Dr. Adrienne Lara
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Oxnard, CA
33 years experience female
Locations
Celebrating Women Center
Oxnard, CA
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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.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Internal Medicine - Obstetric Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adrienne Laraanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes: Studies have shown that the use of antidepressants can cause changes in mentruation. Women who take birth control pills and antidepressants do not se... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Not uncommon.: Great question. It will help many women.
It is quite common to sense decreased libido on bcp's as they downregulate your ovaries, estrogen and other ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes.: Nowadays, all birth control pills are "good". Bcp's have been perfected over the last 60 years and are now able to tout no weight gain, no mood swing... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Not likely.: Whereas gestational diabetes is indeed elevated glucose due to Insulin resistance as is type ii diabetes, we do not see the long term effects with gdm... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
No: The only cause and effect evidenced by medical study that causes a fussy/irritable baby is the effect of drugs like cocaine, heroin and caffeine. Ev... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
No problem: There are many reasons why arousal works to help you to lubricate.
You need to investigate the physical: a physician can help you to find out if you... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes: As long as there have been no complications in the pregnancy such as bleeding, preterm labor, infection, intercourse is okay up until the day she deli... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Normal.: The uterus at 10 weeks is the size of a grapefruit and suspended in the pelvis by ligaments. It is very possible that you have the sensation of the u... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Depends: I have many teens, young ones, on birth control to regulate menses, help to prevent ovarian cysts & to eliminate cramping. Most early teens will start... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Maybe. Probably,: It does seem that you are cycling again given the timing on your last 3 menses. Additionally, the average time to return to regular cycles after stop... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes.: Pooping alot does not change the metabolism of bcp's.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
No.: Iud's are considered mechanical forms of birth control not hormonal. Your change in cycle is hormonal in etiiology(cause). A normal cycle is 28 days... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Not good.: The fact that you are having break through bleeding indicates that you are not ovulating . A woman that is ovulating will have a menses every month. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Anovulation: I am going to presume that if you are on Provera (medroxyprogesterone) and metformin that you have pcos.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome defined as anovu... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
No.: Only a negative pregnancy test means you are not pregnant. But, I am worried by your comments. If you are using bcp irregularly due to difficulty re... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lara is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lara is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I do have thyroid issues I think it's going out of control right now thanks
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Harvard Medical School, MA
Graduated 1990MD
Awards
Most Influential, First Place, Ventura, CA - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Ventura, CA - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Ventura, CA - Winter
2013
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