Dr. Michael Brooks
Obstetrics and Gynecology
South Hill, VA
45 years experience male
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Languages spoken
English
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
Don't Panic: Missing pills can be potentially dangerous if you have been sexually active during this period of missed pills so I would recommend the following:
a) ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
Yes: If a PCOs patient ovulates and becomes pregnant(either naturally or thru medication to help her ovulate and she becomes pregnant she will lactate(i.e ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
Unsure: If you are wandering if you are pregnant I would suggest you have a pregnancy test with your physicians office or thru health Tap.You may have miscarr... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
Numerous reasons: The true answer to your inquiry may call for a physical examination as well as some key blood work i.e.pregnancy test,vaginal wet mount exam to rule o... Read More
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A female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
It may be ovulation: It is not uncommon to have a clear discharge from the vagina which actually originates from the cervix.It generally means you are releasing an egg fro... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
See a Gynecologist: It is difficult to assess what this structure is without a physical exam which should not involve the use of a vaginal speculum.I would advise you to ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
No,but possible: HCG levels have helped over the years to distinguish between normal and abnormal pregnancies. A transvaginal ultrasound performed on a patient who has... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
Complication of tub: any woman of reproductive age with pain and bleeding particularly with a history of tubal surgery needs evaluation to rule out an ectopic pregnancy .T... Read More
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
You should be fine: When the placenta covers the internal os we call that situation a placenta previa(it literally means the placenta is presenting before the babies head... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
See your OB physicia: Vaginal discharges during pregnancy can vary from totally benign (due to the abundance of cervical mucous production) or even signs of a malignancy(i.... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
You may be anemic: Depoprovera(DP),particularly if you have been receiving injections for a while,should not lead to you passing out.Headaches can occur while using DP a... Read More
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Brooks is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Brooks is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) ThankYou very much for your answer doctor
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This was very helpful. Thanks! This explains alot!! Thank you!!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Wayne State University School of Medicine, MI
Graduated 1978MD
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