Dr. Faraj Touchan
Obstetrics and Gynecology
MONTCLAIR, NJ
19 years experience male
Locations
Essex womens health
MONTCLAIR, NJ
About
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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: New Jersey, New York
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
48 Answers
1 Agree
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Need exam : Lot of reasons
You need to be examined by gynecologist to diagnose it it is just warts or lesions or hyperplasia
Need medical exam cultures and possi... Read More
506 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Yes: yes it is safe outside the first trimester
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Yes: although we dont recommend sweetener to anybody because of chemicals it does not have effect on pregnancy we know of
i would avoid it in the first tri... Read More
502 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Could be scarring: knowing what type of cyst is very critical to predict future symptoms.
what they told you is only true if it was clear cyst.
but if it contained blood... Read More
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
No: as long there was no direct intercourse, then pregnancy is almost impossible
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Observation: i would recommend observation and taking a medicine called methergine for a week instead of having second D&C
but without direct exam it is hard t... Read More
502 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Irregular period: the first sign is usually missing period
if someone have usually irregular period they may not know they are pregnant
and some people have very little... Read More
507 viewsReviewed >2 years agoMerged
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Type of iud: This could be known side effect of iud especially paragard 10 years iud
Other reasons could include obesity or polyp
Medical exam is important to de... Read More
504 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Smell changes: pregnancy alter smell and taste sense
so a lot of previously normal smells might cause nausea and cooked meat could be one of them
this symptoms usua... Read More
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Need exam: At 46 the most common reason is anovulation which is hormonal
But you need to be examined and have ultrasound done to rule out fibroids or polyps or ... Read More
503 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Do you mean: do you mean high LH surge
because without the surge no ovulation happened which means pregnancy is extremely unlikely
502 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
They don’t: Most polyps don’t go on their own
But cancer risk in someone as young as you is slim less than1%
So you don’t have time have surgery unless it is caus... Read More
505 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Laparoscopy: The best practice is doing the surgery as outpatient using laparoscopic approach
Tubal resection is preferred over ligation to decrease risk of ovari... Read More
506 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
No: Please see your doctor immediately this could mean a miscarriage or sub chorionic bleed
You need ultrasound immediately
502 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Depends: answer depends on your risk factors for breast cancer and you family history
if low risk and no family history you can have mammogram every 2 years be... Read More
502 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Need exam and cultur: this could be due to an infection
you need to see your primary doctor for culture and possible antibiotics treatment
final diagnosis need history and ... Read More
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Not normal: You need to see gynecologist to find the reason
There is multiple reasons
Could be hormonal like premature ovarian failure or early menopause or not ... Read More
506 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Pregnancy test : If pregnancy test is negative nothing to worry about wait for couple days and period will follow most likely
506 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
It is very safe: it is recommended drug in the first trimester in patients with low progestrone or what we call it luteal phase defect, to decrease risk of miscarriage... Read More
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Try saline sonogram: normal ultrasounds are not very good to diagnose polyps which a blood clot could resemble it, so if the clots moved it wont show
if you want definitiv... Read More
502 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Nothing: although we do not recommend using marijuana because of lot of bad effects on body.
there is no harm if you using metronidazole gel
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Too early : Periods are lot of times unreliable
With hcg 227 it is normal not to see pregnancy on ultrasound
Please repeat hcg in 48 hours and if increase more t... Read More
506 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Unknown: There is no studies to confirm safety or not
I would recommend to avoid till after delivery
503 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
No need for surgery : Your cysts are very small and usually don’t require surgery
But to give right answer need to know your age and lot other ultrasound specifications of... Read More
505 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Yes: This is not normal
I don’t know what pills he is giving you but termination pills should not be used beyond the event
And if there is a mass a biopsy ... Read More
503 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
No: It will only increase suspicion, but the final answer requires a biopsy
506 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Normal: Please see your doctor to find if there is reason for multiple miscarriages
But getting pregnant is no problem
500 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Depends: If bleeding continue or get worse go to ER
If not be sure to see your doctor in the morning
500 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Yes: Amenorrhea due to pcos is common due to no ovulation but it is not a good thing or protection because eventually you will have a very heavy period aft... Read More
503 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Glucose : You need to have your 1 hour glucola at this time of pregnancy
If normal you are ok eating sweets in moderation
506 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Yes: surgery is challenging and contain risk of bleeding or injury to ureter which will require big surgery to repair
results not very well studied.
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Different methods: after diagnosing the reason for the irregular cycles
treatment could include:
1- depo provera shots.
2- mirena IUD.
3- sometimes surgical like D&... Read More
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
No: The genetic testing happen to embryo not sperms
504 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 75-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Please see doctor: Sometimes heart attack could come as left breast pain
Please seek medical advice in ER air your doctor immediately
506 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
None: There is on scientific evidence that any food promotes lung maturity and health
Beta methasone which is an injectable steroid is proved to promote lu... Read More
504 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Test: First you need to get cultured and prove the yeast infection and get sensitivity tone sure treatment is effective
Be sure to be checked for diabetes ... Read More
505 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Normal: It is normal to bleed sometimes for over a week after miscarriage as long it is not heavy and ULtrasound did not show any tissue left
506 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Yes: olive leaf is safe natural products
it wont affect birth control safety
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Yes: If it is done outside first trimester you should be fine
504 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Pregnancy test: Please do pregnancy test if negative nothing to worry about the period is probably coming soon
506 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Get ready: 1- lot of water and hydration.
2- move a lot in long flights to avoid blood clots and do ankle exercises or wear compression stockings.
3- recommend a... Read More
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Most likely : It is ovulation bleeding but you should do an ultrasound to rule out other causes like polyps
506 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
You need an exam: You need to have them cultured for appropriate treatment and rule out infections
503 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
500 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Very unlikely : If you mean you have diabetes it could cause multiple yeast infections which could cause pain and irritation
But def not bumps
You should be examined... Read More
504 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
It depends: i would need much more information to help
like the size of the fibroids and the location and pregnancy history
but if it is causing you heavy bleedin... Read More
502 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Need gyn exam: the most likely reason would be yeast infection
but you need to see gynecologist for exam and rule out other causes like STDs and will prescribe you ... Read More
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Faraj Touchananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
No: it depends how far are u in pregnancy
but we recommend low impact sport in pregnancy
light runing is ok
507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Nov 27, 2015
This Thanksgiving, I wanted to share my appreciation for all that you do! Thank you, doctor! :)
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Touchan is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Your answer was very helpful, thanks! Thank you very much for your help. I really appreciate it.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine, Syria
Graduated 2003MD
Awards
Most Influential, Second Place, the Newark Region - Spring
2017
Top Doctor, Second Place, New Jersey - Spring
2017
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, New Jersey - Spring
2017
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