Dr. Tyrone Malloy
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Decatur, GA
47 years experience male
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Metropolitan Atlanta Ob Gyn
Decatur, GA
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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
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
125 Answers
17 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Irregularity ok: There are several reasons why a woman can have irregular cycles. A lot depends upon her age, but this is not considered a serious problem. Consult wit... Read More
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Requires follow up: This may be correct but i would still obtain a pregnancy test within a few weeks to make sure.
4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Your baby is safe: It is ideal to sleep on your side during pregnancy, but propping yourself up in bed is safe for the baby.
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Too soon to tell: If you were ovulating or will in the next 24 hours then it is possible. It is too early to obtain a pregnancy test. Emergency contraception is availab... Read More
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Definitely take: We want you to try to take the pill as soon as you realize you have forgotten. Consider back-up if greater than one day.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: True oab is not caused by anything specific. It is also called bladder dysynergia or
unstable bladder. It occurs in both men and women. Now certain... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: Vitamin d is an immune boosting vitamin so it may help with healing. Also, if in the hysterectomy they removed the ovaries and the patient went into s... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: Yes you can get pregnant and deliver with fibroids. In some instances the pregnancy may be complicated by the fibroids but that is not to say that you... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: You may not notice any symptoms unless you have severe vitamin d deficiency which is difficult to have. However, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, breas... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: I am not aware of the relationship unless they are taking a medication for the hypothyroidism which as a side effect causes an elevation of their pota... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: If i understand your question correctly you want to know if there are any other symptoms of menopause other than hot flashes. You can have forgetfulne... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: If this is a chronic condition, it could be related to fibroids in your uterus. You may have some slight prolapse of the uterus which is giving this h... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: Would need more info. Do the bumps hurt, any burning? Has this ever happened before? Condoms or no condoms.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Yes: Obesity can cause an increase in estrogen production which can cause stimulation of the lining of the uterus which can cause bleeding. This is not com... Read More
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Perinatologist: If you have oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid) then your obstetrician should refer you to a specialist of high risk pregnancies. In the meantime bed... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: If a person doesn't ovulate it is possible to miss periods and not be pregnant. Obtain a blood pregnancy test if worried.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: That would depend upon the gestational age of the miscarriage and how quickly the pregnancy hormones leave her body. Presumably the hormones associate... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: Ulcers can be chancres and blisters can be allergic reactions. Ulcers can also be seen with folliculitis or sebaceous cysts of the vulva.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Not necessarily: It really depends upon whether this was the first time or whether you have been doing this for several or many months.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: You are probably not pregnant but wait to see if this current period is normal. If not then repeat the pregnancy test in two weeks.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Yes: Especially if you haven't had a cycle. Wait a few weeks and repeat the test.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: Need more info. If it is recent it could represent some form of inflammation or even a slight tear in the skin if it followed intercourse. I would nee... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: Nothing may be wrong. It is not uncommon to have false negative pregnancy tests. If you have the capability to obtain a blood pregnancy test then do s... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: You can use a fine razor like the one to remove nose and ear hairs or a depilatory.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
No one answer: This would depend entirely on the type of gastric problem. Would need additional information.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Ovulation : If you last period began on the 17th of june, . Then you best day would be 1 july. However, to maximize your chances, you should have intercourse on t... Read More
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: Most of the time doctors cannot determine the cause of fetal death. Occasionally if genetic studies are performed on the fetal tissue we may be able t... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: It usually takes around 7 days from fertilization to implantation..The cramping could represent implantation, but it may be coincidental symptoms. Mos... Read More
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Not really: As long as you are having a menses each month, the color and the amount of bleeding is not necessarily indicative of a gyn problem.
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: It is not uncommon that one can have symptoms of pregnancy and yet not be pregnant. Sometimes the Progesterone which is prominent just before your cyc... Read More
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Yes: When bearing down to have a bowel movement you are compressing your muscles against the uterus and sometimes this can elicit pain or a contraction.
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: If elevation mild anti inflammatory meds and or heat will not improve that sensation, then check with your primary care physician and request a dopple... Read More
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: Bleeding and cramping are the most common symptoms.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: This can vary from woman to woman. Usually within 6 months and having regular cycles your hormones balance out.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: Well, physiologically this can happen with aging and this is called vaginal atrophy. As estrogen levels are depleted in your system the walls become t... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: She may have varicosities in one of the lips. This is especially seen after childbirth. Sometimes this just occurs with age and has no true disease ch... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: I am not aware of a direct relationship other than the fact that a lot of people are consuming alcoholic or caffeinated beverages when smoking marijua... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: It means the lining inside of your uterus continued to growth despite not having your cycle. When this happens your cycle will usually be heavier than... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: Gas and bloating should only occur with fibroids if they are very large and compressing the bowel. Similar to the experience you see when you are preg... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: White milky secretions usually mean nothing. If a woman has ever taken oral contraceptives or has been pregnant whether she carried to term or not can... Read More
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: A gastrointestinal virus can cause these symptoms.
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Bleeding ad pregnanc: First of all you need to contact your OB doctor. It is not uncommon to have some spotting in the first trimester of pregnancy, but please let your doc... Read More
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Se below: Since no one has all the answers of why a person miscarriages; medications can contribute to this event. I only know of one study with humans that sho... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: If your cycles are regular and this cycle on the 24th came on time, then the chances of you being pregnant are very slim.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Ovulation pain: It depends. If he felt the quality of your pain and the location was suggestive of ovulatory pain, then you may experience this every month.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: Since we cannot store vitamin d. Once it is established that we must take it then it is forever until we start taking pills.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tyrone Malloyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
See below: There is no one answer to this question. It depends on your circumstances, age and other underlying medical conditions. It is usually safe to lose 1/4... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Apr 9, 2013
I have been seeing Dr. Malloy for over 20yrs and have always been VERY pleased. There's no long waiting period when you arrive for an appointment. He allows you to ask questions during and after your ...Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Malloy is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Malloy is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thanks doc! She did ultrasound and there aren't tissues changes, only lipid tissue grow. but now this last month it seems to feel something
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! My endo actually is making adjustments just now. Thanks again doc
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Thank you very much doctor. I was so worried after 9mths fibroid opt.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD
Graduated 1975MD
Residency
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Awards
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Third Place, Georgia - Winter
2013
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