Dr. Jennifer Mcdonald
Gynecology
St. Louis, MO
24 years experience female
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Consultants in Women's Healthcare
St. Louis, MO
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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.
Gynecology
Languages spoken
English
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175 Answers
104 Agrees
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Gynecology 24 years experience
Not typical: Cold symptoms and sore back would not be typical pregnancy symptoms.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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See below: You should have a repeat test to ensure the number is going down. It is possible to have retained pregnancy tissue as well. Make sure to follow up as ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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See below: When levels are not rising appropriately (increase of 66% every 48 hours) it usually means that something is going on with pregnancy. Your first set o... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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See below: Each month ovulation is the rupture of a small cyst or follicle (most of the time mature follicles are at least 2-3 cm). Sometimes larger cyst grows a... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Would retest : I would retest one more time. One negative test is good but two are more definitive.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: Usually Plan B induces a period early. If you haven't started you should take a pregnancy test.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Should be checked : Because of its location and pain you should see your obgyn. It might need to be drained or antibiotics.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Common: Group b is strep is a normal bacteria in the vagina for three out of ten women. It is not caused by anything in particular and is not harmful to you u... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Could b: Take a test. It is common for periods to be irregular after stopping birth control but take a test to be sure.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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See below: Since the flu is a virus the only thing that works is time a symptomatic relief of fever and body aches with tylenol, (acetaminophen) rest and hydrati... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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See your ob: Your OB would be a good place to start.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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See below: You should take a multivitamin with frolic acid every day not just during the luteal phase. B6 is safe but not necessarily going to increase pregnancy... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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See your doctor: Many things can cause vaginal discharge. You should be seen by your provider for a culture.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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No: Hydrogen peroxide can cause tissue damage and may make the lesions go away but there is no "cure" for herpes. You always keep a small amount of any vi... Read More
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A member asked:
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See below: If your cycle is 28-30 days you would typically ovulate cycle day 14-16. Sperm can live 4-5 days so intercourse on day 12 could result in pregnancy. ... Read More
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See below: If you are having regular cycles you are probably ovulating.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Antibiotics : Antibiotics can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and cause the spotting. It is also possible to have spotting if you missed any pills... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 24 years experience
See below: I had a ruptured appendix years ago and just had a baby 9 months ago. Just because appendix ruptured doesn't mean you will have scar tissue. If you go... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Less likely: It is possible that your girlfriend's genital outbreak was transmitted from your oral hsv1. Men are lessnlikelybtonhave genital outbreaks because the ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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See below: Sounds like is still pregnancy induced hypertension (pih). The important thing to distinguish it from is pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia usually mandates... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Two lines = pregnant: It doesn't matter whether one line was faint. Two lines are positive.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: If your membranes are ruptured at 32 weeks this could be serious and you need to be evaluated and in the hospital.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
I had sex yesterday 2 times im ovulating today but im not having sex today can i still get pregnant?
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Gynecology 24 years experience
Possible: Sperm can live 4-5 days so having inter course before ovulation can stil result in pregnancy.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Go!: If you are having a heavy day of bleeding you might not be able to have your pap but most std testing is done with cultures and is not affected by you... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Possible: I wouldnt trust it even if he said he didn't ejaculate. If you are not prepared to accept the possibility of pregnancy i would use emergency contracep... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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No: Do not rely on any home made tests. They sell traditional tests even in the dollar store that are reliable. Spend the dollar!
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Shouldn't : While cows milk is usually gotten from cows that have received hormones in their food it should not be in sufficient quantities to increase breast siz... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 24 years experience
Pregnant: Two lines is a positive test. It doesn't matter the darkness of the lines - just that they are there.
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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?: If i understand your question - having intercourse on day 28 of a 30-31 day cycle is way too late. Typically ovulation is 14 days prior to the end of ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Gynecology 24 years experience
Normal: Cycle lengths of 33 days can be very normal. Usually ovulation is about 14 days prior to that so your ovulation would be more like day 18 or 19. It's ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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No: If a test is negative 23 days after a missed period is negative and doesn't matter whether was a dollar store test. The dollar store tests did very we... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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See below: Plan b will usually cause your period to come at a different time. Spermicide has no effect on menstrual cycle length.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Already pregnant: 5 days after would be too soon. Most women will not have a positive urine test until just about the time their period is due - which would be about 4 ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Too early: It is too early to know. If fertilization does occur it takes about a week for the embryo to travel down the tube and implant. The discomfort you are ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Not likely: Sperm generally live about 4-5 days under normal conditions.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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No: Ovulation can cause mild abdominal discomfort for a few days but shouldn't cause light headedness or other illness symptoms. You might just be sick wi... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Depends: A "tilted" uterus is normal in one third of women and does not result in decreased chances of pregnancy. Fibroids can have implications for pregnancy... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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See below: The most common symptoms are urinary frequency, urgency and burning with urination. Not everyone has all of these symptoms.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Probably not: Inter course that far after ovulation does not usually result in pregnancy.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Take a test : Is a possibility if her period is late. The only way to be sure is to take a rest.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Too early: Is too early to know. You really should see your provider to discuss birth control or use condoms.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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See below: Typically you would miss the next period - about 2 weeks after ovulation.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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It's fine: You can continue to use your face cream. The only ones you really need to stay away from are the stronger acne washes.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Normal: Constipation is extremely common in the first trimester. High levels of Progesterone slow the bowel down and lead to constipation. Also water intake i... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Normal: It is highly normal for a 13 year old to have irregular periods in regards to timing and their length. Cancer in this age group exceedingly rare.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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No but see your doc: Enalapril is a blood pressure medicine known as an ace inhibitor. While it usually does great to lower blood pressure it is not safe to take in pregna... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 24 years experience
Depends : It depends on how long your cycles are. Usually you will ovulate about 14 days prior to the start of your period. This would be day 14 for a 28 day cy... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 24 years experience
See below: If your second shot was given on time no more than 13 weeks after the first one pregnancy chances are very low. If you are late for your shot there is... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 24 years experience
Less likely: Intercourse prior to ovulation gets you the best chances. Sperm can live 4-5 days but the egg only 24 ish so two days after ovulation chances dramatic... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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See your doctor: You might want to see your doctor to make sure you don't have a urinary tract infection.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Mcdonald is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Mcdonald is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Nov 26, 2015
I am grateful for this doctor this Thanksgiving!
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thank you, I always felt bad and uncomfortable, now I can sleep comfy and not worry I'm causing it. Thank You very much for answering me!
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Thank you for responding back. My doctor had me terrified that there could be something wrong. I feel better now...just waiting on the Materni21 test results.
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Thank you. I was really frightened. I know birth control has a 99.7% success rate. I just wanted to make sure. I appreciate your answer.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
MERCY HOSPITAL
Completed 2004
Awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, St. Louis, MO - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, St. Louis, MO - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, First Place, St. Louis, MO - Winter
2013
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