Dr. Bruce Pierce
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Lawrenceville, NJ
31 years experience male
Locations
Delaware Valley OB-GYN and Infertility Group
Lawrenceville, NJ
My office hours
Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
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Insurances accepted
Aetna
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CIGNA Health Care
Oxford Health Plans
About
Bio
I am a practicing Obstetrician-Gynecologist in the Princeton NJ area. I have special interests in Robotic assisted, minimally invasive surgery. I am currently the most experienced gyn surgeon in central Nj using the Davinci robotic system. I also have an interest in Patient Safety.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
329 Answers
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Everyone is: Different. Usually 12-16 weeks. But try not to compare to others.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes, its possible: This is fairly common.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Briefly: Polycystic ovaries is a condition that typically results in absent or irregular periods along with elevated testosterone (or similar hormones) levels.... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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This is probably: Normal. But see your doctor for an evaluation, just to be sure.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Usually: Your diet will not effect your menstrual cramps. Ibuprofen works well. See your doctor if this does not work for other options.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: This is normal. Wait another week or two.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Join a weight loss: Program such as weight watchers or jenny craig.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Its possible: But you need to see your doctor to make sure the infection has cleared.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Its hard to say: It is known Depo-Provera may delay ovulation for up to 18 months after stopping. But since, you are only 18, i would wait a while longer.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
No: This needs to be evaluated in a doctors office. But trouble with birth control is usually not related to an estrogen imbalance.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Birth control pills: Need to be stopped immediately if a pregnancy is diagnosed. Although the vast majority of pregnancies are normal if pregnancy occurred while taking b... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Any breast lump: Is concerning. See your doctor as soon as possible for an evaluation. I recommend seeing a breast surgeon as well.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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No: This does not cause breast cancer.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Its possible: But ovulation may be coming soon.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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You may need: To find a better bra. They sell maternity bras that are adjustable as your breasts grow during pregnancy.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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This is probably: Normal after a surgery. But see your doctor if this persists.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Although probably: Normal. See your doctor to rule out an infection.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Only for about 24 : Hours after delivery. Otherwise its not necessary.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Its possible: Probably related to recent surgery, but call your doctor, to be sure.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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It might.: I suggest stop smoking, eat healthy and continue exercise.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Its probably: Related to a gastrointestinal issue. See your doctor for an evaluation.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Its probably: From the metrogel, but if it persists after the treatment is finished, see your doctor.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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See your Doctor: This requires an evaluation, to see whats going on.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
It varies: But it should be during the 7 days its out.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Its possible: But there is no data to back it up. But, it probably can't hurt.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes, its possible: More likely a GI disorder, but take a pregnancy test to be sure.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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No: Not as long as you are both monogamous and std risk is not an issue.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Probably not: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) is very effective, but check a pregnancy test to be sure.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
No: Bv needs to be treated with prescription antibiotics. See your doctor because other infections have similar symptoms to bv.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: You can. Once is all it takes to get pregnant or have a sexually transmitted disease. Always use condoms to help prevent this. But they are not 100%.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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This is probably due: To muscle strain from coughing, but call your doctor to be sure.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Its possible: But that depends on how you know you are ovulating. Its not always obvious. You can always use a back up method such as condoms if you are worried.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
It depends : On how late you ovulated. If its only a few days, check this month.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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This is probably: Normal, but see your doctor to be sure.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Not usually: Although any medication has potential of altering vaginal ph, which may cause an odor or infection.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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This is not unusual: With implanon. See your doctor if this worsens.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
It depends: Some women don't have periods because they are on hormone medication, prepuberty or menopause, these are normal. Otherwise, it needs to be evaluated.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
A missed: Period, is usually the first sign.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Everyone's different: There is nor rhyme or reason, but some think it has to do with hormone levels. This has not been proven.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
You need to see: A fertility specialist. I typically refer my patients after 3 failed Clomid (clomiphene) cycles.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Make an appointment: You may have a number possible diagnoses going on. The best advice is to see your gynecologist. An ultrasound and pregnancy test would be in order.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Only if there is: A medical reason to do so, and all other alternatives have been discussed. Otherwise, it is not recommended.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Not usually: This should be fine.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Its possible, but it doesn't usually happen.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Its possible: If its positive then yes. If negative, try again in 1 week.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
See your Doctor: This may be an infection.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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It probably: Normal. Especially if you are on the pill. But see your doctor, if this perssits.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: But sometimes sex can cause a uti. See your doctor if you are having symptoms.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Unless otherwise: Instructed by your OB provider, sex is fine throughout an uncomplicated pregnancy.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
We calculate : Pregnancy dates by how far away you are from the first day of your last menstrual period. But i would take a pregnancy test first before you start cal... Read More
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Aug 8, 2013
Great responses. Recommend highly!.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Pierce is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Pierce is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Will do, I'm underage and don't want to scare my mom when talking to her about making the appointment. this should ease her and my mind
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you, I've seen a doctor about it. She put me on antibiotics and then diflucan, nothing helped. I even tried a douche..
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Thanks for your quick reply! I appreciate your quick response. I will be seeing the surgeon for my 6 weeks post operative check.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, VA
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER
Awards
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, New Jersey - Summer
2013
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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