Dr. Janice Alexander

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Not cancer: Simple cysts usually resolve and are not usually cancerous. Have you had an us? Sometimes the cyst is actually on the tube. In any case, you will need... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

What happens if you give methergine (methylergonovine) to males?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Elevates B/P: Blood pressure would go up. May cause a head ache.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I've had anovulotry bleeding for 2 months now now sore nipple what could this mean?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

See a Provider: Chronic anovulatory bleeding means you have a hormone imbalance such is seen with pcos(polycystic ovaries). If you have tender breasts this could mean... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

23yo spotting light pink a week after period, lower back pain, no other symptoms, have history of irregular periods, not on birth control, is it serious?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

No: Probably this is ovulation pain, however, you may also have an ovarian cyst. You should see a provider and check this out!

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I've had a miscarriage at 8wks but my baby was 5wks. how long does it take for everything to pass naturally? should i be worried?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Depends: Usually, a miscarriage that early passes completely on its own without any need for intervention. It may take up to a month to completely evacuate. Se... Read More

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A 48-year-old female asked:

What can cause pressure/cramping in pelvic area especially after eating? gi problems, kidney stones, fibroids, endometriosis or herniated discs

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

All of the above: Any of those conditions can cause abdominal discomfort. If you are concerned, see a provider.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I am 12 day late on my period do you think i need to get a home pregnancy test and i come on every 21days and can i get pregnany with your tubes tire?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Yes: You can do a home pregnancy test, however, sometimes a tubal ligation done with cautery can interupt the communication between the ovary and the uteru... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Can taking depo-provera injection and microgynon together to treat side effects of a fibroid and dub be harmful?.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Not usually: The only time this is a problem is when you are on these medications for prolonged periods of time . See your Provider for a discussion of the SE. It ... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I have a 31 day cylce i have ovulated and my next period is in 2 weeks. i'm getting bad cramps on the left side of my uterus, what could this mean?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Ovarian cyst?: If you are not sexually active, you may have an ovarian cyst. To be sure, if the pain continues, see a Provider and check it out!

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A 32-year-old female asked:

My breasts are itching i don't see anything there is there something i can put on to stop the itching? what can cause the itching on my breast?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Dry skin: This can be caused by dry skin , or a reaction to soaps, metals in your jewelry, materials in your clothing, drugs, hormones, foods , or a skin condit... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Today at 10 weeks pg my baby's fetal heart rate was 198 bmp what could cause this? i hadn't had any caffeine? is everything ok?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Probably ok.: Have a fetal echocardiogram if baby's fast heart beat persists.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I had natural miscarriage at 12 weeks, bleeding stopped after 1 week, how soon can i get pregnant again?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Wait until after 1 .: Have a normal cycle before trying again.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

16 days period overdue 3 negative hpt but i have heartburn everyday and sometimes i'm nauseous what's going on with me?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

See your Provider: You need an exam and may even need an ultrasound to figure this out.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Progesterone level 2.3 dr says i ovulated but everything i've read says otherwise! please help?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Too low to be normal: Your progesterone level is too low to mean a successful ovulation with conception. See an Ob/Gyn Provider and check it out!

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A 31-year-old female asked:

About 2 months ago i had a bad tooth infection and was taking a high dose of penicillin. soon thereafter i had a really bad vagunal itch. i tried the 3 day monistat and azo for yeast infection. and 2 months later i still have a slight itch. not as bad as

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

See a Provider: May still have yeast. May need to use an oral medication to get rid of it. There are other vaginal creams that are more effective than Monistat. Ar... Read More

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A female asked:

My nipple has developed purple sits on the tips. it is not on the areola. what could cause this?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

?bruises?: Have your nipples been irritated by something or someone? What kind of bras do you wear? Are they irritating the nipples? Sometimes you may get a tin... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Why would someone get their period after two weeks on birth control without missing any days? what to do now?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

May not be right OC: If you are having a midcycle bleed on an oral contraceptive, your body is over riding the OC and you may need to change it. You may also be taking oth... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

My wife is in her last days of her 4th months of pregnancy,can she be able to travel by airplane for 6 hours period?please advice

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Yes: As long as she has no history of pre term labor and her cervix is closed, she should be able to travel by air. In normal circumstance,pregnant women c... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I had my baby 8 weeks ago. i'm not breast feeding & had post partum bleeding for 3 weeks. when could i expect my period?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Depends: Depends on how fast you heal . If you are not anemic and pretty healthy , you may see a period within the month. If you are taking birth control, dep... Read More

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A 44-year-old female asked:

I sometimes sweat a lot. day and night. can this be a symptom of ms? i know it isn't menopause.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

See a Provider: What you are describing could be related to many situations including menopausal symptoms which may begin as soon as ten years before the final menses... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I had my period 2 weeks ago! a few days ago i fainted at work.i am urinating a lot more and now getting mild cramps and brown/pink discharge why?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Uti ? Anemia?: You need to see a provider. It sounds like you may have an infection in your bladder or kidneys and maybe in your pelvis. You may also be anemic, preg... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

How many days past ovulation should your period arrive?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

About 2 weeks: A woman usually ovulated day 10-16 and two weeks after ovulation she will experience her menses.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Well i'm on the nuva ring birth control i felt sick to my stomach after sex with my boyfriend. could that have something to do with it?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Maybe: See your provider. There could be a reason that you are getting nauseated with the nuva ring.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I haven't had sex since may13 but i got my period late due to stress i have had my period last week now my vagina is itching and i am spotting?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

See a Provider: Your symptoms indicate that you need to be checked out for a vaginal infection. Yeast infections are common during stressful life situations . Try an ... Read More

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A 49-year-old member asked:

Is it normal to have a lot of pressure at your vagina at 18 weeks pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

SEE YOUR PROVIDER!: That is not a normal sign at 18 weeks. See your provider.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

I was wondering is anus burning when hsv2 positive normal to happen every other day?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Can be: The Hsv virus can cause burning anywhere in the pelvis when active. There is treatment for this so see a Provider so you don't have to suffer!

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A 34-year-old female asked:

This is the first month that i have a regular period from 1-17 thru 1-25 what would the best day for me to try to concieve?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

1/26-2/2: That is a long menses. Best dates to conceive are between day 10-16. You need to check for ovulation with an ovulation predictor kit. You may not be o... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Is wek one of pregnancy considered the same wk you had sex ? why is wk two of pregnancy considered the wk you ovulate and r considered two wk pregnant

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Dates from LMP: Your pregnancy is dated from your last menstrual period.( lmp)remember, it is only an estimate! your probable date of conception is usually around day... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

At 6.5 weeks my hcg is 10000 and with prometrium (micronized progesterone) suppositories serum progesterone went from 4.4 to 6.7 in 3 days .miscarriage inevitable?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Depends: If you have a live fetus with a heartbeat, your prognosis is better. Continue the Progesterone until your doctor tells you you should stop.

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Is it possible for me to give my baby allergy medicine and tylenol (acetaminophen)?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Yes: Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Benadryl have been used for babies for many years. Check with your provider about proper dosing before giving either one ... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Is it possible for me to have nvd or cesarean section when i have fibroid during pregnancy?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Depends on location: Location, location, location! it all depends upon where the fibroid is located and the size of the fibroid. Many women have fibroids and have nvd for ... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Very painful lump on upper labia (pea sized), developed overnight. hot compress so far has not "popped" it. not sexually active. i do shave. ideas?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

?folliculitisvs.cyst: What you are describing is very common in women who shave the pubic area. This area is not sterile and neither is the razor you are using. Folliculi... Read More

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A female asked:

27 years old with pcos going to natural fet this month ,on day 15 of my period, egg size 20,triple lining size 8.2 is that good? when to evoulate?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Now would be nice: Do you have a trigger shot available? Your situation is perfect for ovulation! Check for an LH surge.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Can you give me facts and statistics of the possibility of me being pregnant if we know the condom didn't break and he pulled out? no birth control.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Depends: Was he wearing a condom? If so, that method is about 65% effective . If you used a spermicide, the statistics are better. More like 75-80% effective.... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

My stomach feels bloating and my period is two weeks away. is it fine to have pms early?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Yes: Ovulation can occur mid cycle and PMS can start any time after that! Mid cycle can be day 10 and beyond.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Positive ovulation test 2days ago along with lots of cervical mucus. no temp rise but breasts are very sore today... did i ovulate?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Probably: The positive LH surge and breast tenderness are more reliable than the temp.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

How to know if i am at risk for hiv or any other std for having performed protected oral sex on a transsexual?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Yes!: Hiv and std's are transmitted through saliva and body fluids. Therefore, you could certainly get an std from oral sex. By the way, hpv and hsv (her... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I'm 33 weeks pregnant and for the two day i've had cramping between my lags and vagina is that normal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Not usual: Low pelvic and vaginal cramping may mean an earlier than expected delivery. It can also mean infection. See your Provider ASAP and check it out!

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Are there ways to jump start your period?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Yes!: Some women use Progesterone to start their cycles in the luteal phase(last half). If regular cycles are desired, see your Provider about a hormonal wo... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea using urine test at doctors. negative. but i don't remember if i waited 2 hours since last void before test. issue?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Usually not: Time will tell. Are you symptomatic with pelvic pain? If in doubt about the test, re-do it.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Every time i have sex with a condoms my bladder hurts why?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Latex Allergy?: When does your bladder start hurting? If with insertion, you may have a condition called vaginosis where you fear the pain and tighten the walls of th... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Would plan b interrupt my other prescribed meds (miralax (polyethylene glycol) and dolcolax)? is it safe to take it while on those meds? will it still work?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Yes: Plan b is a. Progesterone. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and ducolax are laxatives. I would not take all of these medications together if you want the... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Can the morning after pill harm you in any way?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Not usually: The " morning after pill", if Progesterone only, may cause a withdrawal bleed which might bring on your cycle early and make you bleed a little longer... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

My vagina is red and it feels a bit right can that be a sign of pregnancy?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Maybe: Redness of the vagina is not one of the most common first signs of pregnancy. Other more common signs would be missed menses, breast tenderness and n... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

If internal herpes outbreaks occurwhat does that mean for future pregnancy?still birth suggest herpes was cause never had a symptom pregnant 6 month

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Prophylaxis needed: It is certainly very upsetting to go through such an experience.Most patients can take an anti- viral medication to prevent an active herpes infectio... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

After getting multiple hits to the stomach while pregnant, should i be concerned of a miscarriage?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Yes!: A pregnant woman is at risk when she is hit in the abdomen, especially if the placenta is on the anterior wall and the pregnancy is farther along. It... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a paraguard iud. i haven't had a period since early june and although i'm always irregular i'm never this irregular. could i be pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Maybe: You need to see your provider soon to sort this out. You may need an ultrasound to see if your iud is in the right position. If not in the right po... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Dermatologist or ob gyn for vaginal acne?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Either is fine: Dermatologists and OB/ Gyn can handle vulvar acne problems.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I had spotting for 3 days this week. i had sex over a week ago. could it be implantation bleeding? i have no regular period. had a baby 9months ago

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Yes: If you had intercourse at a time in your cycle when you were ovulating and conception occurred, it is reasonable that the spotting a week later could ... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Hi my ultrasound shows i hv 3cm haemorrhagic follicular cyst in my left ovary.hv severe pain heaviness in. lower abdomen .sharp pain in left side?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Common symptoms: What you are experiencing is common for a hemorrhagic cyst. See your provider for follow up to make sure that you are aware of your options for treatm... Read More

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