Dr. Andrea Moore
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Rutherfordton, NC
20 years experience female
Locations
Rutherford OB-GYN Associates, PA
Rutherfordton, NC
About
Bio
Originally from South Carolina, where I went to medical school. My residency was in Baltimore, MD and then I returned to North Carolina to practice medicine. I am practicing in all female practice, loving my job! I am married with four children, who keep us busy!
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
United States: North Carolina
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
90 Answers
142 Agrees
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Cramps may be normal: Some women experience uterine cramping during their cycles. It is the body's response to the changing level of hormones. It can be normal, but if your... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Lupron (leuprolide) shrinks size: If your uterus is the size of a 5month pregnancy, you may have several large fibroids. Management is based on your symptoms and your desire for future... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
This is normal: At nineteen weeks, your baby is still so small that you may not feel every movement. Please be assured that as the baby continues to grow, you will no... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: Typically 2-3 semen analyses are obtained over 3 months before any final conclusion is made regarding baseline quality and quantity. Commonly used val... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Yes: It is ok to drink different variations of tea as long as this is done in moderation. It is recommended that the majority of your fluid intake should b... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Know your cycle: The average cycle pattern is 28 days with ovulation occurring around day 14. You are most fertile shortly before ovulation and this time should be avo... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: If you continue to have repeat vaginal infections, talk over your history and symptoms with your doctor. Normally, semen should not cause bacterial in... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes: It may take a while for your cycle pattern to regulate after stopping birth control. Consider your reason for starting birth control. If it was to reg... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
No: Some women experience pain with their cycles and some women do not. The symptoms experienced by a woman may also change during her reproductive years.... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Monitor your symptom: It is not uncommon to remain a little irritated shortly after treatment for a vaginal infection. It can take some time to regain the normal balance of... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Know your cycle : When trying to become pregnant, or to prevent pregnancy, it is important to know your cycle pattern. Depending on the length of your cycle, this time ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes: Once you give birth, either by vaginal delivery or cesarean section, you will immediately bleed. This bleeding may seem heavy, especially since you ha... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
It is unlikely : If you are experiencing bleeding, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. You can always take a pregnancy test or see your doctor. Determine what is you... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
It may be pregnancy: The most common cause of a missed cycle is pregnancy. If you are not on any form of birth control, you may want to take a pregnancy test. If the test ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See your doctor : While it may be true that some women can feel when they are ovulating, both of the ovaries are sensitive and respond to the hormones released around o... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Unlikely: It is very unlikely that your girlfriend is pregnant from that sexual interaction. Besides the exposure to the mouth flora and other secretions, you w... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Bladder infection: See your doctor soon regarding your symptoms. It is very likely that you have an uti, but you will need to be tested for it and other causes need to b... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
No: A corpus luteum cyst is the cyst that remains after an egg is released during ovulation. If you become pregnant, that cyst helps maintain the early pr... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes, call the doctor: It is recommended to see your doctor anytime you have abnormal bleeding after menopause. Even though you may have a reason for the bleeding, you will ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See your doctor: There are many things that can these symptoms and you may be suffering from more than one condition. It is unusual for a woman of your age to be feeli... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes: The increased levels of hormones during pregnancy can cause vaginal discharge. Some days it can be thin, clear and runny, other days it can be white, ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Usually not: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) causes ovarian suppression and ovulation. It can cause you not to have a cycle and experience symptoms similar to m... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
No: When women become aroused, the body normally produce secretions in the vagina to help with lubrication and procreation. If this is a one-time occurren... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes: It is recommended to continue with pap smears after a hysterectomy for cancerous reasons. The pap smear will collect cells from your vaginal walls. Th... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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It is unlikely: Clomiphene is used to help enhance ovulation. Menopause is the time period where there is decline in egg production and therefore, decreased ovulation... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See your doctor: Stopping birth control that you may have taken for a while may cause a change in your cycle pattern. Consider your cycle history before you started bi... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See your doctor: It appears you have some questions and concerns about your current condition. It is okay to feel conflicted. It may be a good idea to see your doctor ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Normal process: When women ovulate every month, the ovary produces an egg to be released for fertilization. The egg is released from a cyst on the ovary. If that egg ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See your doctor: It is best to be seen by a doctor to help determine the cause of the bumps. Most conditions can be diagnosed upon examination but testing may be neces... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See your doctor: Your current symptoms may be something new. Some women experience yeast infections after antibiotic treatment while others get bacterial infections af... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Take a test: If you are unsure if you are pregnant, take a pregnancy test. About 20% of pregnancies experience some type of bleeding. You can schedule an appointme... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See your doctor: Anytime you have discolored nipple discharge, you will want to be seen by your doctor. You will need to rule out causes, such as infection or possible... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes: If you have had a cesarean section without complication in the past, you should be able to tolerate an abortion. Abortions, whether for miscarriage or... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Check with doctor : Depending on your cycle history, and the reason for the d&c, this may be normal. Check with your doctor to determine realistic expectations for the ti... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See your doctor: A visit to your doctor can help determine why you may be having irregular cycles. The most common cycle pattern is bleeding consecutively for 5-7 days... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
It may be hormones: There is an abrupt change in your level of hormones around your cycles. This withdrawal of hormones can cause such symptoms as headaches, cramps, and ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Usually not : The average age of menopause is around 52. If you have a family history of early menopause, you may experience symptoms sooner. Dark blood with slight... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Strong contractions: Braxton hicks contractions are mild contractions of the uterus as your body prepares for labor. Often women describe true labor as progressively worse... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
It is unlikely: If you are unsure if you are pregnant, see your doctor. Sometimes tests are done too early, so a good rule of thumb is to test for pregnancy if your c... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes : Fibromyalgia is often a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning, a cause could not be determined for a group of symptoms. Pain and soreness occurring in diffe... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See your doctor : If you are noticing a sudden change in your cycle pattern that is recurring, you may want to see your doctor. They will be able to obtain your history... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes: It has been shown that diet, exercise, and weight loss can cause the return of regular cycles and potential ovulation. Clomid (clomiphene) is used to ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Rule out Pregnancy: If you notice a change in your cycle pattern, meaning you have missed a period, and you are not on birth control, you may be pregnant. You will need t... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes : It is common to start your cycle with a little spotting. Your bleeding could get progressively heavier, level off, then decrease to spotting again at ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Pregnancy test: It is a good time to obtain a pregnancy test. If your cycles are regular, the test may be positive at this time. Continue to monitor your symptoms. If... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Missed cycle: It is a good rule to test for pregnancy the day of missed cycle, however it is possible that you may be pregnant. Monitor your days and when your cycl... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See your doctor: Pco can make it difficult to become pregnant, but there are treatments. See your doctor for a full work up regarding your fertility history. Other cau... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
This could be normal: It is not uncommon to have variations in how your bleeding presents during your cycle. Some cycles start off with pink spotting, then progress to heav... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes: Procardia (nifedipine) and vistaril have been used to manage women with preterm labor. They work differently to help control symptoms and can be taken... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See your doctor : Have you traveled lately? Can you think of anything you have been exposed to that can cause these symptoms? If you are unsure, see your doctor. They w... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Moore is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Moore is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you for your answer. I was pregnant and lost the baby at 6 weeks
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks This is what I thought but no I'm not on birth control anyway
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Thanks for your quick reply! Could this mean i 've cancer shouldnt i have healed by now so afraid
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, SC
Graduated 2003MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Asheville Region, NC - Summer
2013
Thought Leader, Second Place, Asheville Region, NC - Summer
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, North Carolina - Summer
2013
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