Dr. Heather Pearson Chauhan

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Trust OPK: The OPK is far more accurate than BBT measurements, so go by the OPK not the temperatures.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

1st day of last period:jan 20th, but bled thru feb 1st- feb 2nd bcuz i stopped birth control for 2 days but then started again.when is next period?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Hard to predict: Given that you missed some of your birth control pills, it is very difficult to predict when your next menses will come. Your uterine lining is "confu... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

My friend is expecting twins she has hypermesis and she is shaking she is due on 30th may - what should she do?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Call practitioner: Given that she has hyperemesis and is shaking, she may need to be evaluated by her practitioner to check for dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. I... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

If a paragard copper iud becomes a little out of place is there higher risk of pregnancy? and if so by how much?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Paraguard: "a little out of place" is hard to qualify, but if the iud remains in the upper portion of your uterus (not the lower segment or cervical canal) then ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Had foul watery vaginal discharge 6mnths.ct scan fluid in pod, vaginal swab test culture-e.faecalis found.bleeds while urine little.serious?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Unlikely serious: It would be important to evaluate your urinary symptoms with all of this. Vaginal swabs tend to pick up many types of bacteria so this information is ... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I had a light brown discharge and i have pcos but it was more like just for a day and trying to hav no 2 is this implantation or some issue ?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Unclear: It certainly could be implantation, but it could also just be related to your pcos if you have had irregular bleeding in the past.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with breast feeding.

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Ignore: If you are beyond exhaustion, try pumping. Let someone else give baby pumped milk. Sleep is a must!

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Why is that every time im on my menstrual cycle its very dry and tends to burn ?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Hormonal shift: When your hormones change around the time of your period, your vaginal lubrication decreases and this irritates your vagina as well as your urethra re... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Gestational sac measuring 2 mm u/s shows 4 weeks but i was 4.5 days. bloodwork done in 5w3d first hcg6500 and 5w5d second 9994 after 47hr.normal?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Levels: Ideally you would see the HCG levels double in 48 hours. If you had a blood Progesterone test those results would be helpful too about the prognosis o... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Does smoking weed affect birth control? i don't smoke weed. i just want to know.

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Marijuana: No. It does not change the efficacy of birth control as long as you are taking the birth control correctly.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I'm taking birth control.last friday i got sick from taking energy shots and threw up.i always take my pill at 9.and i threw up at 1am.did i vomit it?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Unlikely: You had most likely absorbed that medication before the vomiting episode.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

What causes cramps on your menstural cycle to hurt so bad?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Anti-inflammatory Rx: During your menstrual cycle, your body produces certain chemicals that induce cramping as your uterus is trying to shed its lining. The best approach ... Read More

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A female asked:

What does it mean placenta is fundo anterior well away from ios? please reply thanks

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

See below.: Fundal means at the top of your uterus closest to your head. Anterior means in the front part of your uterus closest to your belly button. Well away f... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Are you pregnant if you are a week late how to tell if you are pregnant?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Check a test.: If you are a week late for your period, check a pregnancy test.

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A 38-year-old male asked:

I am a little wet after ovulation. i would describe this as moist. does this mean i am pregnant? shouldn't i be completely dry?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Moist normal: Moistness is normal after ovulation. Vaginal secretions vary somewhat throughout cycle.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Can i be pregnant if i miss my shot yesterday and go get it the next day ?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Unlikely: If you were only one day late on your shot the chances are very slim that you could be pregnant. I would use condoms for backup for the next month to ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Can i get implantation bleeding at 7dpo? and can it be dark brown in my urine???

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Both are possible: Both are possible. Stay well hydrated and make sure you don't have any painful or frequent urination symptoms.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

History of uti and yeast infections. after having sex with new partner my vagina has a foul smell to it? is that normal my ph levels are unbalanced?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Need to fix pH: You likely have pH imbalance following UTI and yeast infections. If you smell a fishy odor after sex then you might have a bacterial infection. I woul... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I just found out i'm pregnant i should be either 6or 7 weeks is it ok that i'm only slightly nauseous n never threw up only have diarrhea n can eat?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Perfectly normal: It's very possible that you are having minimal symptoms. They may get worse or you may be lucky and have an easy first trimester.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Is it unhealthy to douche while on your period? what harm can it cause?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Avoid douching: Douching (while on your period or any other time) damages the normal ph of your vagina and puts you at increased risk for having yeast or bacterial in... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

5 month pregnant with several fibroid and latest is 13cm very painful. what should i do now?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Try to wait it out.: It is difficult to treat fibroids during pregnancy so you will likely have to try heat, rest, Tylenol, (acetaminophen) etc. until you deliver. Many fi... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

My right ovary 4.52.72.8cms with volume 17.5cc and left ovary 2.62.23.3 cms with volume 9.8 cc. bilateral polycystic ovary sysmptons.is it pcos?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Could be: Cannot diagnose pcos on ultrasound alone. Need more history and labs.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

30 wks pregnat. my iron is really low , can this any way effect me or my baby in birth and if theres anything i can do to rise my levels, what is it ?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Take iron supplement: Please talk to your doctor, but you still have a couple of months to increase your iron before delivery. Eat iron containing foods, take a supplement ... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I found out during an er visit for a miscarriage that i have a 1cm hard ovarian cyst. this was my 1st pregnancy. should i be concerned?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Follow up: The size and description of the cyst are reassuring, but you should certainly have ultrasound follow up for certainty.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2007, but not all my symptoms fit (such as temporary paralysis), could i have been misdiagnosed?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Fibromyalgia: Rheumatologic conditions such as fibromyalgia are often diagnoses of exclusion meaning that a lot of other things have been ruled out and this is what... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I had a positive hpt yesterday 4 days before missed period, don't have any pregnancy symptoms yet, is that normal&when i should start feeling symptoms?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Early pregnancy nml: It is very normal not to have any pregnancy symptoms so soon after having a positive pregnancy test. You may start having symptoms tomorrow or you may... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Clumpy odorless dicharge pain during sex and slightly itchy?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Yeast?: If you are currently on Miconazole then I am assuming you think this may be a yeast infection. I would finish that treatment and see if the symptoms r... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Lately my nipples have been dry,and somewhat sore, my periods not due for about 10 ten days, my partner and i have protected sex,what could this be?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Irritation: Likely this is caused by dry skin irritation. Try getting some lanolin (usually found in the breastfeeding section) and apply a small amount to the ni... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

When is it safe to ttc after a miscarriage and dnc?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

One regular menses.: You should wait until you have a normal spontaneous menses before attempting pregnancy again. This gives your body time to build a health uterine lini... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Can sperm on the lips of the vagina drip inside and cause pregnancy even after washing the vagina immediately? yesterday was the last day of my period

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Highly unlikely: Pregnancy would be highly unlikely with the scenario that you just described, but if there was any vaginal penetration that preceded the ejaculation t... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Hi i had my period august 20-23 an i had sex on the 23 an i been seen blood with clots in it can i be pregnant ?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Highly unlikely: It is highly unlikely if it was a normal period, but you should probably check a pregnancy test early next week.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

21 year old with very painful periods every other month. odd months- left side pain in a particular spot. even months- pain in mid stomach/crotch area?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Ovulation: Depending upon how your ovaries are sitting in your pelvis you could be having ovulatory pains left/center as opposed to left/right.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Im pregnant and lately i've been burping and i feel like im going to vomit but i don't i also have been farting alot.is there anytging i can take?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Increased gas: This is a common occurrence in pregnancy. Often over the counter gasx (simethicone) will help with this and is very safe in pregnancy.

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A 25-year-old member asked:

My last period was 7th september 2015. i have a very regular cycle of 28days. i missed my period in october. i have all pregnancy symptoms going naus?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Take a test: The first thing that you need to do is take a pregnancy test. This will allow you to evaluate the symptoms further.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I got my period 11 days early this month and after my last period i had spotting a few days later. this is irregular for me should i be worried? 23yrs

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Monitor it: Monitor it for another 30-60 days. It could be due to stress or other circumstances and may resolve itself.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I recently had a hsv-1 breakout (genital) and it is still itching even after all sores have healed, is this normal?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Yes: It may take even 2 weeks for all the nerve tissue to feel normal again.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

If my 1st&2nd trimester ultrasounds are giving me a conception date of aug 24-28 is it safe to say i concieved around this time or could i have still concieved from a july 27 encounter being off 4week?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Unlikely: It is unlikely that with two ultrasounds agreeing on conception date that a 4 week error could be made.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Had the mirena (levonorgestrel) removed dec 3 i ovulated dec 17 dec 21 i bleed for two days inhad sex the 13-17 do you know why i bleeding is that my period it 28 days?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Who knows: It will probably take 2-3 months for your body to regulate things after having your IUD removed.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I'm peeing every hour. as of this morning, i found thick lotion-like vaginal discharge. not clumpy or itchy. no burning/pain. google says i'm pregnant?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Really?: Google says you're pregnant? If that is a concern, take a pregnancy test.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I started bc two days ago to regulate my spotting between periods. i started spotting again today. how long does bc take to take effect?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

One pack usually: It usually takes your body at least a month to begin regulating. It takes one pack of pills taken perfectly to insure contraceptive benefit. Some peop... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I had a water break at 23 weeks pregnancy did i commit any mistake? i had no infection but i feel guilty all the time? is it due to carelessness?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Not your fault.: I do not know the whole story, but it would be highly unlikely that anything you might have done could have caused the premature membrane rupture. Bef... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I haven't started my period in over 8 weeks?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Check for pregnancy: Check a pregnancy test, and if it is negative i would give it another 4 weeks to appear before seeking a medical provider opinion since you have a his... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

Been bleeding for 3 weeks. but not in any pain. started after sex.

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Recent pap smear: It would be important to check for any lesions on your cervix or polyps because they could cause prolonged bleeding after trauma (sex.).

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A 19-year-old female asked:

What are the uterus and the womb in the female reproductive system ? is there any difference between them ?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Same thing: These are two words for the same part of female anatomy.

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Can benign breast lumps cause the shape of your breast to change? can it still be benign if shape changes occur?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Benign breast issue: If they are large enough, benign breast lumps can change your breast shape. Even if shape changes occur that does not necessarily mean that the lump i... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Had a rt breast biopsy and they added a marker because i have a huge cyst now i'm pregnant and it hurts bad anything to worry about?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Follow up: It is unlikely anything bad, but you should see someone to evaluate the cyst if you feel like it is enlarging.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I'm not sure of my period due date and i've joined in swimming,can a panty liner stop my period leak if i get my periods suddenly while swimming?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

No.: if you want to stop blood leakage while swimming you will need a tampon

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A 48-year-old female asked:

Hi, i had the novasure procedure done 10th december last year, no periods up to yet but the last week or more my breasts hurt. is this normal?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

Yes.: You are still having the same hormonal shifts but since you had the procedure you have little or no bleeding.

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A female asked:

Hi there i have been off the pill for a year now and still not pregnant? what do i do now? thanks

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

See a provider : I would recommend that you see a provider to have a full history and physical done so you can determine your next step which might include some blood ... Read More

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A 40-year-old female asked:

Have marean in just over 4years always had a period on it but it was brown this time and only had it a few hours?

Obstetrics & Gynecology 22 years experience

No worries.: Likely just because your uterine lining is thin. Watch it over next few cycles. Doesn't sound worrisome.

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