Dr. Corey Bosin

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have took 2 pregnancy tests one no second yes! went to the hospital wasn't feeling to well and blood work said no. can it to be to early.

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Early pregnancy: Due to the conflict of tests, it would be wise to follow up with another blood pregnancy test to assure that there are no mistakes. Occasionally, the... Read More

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A 43-year-old male asked:

I'm experiencing pain in my left calf on the side. it had been hurting for a couple of hours.. should i be concerned?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Calf Pain: Any pain in one calf could signal a blood clot in the calf. However, in all probability, you are experiencing muscle strain. Just to be sure, let yo... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I am 27 weeks pregnant and i felt my baby kicking more than usual.almost all day n night. is it good or is it coz she s feeling some discomfort inside?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Fetal movement : I always saw that there is no such thing as bad or too much fetal movement. I have found that those who work during the day feel less movement. This... Read More

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A 24-year-old member asked:

I got my period today, if i start taking my pill at anytime during it, will it stop my period? going on a trip and really don't want it!

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

OCP AND PERIODS: Although starting an oral contraceptive may decrease the flow and duration of your current period, it is difficult to predict any future scheduled or ... Read More

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A 22-year-old member asked:

I have type one diabetes and my a1c is 5 but im insulin dependent how will that affect trying to get pregnant ?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Good A1c: Often, elevated a1c levels are associated with miscarriage. In addition, elevated glucose levels at the time of conception may increase the chances o... Read More

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A 29-year-old member asked:

I am 32 weeks pregnant and i suffer from a hard low back pain. what shall i do?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Back pain: In addition end to aforementioned therapies, passive and active stretching can help. In passive stretching, an experienced physical therapist or mass... Read More

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A 49-year-old member asked:

Can salmonella cause infertility for women?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Salmomella: Salmonella is an acute infection of the gastrointestinal tract that causes severe diarrhea. It is not known to cause infertility.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

U/s scan this wk (supposed to b 7 wks) but blighted ovum no fetus just sac (6wks). hcg 16000 then 15000 2days later. u/s says some blood seen. m/c?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Miscar: Unfortunately, a falling hcg, and no indication of fetus on u/s are indicators of a miscarriage.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to take the plan b pill (morning after pill) while i'm currently taking the diet pill adipex?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Safety: It is safe to take Plan B with adipex. However, adipex is not a long term fix for weight control.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

1st ultrasound, ~6 weeks 4days. two amniotic sacs but difficulty viewing 2nd. one heartbeat for sure. what are the chances of viable twins still & how good are the chances of at least one viable baby?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Two Sacs: Human twinning is very common. In fact, ultrasound has shown that it is more common that previously thought. Many times one of the fetus will fail t... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

What are the cycles of cervical mucus?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Cervical Mucous: Cervical mucous is usually most noticeable around the time of ovulation when it is characteristically clear and string like.

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A 56-year-old female asked:

Have chronic shingles with severe pain and stiffening of muscles in both legs. could valtrex (valacyclovir) be causing a lactic acid problem?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Valtrex (valacyclovir): It is unlikely that Valtrex (valacyclovir) is causing muscular aches. The most common side effects are nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have a bump on my pelvis. i noticed i got from my pants being tight but it won't go away what is it? flesh colored and has no pus, its hard.

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Bump: This is probably an ingrown hair follicle, or folliculits. You can try hot compresses several times per day.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I had unprotected sex this past fri/sat, used withdrawal method. took the plan b pill sat evening. close to ovulation. chances of pregnancy?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Contraception : The emergency contraception is Plan B when taken appropriately. Accordingly, it can still fail about 2% of the time. You should consider an oral con... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Is it normal of flowing of white water during pregnency?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

White water: Any type of unusual vaginal discharge during pregnancy should be evaluated. Although a white discharge is normal, anything else may represent amnioti... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

What are the signs that you are ovulating if you have pcos?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Ovulation and PCOS : Unfortunately , the only test for ovulation is pregnancy. You can try ovulation predictor kits. These only test for the hormones produced by the bra... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Last period started 23/3/2014 had sex every other day as trying to get pregnant again i have starte to pee more and keep being sick could i be thank y?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Early pregnancy: The symptoms could represent an early pregnancy. I would advise doing a urine pregnancy test. If it is negative i would repeat it in 10 days. With ... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I have sticky dark vaginal discharge and i'm not due on my period until 2 weeks. it doesn't have an odor and it only started happening 2 days ago.

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Discharge: The discharge could represent old blood or perhaps an infection. Old blood will clear on its own. If the discharge is persistent then have it looked... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I was having an itching sensation at my vagina. on checking i found a layer of whiye sticky liquid coating the walls of my vagina. what should i do?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Vaginal liquid: The itching suggests a yeast infection especially if odor is not present. You can try self treatment with monistat, however, if yeast is not present ... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

22 weeks pregnant and taking 4 mg of suboxone can i stop taking it and will it hurt my baby if i go through w/d?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Withdrawl: Please do not stop taking Suboxone without supervision of a physician. You may experience adverse effects to yourself which can ultimately be harmful... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Me and my boyfriend have been trying to get pregnant for the last 7 months but nothing? could there be something wrong with me?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Infertility: 85% of couples under 35 get pregnant in a year. You may need to give it more time. If not, 40% of infertility is female, 40% male and 20% unknown. ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

So got my period second time this month is that weird or normal since i'm on the birth control shot?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

2nd MP: Sounds like you have some breakthrough bleeding due to the shot. Chances of pregnancy are rare. However, do a home pregnancy test just to be sure.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

When having sex on your ovulation day what's the chances of getting pregnant ? i'mtrying to conceive i've been off depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) since 10/2/12

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Ovulation: Each ovulation is an independent event. It is very tough to give a percentage on the chance of getting pregnant. That being said, however, 85 % of c... Read More

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A member asked:

Birth control change, now have lower right abdomen discomfort while lying down or sitting, is this normal...

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Birth control: Your pain may have nothing to do with changing your pill. The pain could represent muscle strain/pull, could represent a problem with your appendix o... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

When a person waxes does it make it so that some hair doesn't grow back?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Waxing: Usually, waxing will removed hair that is actively growing. It will not prevent the regrowth of hair like certain lasers do. That is why waxing is d... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I had a surgical abortion february 27th of this year. it's now april 17th and i have yet to see my menstrual cycle. and my pregnancy test is positive.

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pregnancy: It would be wise to have an ultrasound soon. You may be pregnant again or the surgical termination failed. If the ultrasound does not show a pregnan... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Can metronidazol 500mg cause a false positive on pregnancy test?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Metronidazole: Metronidazole cannot cause a false positive preg test.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Im on keflex for a bacterial infection.period is always on time. it is now 6 days late. antibiotics have never changed my period. is it normal?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Antibiotic: It is unlikely that your delayed period is due to Keflex usage.

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I got my first depo-provera shot on march 18, to stop my heavy continual vaginal bleeding. it worked but in 5 days i broke out with a rash. is this normal?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Rash: It is possible to develop an allergic reaction following a Depo-Provera injection. I would think that a reaction would occur sooner than described. ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

What would happen to my 3month old baby if i travel to the dominican republic?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Travel: Travel in the third month of pregnancy is usually ok. Any travel, or sitting for long periods of time could increase the chances of blood clots in th... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I was expecting my period around 3/21 but still haven't got it, sore breasts, vaginal discharge but neg. preg. test? was it too early to take the test?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Preg test: Yes, it could be early in therms of taking a preg test. You can repeat in 7 days.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Hi doctor i went for an hsg test on the 16 april 2014. ....my docs says my left tube is occluded at the cornual end.....what can we do?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Occluded Tube: Not a lot that can be done. In the us, most docs have abandoned tubal corrective surgery as the rates for ivf are better than conceiving after the tu... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

39wks pregnant, 3rd child, dull/achy back pain, random contractions that feel like menstrual cramps. onset of labor?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Labor: Absolutely can be signs of labor. All the symptoms you are listing, either alone or in combination can indicate labor. Start thinking of names.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I'm 3 weeks postpartum and clitoris is itching. when i got undressed, i noticed it was very swollen and red spots on my pad. is this an infection?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Swelling: The swelling may represent an infection or an irritation due to something on the pad. Your health provider can take a look. Either way, it sounds li... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

What does it mean when my right side is numb and can't open nothing with right hand ?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Numbness: This may indicate that you are in the process of having a stroke, or brain attack. You should seek medical care as soon as possible. Again, this can... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Aaccidentally ate mold on piece of bread while 34 weeks pregnant. didn't see the mold until i swallowed the bread. is this going to hurt my baby?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Moldy bread: There is no need for alarm. The mold on the bread will not harm either you or the fetus. Chances are that you have eaten very small amounts of mold ... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I recently had a missed miscarriage that required three rounds of cytotec (misoprostol). bleeding stopped after two weeks and began passim more tissue. normal?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Miscarriage : At this time you should have a quant. Hcg and an ultrasound. The HCG will indicate if embryonic tissue is still present. You may have a molar pregnan... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Okay, so i haven't been on alesse and clarus for a about a good 3/4 weeks, i bought a diet pill named abidexin and i need to know if its okay?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Diet pill: Diet pills should be avoided. Focus on eating well and getting enough exercise. Diet pills may help in the near term, however, they will not work in... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I'm 8weeks and 4days pregnant this pregnacy is different from my first one cause i can feel this ball on my lower right under my stomach is that norma?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Early pregnancy: Any mass should be evaluated. An ultrasound would be helpful to confirm fetal viability and dating. An abdominal exam would help make sure that what ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Period ended march 20 had sex march 21 been having period like cramps almost four weeks now.period is due in two days. whats going on?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Cyst: This could represent and ovarian cyst. These usually go away on their own. Also, cramping could represent a pelvic infection. A simple urine pregna... Read More

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A female asked:

Have been taking the contraceptive pill yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for 2yrs. in the last three months have had my period during last active pill days twice.is it a prblm?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

OCP Problems: It is not uncommon to have irregular bleeding at any time with pill usage. Make sure you take the pill the same time each day. After the next cycle ... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I have inappropriate sinus tach (always 120+). does this put me at higher risk for cardiomyopathy with pregnancy?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Tachy: Unlikely that sinus tachycardia would lead to cardiomyopathy during pregnancy. That being said, you should be eval by a cardiologist during pregnancy... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

How can you ovulate regularly and naturally if you have pcos?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

PCOS and ovulation: Those with pcos can ovulate both rarely and occasionally. Those with pcos should not consider themselves as infertile, but sub fertile. Many patient... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Received a pos pregnancy test. been using a cream for 3 of weeks with hydroquinine. i have stopped, but could this have caused birth defects already?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Quinine: Quinine containing products are usually class c by the fda. There are no known birth effects, however, in very large dosages quinine can lead to opt... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Sharp pain in the area where the top right corner where my breast, shoulder and right armpit meet. when i inhale deeply, the pain increases. ideas pls?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pain: Two things come to mind. 1-you may have a local inflammation of the ribs, called chostochondritis. 2- you may have a breast cyst. Either condition... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I've had a tubal ligation done 6 years ago . last period was on february 26, 2014 and have clear stringy discharge . what can that be ?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Stringy discharge: Your history of a tubal ligation is probably not related to the discharge. Even though your periods are not regular, a stringy discharge is probably ... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

3/17\14 positive pregnant test 4/10/14 ultrasound with large sac small yolk..what does that mean? will i miscarry

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Small yolk sac: This sounds reassuring. You are probably in your 5th week. You can always have serial quant. Hcg blood tests done 48 hrs apart. Normally, the HCG (p... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

5 weeks pregnant. think i caught flu. almost a week later, no fever but hacking dry cough and sore throat/ears. should i go see doc about baby/self?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

FLu?: Sound like you have an upper resp. Tract infection. This is usually caused by a virus. There is no need to alarm about the baby. If symptms persist... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to swim while im pregnant in week 16?

Dr. Corey Bosinanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Swimming: Swimming is probably the best exercise to do while pregnant. The buoyancy provided by the water decreases chances of injury and the natural action of... Read More

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