Dr. Ricardo Estape
Gynecologic Oncology
Miami, FL
32 years experience male
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<table><tbody><tr><td>Dr Estape attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and earned his degree from the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. Dr Estape went on to do his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as his fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Program in Miami, Florida. He then stayed on at the University of Miami as an attending until 2002. He was an Associate Professor in Gynecologic Oncology and became the Director of the Gynecologic Oncology Site Group for the Sylvester Cancer Center at the University of Miami until he went into private practice in South Miami in 2002. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also in Gynecologic Oncology. Dr Estape is a member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical honor Society and many others. He has served as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chief of Robotic Surgery and Chief of the Blood Conservation Program at South Miami Hospital in Miami, Florida.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Gynecologic Oncology
Gynecology
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United States: Florida
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146 Answers
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
No: The hpv virus that can go on to lead cervical cancer can be passed by sex as well as any other type of skin to skin contact. There are still many dr's... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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None: We all wish that we could learn how to manipulate the immune system to battle cancer without chemotherapy but this has been an empty promise so far. T... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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The cancer itself: Ovarian cancer is notorious for growing on the surface of the intestines and causing bowel obstruction. When this happens, it can sometimes be treated... Read More
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A female asked:
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Probably not: Cervical cancer rarely causes pain until it is very advanced. A common symptom is bleeding after intercourse but otherwise it has few symptoms which i... Read More
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A female asked:
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Unlikely: Unfortunately, most ovarian cancers don't have symptoms. If they do, it is usually vague abdominal discomfort, bloating, getting full early. Most ovar... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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It can be: A hysterectomy is a major surgery and pain is expected after surgery. If it was done via an open incision (large incision) then it can be more painful... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Follow-up needed: Ovarian cysts are very common. Every cycle you have a cyst produced where you ovulated from. Most of these cysts resolve without any treatment. Howeve... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Yes: You need to have a genetic screening done by your doctor or a genetic counsellor to decide how high your risk is and if you would benefit from a risk ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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No: Tamoxifen has not been associated with ovarian cancer. However, it has been associated with a 1 in 300 risk of uterine cancer. The benefit of decrease... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
NO: Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix that can be caused by infection or just non-specific inflammation.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Yes: Any chemotherapy, bep (bleomycin, Etoposide and platinum) inclusive, can cause infertility by destroying the ovaries. Most ovaries will stop functioni... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Sometimes bleeding: Cervical cancer rarely causes symptoms until it is very advanced. A common symptom is bleeding after intercourse but otherwise it has few symptoms whi... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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It's Tough: The essentials are a good diet rich in proteins, and some luck. Some chemo therapies really cause profound decreases in the white blood cells and this... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Condoms: The chemotherapy itself will probably turn your ovaries off, either temporarily or permanently, but it is too variable to know for sure. You should no... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Yes: It is not normal to not have periods. If you are taking certain birth control pills, then some can keep you from having periods, but if not, it is not... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Normal: It is normal to have cramps early on in a pregnancy. Many changes happening. If you start bleeding with the cramps then you should see your OB earlier... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Probably not: It is not uncommon to have 1 irregular period, however, it may be a sign of pregnancy, polyps, or other abnormalities. I would recommend first taking ... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Need treatment: Skipped periods are a common problem with conditions that prevent ovulation. The basic problem is that your ovaries do not ovulate normally and theref... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Yes: It is normal to occasionally bleed on bcp's, especially the low dose ones (20 mcg ethinyl esteadiol). However, it usually settles down after 3-4 month... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Yes: This is a great question. Methotrexate has been used both to treat hpv and certain studies have shown women with RA on methtrexate have higher risk of... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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No: The data actually shows that birth control pills can decrease the incidence of ovarian cancer.
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See below: Of course this is not common 6 years out so it has to be worked up. My biggest concern is that the cancer has come back and you need to have an exam a... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Yes: The newer low dose pills can surely cause very light periods. Occasionally, you can even skip periods due to the low dose.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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3 months: A good rule is to wait for at least 3 normal periods before you attempt pregnancy again. This allows for the inner lining of the uterus to get back to... Read More
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A female asked:
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Many: Dysmenorrhea means painful periods. They can be normal with no obvious cause or they can be caused by many things such as: fibroids, polyps, endometri... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: Missing a pill or throwing it up can cause breakthrough bleeding or spotting like you are having. But if you continue taking the pill then the period ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Is it normal to have a clear discharge with no foul odor from my vagina when i have a bowel movement
Dr. Ricardo Estapeanswered
Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Yes, but....: There is a normal mucous discharge that develops in the vagina that can sometimes be pushed out after a bm. However, if this is happening after a vagi... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Yes: It can be passed by any skin to skin contact. The data shows that 80% of us will have hpv during our life. The Gardasil trial showed that 37% of 9 yea... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Probably not: It is very unlikely to have ovarian cancer at 28yo. A negative ultrasound doesn't necessarily rule it out but is a good indicator that the ovaries are... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Yes: There is still some debate about this but there shouldn't be. Even the american college of ob/gyn put out a statement that there are no real indicatio... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Sometimes: Most bacteria that cause BV require the vaginal conditions to grow. Some men can develop urinary infections and rarely skin infections.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Yes: A myomectomy causes scarring and contraction of the uterus that can lead to abnormal bleeding for up to 12 weeks after surgery, especially if some of ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Endometriosis: Unfortunately, these are symptoms of endometriosis. Endometriosis occurs when glandular cells from within the uterus escape out if the uterus and into... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Microscopic look: Grade refers to how cells look under the microscope. If they look like the natural cells in the organ they started from except more crowded they are g... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Maybe: Incontinence can surely lead to chronic irritation of the vulva and can lead to these non-specific dermatitis. It is easier to treat the incontinence ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Use other method: The emergency contraception means exactly that, when you forgot other better methods of contraception. By using it 5 times a month you completely thro... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Yes : Marvelon is a birth control pill with estrogen and Progesterone already in it. Duphaston is just a progesterone. I am not sure why both would be presc... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
No: Irregular periods are common. If you have never had sex and you are not on birth control pills then this is not uncommon. If it continues, see your gy... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
4-6 weeks: Once you have had a medical abortion, it takes a while for the pregnancy hormones to get back to normal. It can take up to 12 weeks at times to get ba... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Many possibilities: Impossible to answer and most likely nothing bad, but, that combination can be a sign of some bad things. I would strongly recommend you see your prim... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Need treatment: No periods are a common problem with pcos. The basic problem is that your ovaries do not ovulate and therefore periods may not come. However, this is ... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
See your GYN: This is not normal. It may be as simple as a hormonal imbalance, but it could be more serious like polyps, precancerous, cancers. You need an exam, pa... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Many possibilities: Abnormal bleeding like this can be due to many things: such as pregnancy, polyps, fibroids, wndometriosis, adenomyosis, and even cancer etc. it is imp... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
No: At 20 yo your breasts hurt usually just before your period as they tend to swell from hormone changes in your body. They don't tend to grow until you ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
No: It is not a side effect, it is caused by coming OFF the depo-provera. The progesterone in the depo keeps the lining from bleeding and when you come of... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
See Below: For any type of cancer or pre-cancer of the vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. We also see complex gynecologic cases that are ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Probably normal: Most miscarriages will have a positive pregnancy test since they are so accurate today. Therefore, this is probably normal. If it continues to happen,... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
Every year: The recommended interval for pap smears is every year between 21 and 35. Pap smears are done to prevent cervical cancer and find precancerous changes ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 32 years experience
No: Bleeding can be irregular for several months after an abortion, but this sounds like it is too much especially if all the pads are full with blood. Ne... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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It should: That roll can be due to swelling that is normal after surgery or it can be from a stitch that hasn't dissolved yet. Once the swelling subsides or the ... Read More
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Jul 13, 2013
A great doc!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Estape is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Estape is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks for the answer.. my mentrual is just normal, its just worry me about 20 days cycle..the answer u provides gives me peace...
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causing severe burning the steroids you gave aren't working . thanks you are amazing ps we have mutual friends cindy krishcer and evelyn jacobson
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Thanks for your quick reply! I appreciate your response, particularly in regard to whether removing the cervix would affect my sex life.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL
Graduated 1991MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, PA
Graduated 1987MD
Residency
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Awards
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Miami, FL - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Third Place, Florida - Summer
2013
Top Gynecologic Oncologist, Third Place, the Nation - Spring
2017
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