Dr. Darrin Cunningham

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Nausea: vomiting, missed period, breadt tenderness are the most common

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A 24-year-old female asked:

My period was very heavy on the 2nd day, when i got up, blood poured all over the floor, it's been finesince and i had an ok smear test.should i worry?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Probably normal: Since your bleeding seems to have continued normally, i wouldnt worry. Most women will have some occasional irregularity due to slight hormone fluctua... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Is brown or yellow mucus discharge ever normal in first trimester....and what if it comes and goes away completely

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Yellow yes: Normal colors for mucous are yellow, clear, white, grey, and green. All dependent on hydration and types of food eaten. Brown would make me think o... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Why do i cramp in between periods?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Depends: Cramps can originate from several areas. Midcycle ovualtion bladder spasms intestinal spasms abdominal wall spasms ... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

My boyfriend, of 3 years, and i have always used the pull out/rhythm method. all of a sudden i'm about 7 days late. what are the chances of pregnancy?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

15 percent: There is a 15 percent pregnancy rate per menstrual cycle. The pull out method is very unreliable as a man pre-ejaculates before he feels that he i... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

If i'm 20 weeks and the doctor measured my uterus as 22 cm when it should be 20 cm does this mean that my dates are wrong?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

No: As long as you measure within 3 cm compared to your dates, this will be normal.

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A 26-year-old member asked:

Are home doppler monitors a good investment?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Not usually: Most people get nervous if they can't find the heart beat because they dont know how to properly use the monitor.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I'm in early pregnancy and just threw up for the first time. when i throw up, does it hurt the baby or the pregnancy? is there anything i should do?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

No harm: Keep sipping fluids in small amounts. The main risk from vomiting is getting dehydrated. So, if you can keep sipping, then you and your baby should be... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

What does it mean when your labia sticks together but are not stuck ?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Normal: Skin, when pushed together can stick. It is normal.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

What the risk of twins perganancy?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

1 in 90: The rate of natural twinning is 1 in 90. The rate of natural triplets, 1 in 8000.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

White vaginal discharge but there is no odour some times flank pain pelvic pain frequency of micturition.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Different problems: Mucous discharge can be white, grey, green, clear, or yellow and be normal depending in foods eaten and hydration level. Your other symptoms need to ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Miscarriage on 9/3/13. period on the 7/4/13. period came dr say is ok.13/4/13 started bleeding again. 16/4/13 left side womb is swollen any reason why?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Close periods: Having 2 periods one week apart could cause engorgement of your uterine vessels especially the veins. This could show up on the ultrasound as 'swellin... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

What could be the cause of really bad cramps even the prescription ibuprofen my obgyn prescribed doesn't work anymore.the pain is only in my vagina.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Vaginismus: To start, see your gynecologist. Nsaids work well typically for uterine pain. But, if your pain is isolated to your vagina, you could have vag... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

What is the percentage of a 42 year old woman getting pregnant. been trying for 6 months. have 3 older kids already. youngest is 6.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Good chance: Ferility can decrease somewhat as well as birth defects increase with age. However, 42 year old women get pregnant all of the time. Remember that... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

How i can know that i vvirgin without seeing a gynaecologist ..?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

You will know: Most define virgin as someone who hasnt had intercourse. So as long as you havent had intercourse, then you are still a virgin.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Im pregnant and i threw up yellow stuff and then i threw up dark green stuff what is it ? im scared whst should i do?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Meds: You may need some anti nausea meds. Your OB can prescribe some for you. The yellow and green are probably bile. If you can't stop the emesis, ... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have about 30 days cycle and every month i feel lower left side pain around ovulation.i'm ttc.could it be right tubal blocking?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Not likely: If your right tube was blocked, then i might expect right sided pain with your period. But with ovulation, i would expect either uterine spasm which c... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Obgyn my lmp was march 20 i had sex march 28 (precum) & did it again april 4 (came in me) who am i pregnant from or how many weeks would i be 4rm both?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

April 4: April 4 is the most likely date. March 38 is only day 9 of your cycle. April 4 is day 15. Assuming you have a 28 to 32 day cycle, that would be most l... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

My gf and i are treated 4 chlamydia, and have unprotected sex 5 days later. i started having dysuria again. dr gave me doxycycline but not for her. y?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Legal: Most state medical licensure boards require that a doctor establish a doctor-patient relationship before prescribing meds. This means a face to face ... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Is it normal to have vaginal discharge during pregnancy? i'm little over 10 weeks and i've been seen this clear discharge. is it ok?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Very normal: With the increased hormones. You will see an increased discharge. Usually clear and thin.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

If a woman ovulates is she firtle?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Not always: You still need to have a normal uterine cavity, and open fallopian tubes. At 18, you should have no problem unless you were born with a uterine bi... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I was put on antibiotics 14 days after mammogram ultrasound was ok.medicine did not work breast is severely burning...

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Breast recheck: If you have an infection in your breast that is not healing, then you need to get rechecked.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr on ttc, last month i took duphaston and period came on 28 day cycle this month didn't come yet, it is 2 days already late. duphaston delays period?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

I dont: use that med in the US, but it is a progesterone after looking it up. Yes it could delay your period. However, let's hope you are pregnant. Good ... Read More

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A female asked:

Why is my stomach hot during pregnancy?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

You: have a baby inside you which produces heat. Your body has to dissipate the heat through your skin.

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A female asked:

I have had a lump in my lower right breast since june that seems to have grown.the dr said that after ultrasound its a lymp node. should iy be worried?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Sounds: like it has been evaluated. But, If it is growing in size since the last evaluation, you should let your doctor know and get rechecked

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I m 25 yrs all test for pregnancy are negative.doc gave krimson 35 as i hv mild pco.now veins are appearing on breast nd chest. why?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Seek: Medical evaluation. Taking and anti androgen should not make your veins show more than normal.

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A female asked:

What should my beta number be 5 days after implantation bleed?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

All over the place: There is not an exact number. And the ranges are wide when we have them to look at. at 4 weeks HCG can be 100 to 8000. If you have a more specifi... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

What is the normal heart rate for a fetus at 37 weeks. my daughter's heart rate has usually been 130-140 max. now its 160-163. ?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

110-160 is normal: The normal fetal heart rate for a fetus is 110-160. If you are having the heart rate checked at your obs office, they might have just caught the heart... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

Currently have severe debilitating pelvic/abdominal pain (feels like labor)pressure on my rectum n lower back had tubal 20 yrs ago & ablation 2 yrs ag?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Get checked: After having an ablation, pockets of blood can reform after time. If the remainder of the uterine cavity is scarred, the blood can't get out and can c... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

2 days ago i was lactating. i'm not pregnant. i did laboratory hormonal test. the result: fsh-3.72. lh-4.76. prolactin-22.8. progesterone-0.124?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Lactation: Lactation can be caused by several things. Your prolactin is probably normal, but it varies depending on the lab. Nipple stimulation over time can lea... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I missed the pill once ever since after i have been bleeding for a week an a couple days can you explain what's going on i didn't have sex :s?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Withdraw bleed: Some women are very sensitive to missing even one pill. This can cause a withdraw bleed, which can last for days. When you miss a pill, catch up... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

What could this discharge be that smells like something is dead and is strong before and after period?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Need Exam: If you use tampons, you could have retained one. Yes, this happens commonly, and it has a horrible odor. Bacterial vaginosis is and overgrowth of ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I skipped my period on birth control to have sex then had morning after pill. when can i expect to get my period ?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Not sure: Exactly what you did, did you skip the placebo pill and started a new pack immediately. If so, you didnt need the morning after pill. Talk to yo... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I've had very light bleeding within the past 3 days & i'm 5wks preg. my hcg levels are increasing and some blood was found in the ultrasound. should i worry about bleeding not accompanied my cramps?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Close watching: It is probably ok, and there really is nothing that can be done to prevent a miscarriage if it is about to happen. But with increasing HCG levels, and... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

Can you have a period every 28-29 days and not ovulate?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Possible not likely: If a woman has a regular monthly cycle and has premenstrual symptoms like bloating, breast tenderness etc, then 95% chance you are ovulating.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

For two yrs since i had my tl surgery, i would have really sharp, burning pain when about ovulating and menstrual is it from the tl surgery or no?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

No: If you would not have had the tl, you would have had these pains as well. This is just your normal cycle. I have many women who get back on the pill a... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have gbs. i have finished my antibiotics but i still have chills, sweats, fever, nausea and vomiting and severe flankpelvic pain. my doctor isn't here. should i go to a hospital?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Yes: I would recommend getting reexamined as you are still very symptomatic. You may require IV antibiotics to prevent kidney damage.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

How can i prevent bloating and feeling fat during period?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Some natural options: Fruits and vegetables any fruit with a large amount of water in it is a good choice for a diuretic. Many fruits, such as cranberries and juniper be... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Is it bad if i spotted two weeks after my period very little and only one time? what can it be?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Ovulation: Some women will spot when they ovulate. Ovulation occurs approx 2 weeks after starting their menses.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend for the past two weeks and i am having slight pinching in my left ovary. could i be pregnant?

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Always possible: When you have unprotected sex, you are always at risk of getting pregnant. As a matter of fact, having protected sex is no guarantee of not getting pr... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Hi doctor moms if i am due aug 29 i got pregnant from sex in december?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Yes: Your last period would have been about november 22 and you would have ovulated about dec 5th making your due date about august 29. You could have co... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

My period isn't due for 2 days and when i checked my cervix there was reddish brown blood what is this? hopefully i'm pregnant #baby dust to me :-)

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Period?: It could be a light period seen by some women after conception or it could be early blood for the period you should be having. Do a home upt, if ne... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I'm now having bad cramping in my ovaries, it's unusual for me. i'm 10 days past ovulation, is there cause for concern? what can be causing that?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Probably uterus: Ovaries get blamed for pain when usually it is the uterus. Things to think about are uterine pain due to near menses, ectopic pr... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

23 and never been on birth control because i've never had sex. will this do anything to my hormones? should i be on them to regulate my hormones?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Personal choice: If your cycles are irregular, ocp can help. It depends on what symptoms you are experiencing that might be hormonal driven.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Is there any estrogen supplement that is safe to take? i am only in my mid 20's. i want to get pregnant

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Wont work: Taking estrogen wont help you get pregnant, but taking extra estrogen, more than your body is making could put you at risk for uterine cancer. Talk to... Read More

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Can i get pregnant on the depo-provera shot, if i haven't had birth control in years and had unprotected sex?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Yes: There is a 1 - 2 percent failure rate for most birth control methods. Therefore, that would be your risk of getting pregnant.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Pre-pregnancy tsh was 0.6 and on 75 mcg. i am 5 weeks pregnant now tsh increased to 1.72. should i increase dose? if yes by how much?or wait 2-4 week?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

No changes: No changes needed. Obviously, you need to stay in touch with your doctor, but 0.5 to 5 is the usual normal range and you are normal. Check you levels... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Malignant tumor removed surgically from sigmoid colon, the dr. said he found a very tiny mass on the uterus (millimeters) which didn't appear in ct. is this considered as metastasis or still stage 3?

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Depends: The doctor should be able to tell you whether the uterine tumor was the same tissue as the colon or uterine was the mass on the uterus malignant as ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

What are things mistaken for genital warts ?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

Skin tags: Skin tags can be mistaken for condyloma. But most doctors should be pretty good at distinguishing between the 2. A biopsy can make a definitive diagn... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

What are the chances of getting pregnant within two weeks without the nuvaring?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience

15 percent per month: Every cycle, a woman, has a 15 percent chance of getting pregnant when they are off of birth control.

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