Dr. Colleen Foos
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Camp Hill, PA
33 years experience female
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Foos OB/GYN PC
Camp Hill, PA
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Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Bio
I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1990. I did my residency at Madigan Army Medical Center from 1990-1994 and served in the Army as an ObGyn for 8 years. I have practiced Obstetrics and gynecology in Central PA since 1998. I currently own my own practice in Camp Hill, PA. I enjoy musical theater, travel, art and reading. I have been continually Board Cerified since 1996.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
No: Usually round ligament pain starts around 15-20 wks of pregnancy; by that time, a retroverted (backward tilting) uterus is so large it neither tilts f... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Due to skin color: The veins you are seeing are close to the surface of your skin. That fact that you are seeing them is most likely due to your skin's paleness. This is... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
I got my period earlier this month from the 2-6 and i got it again yesterday. should i see a doctor?
Dr. Colleen Foosanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Maybe: If you got your period on July 2, then again on July 27, then this is a 26 day cycle. Normal cycles can vary 21-35 days. It may be normal. But you sho... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
No: Usually I have patients wait at least 6 weeks depending on the type of surgery. Then I do an exam in the office to make sure the patient is fully heal... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
It's not the Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol): While Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) has a slight diuretic effect ( removes water weight), a 16 lb weight gain is not due to stopping Yaz (d... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Tap water is safe: Generally, tap water in the USA is safe to drink. The chlorine in the water is necessary to prevent the growth of bacteria that could be harmful. So... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
No: Dermoid is caused by stem cells which have been present in your body since you were an embryo. These stem cells grow and form a tumor. It is not a bab... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes: Repeat the plan b; then see your doctor to get on a more reliable long term birth control. There are lots of options. Nexplanon, nuvaring, and Mirena ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Probably benign: If the 3.4 cm ovarian cyst is unchanged after ultrasounds every 3 mos for 3 years, it is likely benign. Would recommend backing off on ultrasound to ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Costochondritis: If you are tender to the touch on the ribs, it may be inflammation of the ribs/cartilage due to expansion of the abdomen/ rib cage with pregnancy. Oth... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Lots of possibilitie: Perimenopause, anatomical abnormality (fibroid, polyp, cancer), infection, abnormal thyroid function. Needs eval by gyn.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Chlamydia, Pap: Hpv is transmitted by skin to skin contact. At your age you should have a pap and chlamydia screening.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Return of normal ovulation can take a few months. If no menses by 6 mos, see gyn.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
1 month : Usually you should get your period after the first pill pack.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Vaginitis: If you did not miss any pills this cycle, and had the break through bleeding, along w/ burning, suspect vaginitis. Try Monistat over the counter. If n... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
It's normal: Masturbation is a normal part of human sexuality. It will not harm you and you should not be ashamed. However, it should be private.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Needle hit a nerve: Probably the needle hit a nerve. The electric feeling/ tingling will subside on its own. There should not be any lasting problem. If symptoms continu... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Possibly: I would go with the June 15 as 1st day of last menstrual period, in my practice. But I'd check an ultrasound to be sure of your dates.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Foos is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Foos is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you for your quick reply. I've been on the fence about waiting-out the discomfort vs. seeing a specialist, so if it doesn't subside I will def. make a proper dr's ...Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you ,your answer was very helpful! (Kyaw Khin )
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks but i didn't really understand it
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, PA
Graduated 1990MD
Residency
Madigan Army Medical Center
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