’s leading OB-GYN surgeons, Dr Adler utilizes the daVinci robotic system to perform advanced laparoscopic procedures. He embraces the rapidly changing medical technologies to improve patient care and outcomes. He is recognized as an advanced reconstructive and pelvic support surgeon. He is skilled in doing endometrial ablation, tubal ligation, hysteroscopy, myomectomy and surgery for urinary incontinence.Having delivered over 3500 babies, Dr Adler has the experience to manage both routine and high risk pregnancies. He incorporates the most progressive ultrasound techniques and genetic testing to ensure the best possible pregnancy. He was featured on the Discovery channel TV show, “Make Room For Baby.”Dr Adler always puts his heart, as well as his knowledge and expertise, into caring for his patients. He offers a warm, sensitive approach to women’s health. He lives in Wellington with his wife of 23 years and his two sons. He looks forward to serving the community.
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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 & Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. David Adleranswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Call your Dr: Call your dr now. You might be developing a kidney infection. If so, that can be very severe. Better to be safe than sorry. Feel better and best of he... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
You should be fine: Congratulations, you are pregnant! try not to treat the numbers, there really isn't much you can do about it. While your physician may place you on ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Many reasons: It's difficult to say without a thorough history & physical exam, but check a urine pregnancy test. If that is negative, then this is most likely a ho... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
May be normal: Many women experience abnormal bleeding during the 1st several months after starting an oral contraceptive. Make sure you take your pill at the same t... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Check UPT: Over the counter urine pregnancy tests are inexpensive and very reliable. Check a urine pregnancy test with your 1st morning urine, then you will have... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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You are ok: There is really no wrong way to place nuvarimg inside the vagina. It will work effectively in any position. That being said, if it is uncomfortable, o... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Probably ok: Congratulations, you are pregnant! try not to treat the numbers, there really isn't much you can do about it. While your physician may place you on ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Not from pregnancy: Para ovarian cysts are quite common and are embryonic remnants. They are not caused by pregnancy and are typically not significant. It probably has be... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:

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Full panel: It is important that you have a full std panel done. You should also repeat these tests in several months, because it can take some time to test +. If... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
No: Std's of any type will not delay your period. The most common reason for a late period is pregnancy. You should check a urine pregnancy test. Best of ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Irregular periods: A little difficult to answer without some more information. First, check a urine pregnancy test, that may give you the answer ;) if you are not pregn... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Septic abortion: The definition is septic abortion. This is an unusual, and typically happens with retained products of conception, when not everything passes or is re... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
No, do not attempt: Endometrial ablation permanently destroys the lining of the uterus. It is considered unsafe to get pregnant after this procedure. The risk of placenta... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes, likely normal: Endometrial ablation is a procedure to destroy the lining of the uterus with a goal of decreasing menstrual flow. The procedure causes a normal watery... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Skip placebo pills: Every oral contraceptive has a few pills at the end of the pack that are mostly placebo. Some pill types have 4 days of placebo, some have 7. Either w... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Unlikely, but.....: You can get pregnant immediately after removal of an iud, depending where you are in your cycle. That being said, if you are only 4 days post removal,... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Possibly: 1st, check a urine pregnancy test. If that is positive, see your ob. He will likely test a quant hcg, (blood test). He may repeat that test in 48 hou... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
2 weeks: I recommend no intercourse for two weeks, but if your physician said three, you should follow that instruction. There is no need to wait six weeks. Re... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
That's OK: Endometrial ablation is typically done by using thermal or rf , (radio frequency), to destroy the endometrial lining. Imagine a burn on your skin. At ... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Failed ablation: If you still have heavy menses 6 months after an endometrial ablation, this is considered a failure. It is important to understand that 15% of ablatio... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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No: Your menses has no effect on your d dimer test.
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
It shouldn't. : Clomid (clomiphene) is used to help infertility caused by chronic annovulation. It shouldn't alter your period a whole lot. That being said, typically... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Clomid (clomiphene) and ovulation: Clomid (clomiphene) is taken to induce ovulation in a patient with chronic annovulation. If you are on this, it is probably normal to have some pain m... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
3 losses in a row: Since spontaneous miscarriage is so common, likely 30% of all pregnancies do miscarriage, no investigation is needed unless you have 3 in a row. Shoul... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: You may still get pregnant several days after ovulation. In fact, i recommend that if you are attempting pregnancy, that you have intercourse every o... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. David Adleranswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Clomid (clomiphene) and ovulation: Clomid (clomiphene) is taken to induce ovulation in a patient with chronic annovulation. If you are on this, it is probably normal to have some pain m... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Difficult to say: If your cycles are irregular, it is difficult to predict ovulation. We can retrospectively tell when ovulation occurred by counting back from your men... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
See a GYN ASAP: While it is possible this is a normal pregnancy, there is a high possibility that you may have an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnan... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Probably nothing: From time to time women will complain of an isolated "weird" period. Generally, an evaluation doesn't find anything abnormal. If however, this persist... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Many possibilities: It is certainly not normal to bleed for 16 days, this may lead to significant anemia. Unfortunately, the cause will be determined only after a thoroug... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Pregnancy and BP: During the 1st trimester of pregnancy it is normal for your blood pressure to fall below it's normal levels. Blood pressure then slowly rises through... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Very difficult: There really are only a couple of options. You first need to see an infertility physician. They might due a test to see if you have enough remaining f... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Wait for your period: If you have had a miscarriage, then you should wait until you have at least one period before you try to get pregnant. Hope that helps, good luck!
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A 33-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Unlikely: Baginal Progesterone is unlikely to worsen nausea of pregnancy. Your nausea should start to get better after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Hope you feel bett... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Wait for your period: If you have had a miscarriage, then you should wait until you have at least one period before you try to get pregnant. I don't believe there is any li... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
5 years: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud is fda approved to remain inside the uterus for 5 years. It can be removed and you may have a new one placed at the sa... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Mostly normal: About 1/3 of pregnant women have an increase in headaches, and that is ok. If you have severe headaches that don't go away with tylenol, (acetaminoph... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Biopsy: If your physician hasn't already done an endometrial biopsy or hysteroscopy with d&c, he or she needs to do so. Ultrasound alone can't rule out pre-c... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
A lot going on: You need to see your gyn for an evaluation that should include an endometrial biopsy. If that is normal, there are several options. Oral contraceptive... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Probably normal: Endometrial ablation is typically done by using thermal or rf , (radio frequency), to destroy the endometrial lining. Imagine a burn on your skin. At ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Try 1st AM urine: Typically, by the time you are late for your menses, a urine pregnancy test will show positive if you are pregnant. That being said, they are most acc... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Probably nothing : One episode of break through spotting is nothing to worry about. If this becomes a pattern or you bleed significantly between your periods, then see y... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Very difficult: There really are only a couple of options. You first need to see an infertility physician. They might due a test to see if you have enough remaining f... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
See your OBGYN: If you have been trying to get pregnant for 4 years without success, you and your partner need to seen obgyn for an infertility evaluation. This may i... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Not necessarily : While it is never normal to bleed while pregnant, bleeding doesn't guarantee a miscarriage. Call your OB and have an ultrasound done. Best of luck.
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Very accurate: If done in the 1st trimester and done via transvaginal approach, it is accurate to 5-7 days
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U mean hysteroscopy: I recommend no intercourse for two weeks, but your physican may want you to wait longer, so you should follow his/her instructions. There is no need t... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
DaVinci robot: Davinci robotic surgery is really just a surgeon using extremely technologically advanced surgical equipment. The "robot" doesn't really do surgery, i... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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About $50: It varies by pharmacy, but it should be $50 or less. You can google Plan B and coupon to get a discount. Since Plan B is over the counter, it is unl... Read More
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Many options: Asthma can be very serious during pregnancy. There are many options for both treatment of acute exacerbation, and more importantly prevention of attac... Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I needed a real answer and not just a standard response to a "probably safe" lactation category. I think you did this for me, so thank you!!
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Thanks for your quick reply! My gyn says the bacteria could be under his skin and causing reoccurrence since I only get it when we have sex.
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Thanks so much Dr. Adler. It's very comforting to know....I was worried, but this cough is bugging me. Again, thank you so much!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
hahnemANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Third Place, Florida - Winter
2013
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