Dr. Brian Enggano
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Irving, TX
14 years experience male
Locations
MacArthur OBGYN
Euless, TX
My office hours
Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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Great-West Healthcare
Molina Healthcare Inc
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MacArthur OBGYN
Irving, TX
About
Bio
Dr. Enggano earned his Doctor of Medicine from The University of Tennessee. He completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX at the well known Parkland Hospital, one of the busiest labor and delivery suites in the entire U.S. Dr. Enggano is currently a board certified OBGYN physician at MacArthur OBGYN in Irving, TX. He is very passionate about HPV awareness, female preventive medicine, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and high risk obstetrics.
"Patient education and empowerment are my focus".
SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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 and Gynecology
Licenses
United States: Texas
Doctor Q&A
305 Answers
162 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Hard to tell: You should try some conservative measures first (tylenol, heating pad, massages, etc) as long as you are not having any vomiting, fevers, bleeding, or... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Go to L;D: You should be seen at l;d to rule out labor and check the status of your baby if you are experiencing regular contractions, sharp abdominal pain, blee... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Acessa: It's a great minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of uterine fibroids. The vast majority of patients have improvement in their symptoms.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Take a test: It's possible you could be pregnant. Take a home pregnancy test to confirm. Home pregnancy tests are very accurate and easy to perform. If you don'... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Unrelated: Hpv infection is unrelated to infertility. Hpv can cause cervical dysplasia, genital warts, or even cervical cancer but has no impact on fertility. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
See your doctor: Schedule an appointment with your doctor (primary care doctor, family doctor, internist, or obgyn). He or she can counsel you about the risks, benefi... Read More
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Take a test: It's possible you could be pregnant. Take a home pregnancy test to confirm. Home pregnancy tests are very accurate and easy to perform. If you don'... Read More
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Hard to say: Early pregnancy causes an elevation in hCG level. By how much or how fast the hCG level rises varies from pregnancy to pregnancy. There is no certain... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
See your doctor: When an iud is placed, its strings are left 1-2 cm protruding from the cervix so that you can feel them and be assured that the iud is still in place.... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Lots of things: There are many reasons why women miss their period. Pregnancy should be ruled out first. Other potential causes include anovulation (no egg release)... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Typically unrelated: Ovarian cysts are fluid filled sacs close to the ovaries. They can cause pelvic pain depending on their size. Sometimes if ovarian cysts are very la... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
It's possible: Any irritation, inflammation, scarring, or fluid collections involving your fallopian tubes can lead to potential problems in the future. The specifi... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Yes: Preparation H is safe for pregnant women. It is commonly prescribed for external hemorrhoids.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Acessa: No. It is performed here in the US as well. It is a great treatment for fibroids.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Age 21: New recommendations are that women start pap tests at age 21 and they should continue every three years during your 20s as long as they are normal. L... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Turning your baby: An external cephalic version is a procedure done by your obgyn to turn your baby from breech to cephalic (head first) position in hopes of attempting ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Progesterone implant: Implanon is a small, rod shaped implant that is placed just under the skin on the inside of your upper arm. It continuously releases progesterone, wh... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
No: Hpv is a known cause of cervical cancer. Pap tests detect these changes on a cellular level. However, it does take time for the virus to infect cells... Read More
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5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Not completely: Studies have shown that full immunity and complete benefit is only achieved in individuals who receive all three injections of the Gardasil vaccine. ... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
First trimester: Screening for Down syndrome can begin as early as 11-14 weeks during the first trimester using a blood test and measurements on an ultrasound. Additi... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Great potential: It is a safe, low risk vaccination that has great potential benefit in the primary prevention of hpv, which is a cancer-causing virus. You should mak... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Heavy periods: Menorrhagia simply means heavy periods. Technically, it is defined as more than 80 ml or longer than 7 days, but it is usually used more as a qualita... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
No: A transvaginal ultrasound is done by inserting an ultrasound probe into the vagina to better evaluate the pelvic organs. Lubrication is applied to th... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Lots: There are several signs and symptoms of preeclampsia. These can include high blood pressure, protein in the urine, visual disturbances, headaches, lo... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Yes: Vaginal discharge is a common symptom of early pregnancy. However, if it causes itching or irritation, you should see your doctor to rule out infecti... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Nothing major: No major side effects have been
linked to the Gardasil vaccine. Minor side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and pain at the i... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Yes: The goal of inducing labor is to stimulate contractions prior to the onset of spontaneous labor. Reasons for induction vary widely. The goal for eve... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD: Mirena (levonorgestrel) is a t-shaped device that is placed in the uterus and serves as a contraceptive. It works by releasing progesterone, which re... Read More
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4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Important: This is a very important time for both you and your newborn baby. During this time, your placenta will be delivered and any lacerations will be repai... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Prenatal care: Prenatal care is very important in order to achieve a healthy pregnancy and delivery. The key is to seek care early and to go often. Prenatal care i... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Yes: The vaccination schedule is 3 shots at 0, 2, and 6 months. If you miss your scheduled shot by 1-2 days it's ok. Just schedule a visit with your doct... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Sent to Pathology: All organs or tissue removed during a hysterectomy or any surgery for that matter are sent to the pathology department. There, a pathologist will dis... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Yes: Gardasil does not affect your ability to get pregnant.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
It's normal: It's normal to be a little nervous. Labor tends to come faster with each subsequent pregnancy. The more times pregnant, the more your body gets used... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Many: Pregnant teens are often isolated by their peers. Time normally reserved for self-discovery and "coming into your own" is instead spent with the strug... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Yes: For pregnant women, ultrasounds are safer than x rays because sonograms use sound waves, which do not affect the baby. On the other hand, ct scans an... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Inheritance: Some diseases run in families (i.e. Sickle cell, cystic fibrosis, diabetes). It's important to discuss these conditions with your doctor as your baby... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Maybe...depends...: You are at higher risk when you have an old incision on the uterus whether it be from prior removal of a fibroid or a c-section. The fear is that it ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
No: Acquiring an std is always a very stressful and anxiety-provoking situation. However, do not panic. All stds have treatments and prompt evaluation ... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Prepare your body: You are definitely doing the right thing by taking folic acid. You should ideally be taking Folic Acid for at least 1 month prior to conception. Als... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Depends: Total recovery time for laparoscopic surgery varies but usually ranges from 1-2 weeks depending on the patient. Many women resume their daily activit... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Yes: Most of the time fibroids are managed by hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) for two main reasons. First, fibroids are often too numerous to remove ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Uncommon: Sometimes, women feel an incision will "itch" after a c-section. As long as there aren't any signs of redness or swelling around the incision, it usu... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Repeat test: Many conditions mimic pregnancy. Gi upset, bad indigestion, pelvic infections, pms all have symptoms that are similar to pregnancy. However, in your... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Look at the box: There is an expiration date on each box (month and year). Do not use expired condoms.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Yes: Majority of women who get cervical cancer have hpv infection, which is transmitted by sexual intercourse. However, a small percentage of women are no... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Yes and No: Nuvaring must be refrigerated by pharmacies until it is dispensed to patients. After dispensed, you do not have to keep it refrigerated. It will be ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
No: Iuds are not permanent. They can be removed and then you can get pregnant. The advantages of an iud is that you can place an iud and leave it in for... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
It's possible : Chlamydia can scar the fallopian tubes and lead to infertility. With that said, not all women with chlamydia have scarring or have difficulty with ge... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Yes: Dha (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega 3 fatty acid that is vital to your baby's early neurologic and visual growth/development. It is found in many ... Read More
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Aug 13, 2013
I recommend Dr. Enggano. He is clearly very knowledgable about OB/GYN. The responses he provides on Healthtap are informative, clear & accurate. He is providing a valuable service to the public via He...Read More
Aug 13, 2013
Highly recommend Dr. Enggano. His answers are highly informative, personal and accurate. Very knowledgeable doctor with a thoughtful caring manner.
Aug 19, 2013
Dr. Enggano provides helpful, easy-to-understand answers to questions here on HealthTap. He's a great resource to this community, and I recommend him.
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Preserving my only ovary is definitely a major concern. However doing whats best for my health longevity is top priority. Thank you so much for your reply. Appreciate it greatly!!!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! The cyst I have measured 30×30×34 about 4 weeks ago. Is that very big?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I was diagnosed a year ago and my doctor never told me that I can this
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Tennessee College of Medicine, TN
MD
Residency
PARKLAND HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM
Awards
Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Vitals,com
On Time Physician Award, Vitals.com
Thought Leader, Second Place, Dallas Region, TX - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
MacArthur Obgyn
Baylor Medical Center Irving
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