Dr. Carol Peters-tanksley
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Austin, TX
37 years experience female
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Pregnancy test: First, be sure whether you are pregnant or not. If not, sometimes a woman's period will be a few days late: that by itself is not a problem if you eve... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Only for pregnancy: You may be asking about tubal reversal in relation to insurance coverage. Unfortunately there is no medical necessity for reversing a tubal ligation o... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Probably not: I would guess you are talking about depo-provera, used for contraception every 3 months. If you had depo-provera 2 months ago, the chance of you becom... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Not by itself: Not having regular periods and gaining weight may be related to pcos: polycystic ovary syndrome. Some laboratory tests and possibly an ultrasound can ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Hopefully: If you want to have children but are not trying presently, there are some tests that can help tell you more. But the only way to absolutely prove one ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Probably: If having vaginal bleeding twice this month was the first time this happened, it may be just be a "strange month." if you have irregular bleeding repe... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Probably normal: Having a baby can change your periods somewhat. As long as you are not having any other symptoms, enjoy the lighter periods! doesn't sound like anythi... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Urinary infection: Pain with urination and blood in the urine are common signs of a urinary infection. Check with your doctor: some antibiotics will likely help quickly.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Discharge, pregnant: The hormones of pregnancy significantly change the cervical secretions. If the discharge is clear or white, and is not burning, itching, or otherwise ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
No: Sexually transmitted infections would not cause ovarian cysts. However sometimes severe pelvic infections will cause pelvic pain that may mimic some s... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
No problem: Citrus fruit, or any other foods, should not be a problems during your menstrual cycle. However some people are sensitive in other ways to citrus: if ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Probably normal: White discharge at 39 weeks pregnant probably just means your cervix is getting ready for labor. If the discharge is uncomfortable, burning, or itchy,... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Pregnancy test: A pregnancy test is the only reliable way to know if you're pregnant. There are several other things that can increase the size of your stomach. Most ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
No signs: A woman does not have ay signs of exactly when her egg is fertilized by a sperm, until she is pregnant. Ovulation (when the egg releases) normally hap... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Could be: A faint second line on a pregnancy test sometimes means a very early pregnancy. Wait a couple days, and check again if your period has not come. And y... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
After healing: Once the cervix and uterus have healed, intercourse with a condom is just fine. However that healing process may take 1-2 weeks. Intercourse sooner th... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Good idea: Taking 800-1000 mcg folic acid while trying to conceive is very wise: it will decrease the chance of certain birth defects. Biotin is OK - probably wi... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Unclear: For a women with regular menstrual cycles ovulation would normally occur around day 14. An endometrial thickness of 9.4mm after ovulation would be nor... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Not very likely: Emotional changes during pregnancy are common. Your hormones are very different than you're used to. Most of the time such emotional difficulties will... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Possibly: Endometriosis can impact fertility in several ways. The fact that you were on combined pills for many years means it has not likely gotten much worse ... Read More
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A 62-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Yes: There should be no reason you cannot take both fish oil and femara (letrozole). Sounds like you are doing all you can to take card of yourself.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Yes!: With what you've told us, and with 5 follicles, your chance of twins is actually pretty good - as high as 15% or so. And your chance for more than twi... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Fertility help: Maintaining a healthy weight can be very important in getting pregnant. Not smoking, minimal alcohol if any, and a healthy diet are helpful as well. U... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Many things: Thyroid dysfunction, a significant change in weight or stress level, pcos, or other medical problems may change the menstrual cycle.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Ovaries restarting: The simplest way to think of it is your ovaries are likely taking some time to start working normally again after the depo-provera injection. If your ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Bleed after sex: Spotting after sex could mean several different things: a vaginal infection may be easily treated. Cervical dysplasia or cancer could be detected with... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Be supportive: A "female problem" is hard to define. If you suspect she is having hormonal difficulties, encourage her to see a gynecologist.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Around menses time: A blood pregnancy test will be accurate about 12 days after ovulation, which is usually just prior to your expected menses. By the time of your expect... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Gaining a good thing: If you don't gain some weight during your pregnancy, your baby has a much higher chance of having significant problems. Talk with your doctor about ho... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Probably not: A pregnancy test is quite accurate. If you don't start your period in the next couple days, check a pregnancy test again.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Unlikely: If your periods are regular and your normal monthly period should begin april 6 or 7, having sex april 1 would have been after ovulation, and therefor... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Right away: Your chance of pregnancy should be back to normal within a month after stopping birth control pills. Be sure you are taking prenatal vitamins even bef... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
See gynecologist: Having vaginal bleeding after a hysterectomy does not seem normal. There may be some abnormal vaginal tissue or an infection present. Sounds like you ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
IUD? Very soon: If what you had removed was an iud, your fertility should return right away - potentially even prior to your next menstrual period. If you think you m... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
By 10 weeks: It is wise to see an OB doctor early in pregnancy - the sooner the better. You should definitely try and have your initial OB visit by the time you ar... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Yes: A miscarriage can happen at any time, and unfortunately is quite common. If you have vaginal bleeding or pain contact your OB doctor.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
That's tough!: Infertility can be a very emotionally difficult situation. The resolve organization offers some wonderful support, has online services, and chapters j... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Severe pain: The most important symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease is pelvic pain. You may also have fever, nausea, or vaginal discharge. If you think you migh... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Probably normal: Clear watery cervical mucus often means there is plenty of estrogen around - normal around ovulation. There are also other possibilities: if you have ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Sure you can: Spotting on the depo-provera shot is not uncommon. And there should be no problem in swimming: enjoy the exercise!
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Irregular menses: Irregular periods are not uncommon at age 16, but you should still be checked by your gynecologist. Certain hormonal problems may cause you to miss pe... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Very unlikely: With the contraceptive implant the chance of pregnancy is extremely low, but not zero. If you think you might be pregnant, check a pregnancy test.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Not likely: The chance of pregnancy after a tubal ligation is very very low - about 1 in 300. But when a pregnancy does occur, it may be more risky. If you do thi... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
About 2 weeks: Somewhere around 12 days after ovulation a pregnancy test will probably be accurate. Some women begin to have some mild symptoms of pregnancy a few da... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Consider medication: Women with polycystic ovarian disease usually do not have regular periods. Medication is usually needed, such as birth control pills, to manage your p... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
No: Once ovulation is over, you cannot get pregnant until you ovulate again. The egg must be fertilized (sperm present) at or immediately after the time t... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Low, but possible: Sometimes sperm will survive 5 days in a woman's reproductive tract, though they will not be as viable as 'fresher' sperm. If any question, though, do... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Different: A pregnancy test and an ovulation predictor test have some similarities, but are quite different. The ovulation predictor test will detect the hormone... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Yes: Cystitis is very unlikely to negatively affect your chance of getting pregnant. Good luck!
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Less than 24 days: If your episodes of bleeding occur closer together than every 24 days it is unlikely you are ovulating. That would be reason to see a gyncologist and ... Read More
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Dr. Peters-Tanksley is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Peters-Tanksley is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks doctor, my period do comes at a month interval and at times two months. Am scared doctor will I get pregnant when I want to?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you for your answer. I really needed to know what direction to take. My periods have been a problem for a long time.
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Thanks for your quick reply! I am planning to get pregnant. my ovulation time is 8th to 12th may, how much should I rely on ovulation kit?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 1990
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Austin, TX - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Third Place, Texas - Winter
2013
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