Dr. Monique Ruberu
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Meadow brook, PA
21 years experience female
Locations
Deeney and associates
Meadow brook, PA
About
Bio
I am a board certified Ob/Gyn, currently working in Philadelphia. I feel very blessed to have a job that I love! I am a happily married mother of 3 and have lived all over the world :) I bring my faith to all aspects of my life and believe in the power of prayer !
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Languages spoken
English
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176 Answers
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Vaginitis specialist: It's time you see a vaginitis specialist.... Check in your area to see if there is one you can see... If you are bring treated for BV it is really imp... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Change in breast : Go and see your doctor for an evaluation... Impossible to say if it is of concern without an evaluation for rash or infection.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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See your doc: With pain and redness it is important to make sure there is no infection... See if you can have your doc look at it...
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Decreased libido: Women's sex drive is more linked to the emotional state than man's ..... If you feel like you are not loved, respected, like you are not able to commu... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Ovulation... : If you have 28 day cycles it seems that you may have been in the right window ... You might want to use ovulation kits if they are available to you to... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Decreased libido: Women's sex drive is more linked to the emotional state than man's ..... If you feel like you are not loved, respected, like you are not able to commu... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Pelvic pain : It may not be related to your miscarriage, but if it is bothering you you deserve to have a full evaluation...
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Preg? : Most likely not if you have been on the birth control for a while, but nothing is 100% effective except abstinence.... Only condoms reduce the risk of... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Pain: Could be a bartholyns cyst, or an abscess... I would advise you to follow up with your dr for an exam.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy discharge: It is very common to have discharge in pregnancy as long as it is not causing itching, burning, irritation or a bad odor it may be normal...Have your ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Libido: Thyroid dysfunction, depression and medications can all affect your libido... It may also result from unresolved issues in your relationship and a lac... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Debt history: You should see your obgyn for pre conceptual counselling so they are aware of you and able to start blood thinners as soon as they are needed... They ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Discharge: Difficult to say without doing a swab and exam.... Go see your doctor at that time to get a true diagnosis could be yeast, bv, or a slew of stds.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Trying to get preg: Sometimes birth control masks underlying problems... When you stop taking the pills the abnormal periods come back...Use ovulation kits to figure out ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Miscarraige : Usually with miscarriages people find out with bleeding, cramping or ultrasound findings... The risk for miscarraige drops after the 1st trimester.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Many: There are possible physical and emotional side effects of multiple abortions... Too many d&e procedures especially when infection is involved may resu... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Pills: Start your ovps on the 1st day of bleeding to reduce mid cycle breakthrough bleeding.... If you are concerned about pregnancy consider taking a test.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: If you are sexually active and over 21 you should have an exam to perform a pap and std testing.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Two sizes: Most women have one breast that is slightly larger than the other so yes it can be normal.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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See your doc: Could be a sign of infection or an ovarian cyst.. Go see your doc for an exam.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Pain: Without a physical exam it is difficult to say... Could be a small tear to the area or an infection... See your doc.
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Try tomato juice: May help to reduce your cramps in a few weeks.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Vag discharge: Discharge is a problem that many suffer with...The quality and quantity of it change according to your hormone levels during the month ... The timing ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Allergy?: You might be allergic to the lubricants/condoms you are using...
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A female asked:
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Nausea in3rd: Nausea in the 3rd trimester may be due to reflux... Try an antacid and see if it is better
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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If unprotected: If unprotected intercourse there is a chance if the egg was still hanging around, but as you get farther away from day of ovulation the chances decrea... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Likely not: If your test was negative and there was no exposure to semen.. If no cycle in 1 week test again to be sure.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Breast issues: I would advise that you go and see your breast surgeon for an evaluation.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Ouch!: I'm so sorry that you are experiencing this, i would highly advise that you go and see your provider asap for an evaluation. This is not a normal resp... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Discharge: There are many causes for discharge... Some are normal others are not... I would suggest that you follow up in your obgyns office to evaluate your dis... Read More
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A 47-year-old male asked:
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Not usually: But you may react differently to most.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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See a doc: Bleeding daily is not normal, i'm not sure if you are still on birth control or if you stopped after the 1 month, regardless you should be seen for an... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Early us: The early us is more reliable that the later ones... The ultrasound become less accurate for dating as the pregnancy goes on.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Dump the razor: Shaving with a razor can cause tiny cuts that get infected... Get rid of the razor, ask your doc to treat infection if there is one and switch to a be... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Pain: Severe cramps are common, but can be treated... Don't suffer, go and see your doctor... There are options.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Wetness: If the wetness is due to discharge and it is itchy or burning there may be a treatment... See your doctor... Otherwise if it is due to sweating or inc... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Bleeding: The spotting could have been caused by irritation of the cervix or a small bleed within the uterus. The only way to diagnose is with physical exam or ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Milk leaking: It could be the smell of your milk leaking out onto your bra.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Bleeding: Bleeding after intercourse isn't normal , could be a sign of a vaginal irritation, infection or abnormality with the anatomy such as a polyp or fibroi... Read More
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A 47-year-old male asked:
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Not usually: But you may react differently to most.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Holistic? : There maybe some benefits to acupuncture or acupressure for essential tremors.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Fainting: This could be due to many things... Easiest of which to solve is dehydration... Drink 6-8 bottles of water a day and see if it improves.If not call yo... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Get the biopsy: The most important timing is to check the biopsy and see if this is normal vs hyperplasia vs something more serious... Then you can think about treatm... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Urologist: Go see a urologist to test you for interstitial cystitis or another abnormality that is causing recurrent UTI symptoms.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Placental abruption: If the placenta deprecated from the uterus you would experience severe abdominal cramping that sometimes results in bleeding that is hidden behind the... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Physical activity: Much like exercising intercourse can increase your heart rate... No chest pain or shortness of breath... Should be ok.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily: Sounds like you are having some abnormal bleeding over the age of 35, i would advise that you see your provider for evaluation.
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Cervical ripening: Ask your doc if they can give you medicine to place in your vagina to ripen your cervix the night before, and try again in the office.
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Depends: The answer to this depends on your personal medical and family medical history... Your risk of heart disease, breast cancer, risk for blood clots, smo... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Sounds like iud?: If she had an iud placed you can expect abnormal bleeding for at least the 1st three months if there is Progesterone within it, if no Progesterone may... Read More
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Aug 11, 2013
Very accurate and timely responses.
Aug 19, 2013
Great answers, thank you!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Ruberu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you! hcg is very low and not doubling even after 72 hrs. The nurse asked to wait 1 wk before next blood test. Good idea? Or not?
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This made me feel good. Thanks! i have many confusing questions. can we please have a gmail chat at alini.tiwari@gmail.com. Thanks
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I am getting CT and hysterectomy ASAP and I so aporeciate yours prayer
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, TX
Graduated 2002MD
Awards
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Pennsylvania - Summer
2013
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