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Gynecology by training. Specializing in Family Planning and public health. Special research in contraception and safe abortion.
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Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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376 Answers
116 Agrees
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Talk to your doc: Often i will have my patients do breathing exercises to help them relax before the exam. If you are not comfortable with your gynecologist you may wan... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: The earlier ultrasounds are more accurate than the later ones. 7 weeks is probably correct.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Patriarchy: Our society has an unhealthy and unrealistic obsession with sex. The concept of a tight vagina is likened to having sex with a virgin. That a tight va... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Check preg test: If the paragard is in place it's unlikely that you're pregnant. To check if it's in place you need to feel for the strings. Put one foot on tub or toi... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Don't burn yourself: The main risks of masturbation with water or jets is the risk of the water. There is no risk of giving yourself an embolism with a water jet. However,... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Trofolastin: Google trofolastin. I think pharmamundi.Com carries it. Of everything for sale this was the only cream i could find that had a clinical study (randomi... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Vaginosis: If you are on Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) you're probably not pregnant. Especially if you've been getting them on time. The white discharge cou... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
There's a chance: Prostinor works about 85%, and because he pulled out there's even less of a chance. However if you're a week late take a pregnancy test. It's possible... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
May need ultrasound: Why was the ct scan done? Are you having pain? Were there any abnormalities on your uterus? (fibroids maybe?) have you had any surgeries like c sectio... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Prob PCOS : Your periods are probably abnormal due to the pcos not the plan b. Are you infertile? Hard to say. I've had many patients able to conceive with pcos. ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
No cure, but...: Often times the symptoms of pcos can be made better by weight loss if you are overweight. Symptoms such as abnormal bleeding and irregular periods can... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Need more info: Did you have your follow-up after your d;c? Did they send pathology to confirm the pregnancy was removed? After 7 weeks your pregnancy test should be ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Depends how soon: Depends when you took it. The sooner after unprotected sex the better it works. Varies from around 95% effective if taken right away to about 85% if t... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Sure but...: What is your concern? To regulate an irregular or heavy period there are many options. Combined hormonal birth control pills are effective and safe. D... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Could be: Sometimes taking a birth control pill or using Plan B can change your menses. Probably it will go back to normal in a couple months. If not go see a d... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Depends: Was the Duphaston for heavy bleeding? Sometimes it takes longer for the Progesterone to start working. If that's the case, keep taking it, and after 3... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
PMDD/PMS: You may have symptoms of pmdd or pms. Talk to your doc. There are good treatments for both of these.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Not yet: 9-11mm is probably too small to ovulate. Typically they are around 20mm when ovulation occurs.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Other causes: Are you sure that it is related to your birth control pills? Maybe there are other things associated with your symptoms. Talk to the doc who prescribe... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
After missed period: Wait until about a week after you miss your period. If you just had unprotected sex in the last 5 days you may benefit from emergency contraception li... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Infertility doc: Unfortunately you have a lower chance of getting pregnant on your own. You need to maximize your chances. Some can afford to see an infertility doc. S... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Probably: Drink more water and see how you feel. If the burning is still there talk to your doc. You may need to restart the Nitrofurantoin or switch to another... Read More
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A female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Possible : Cervical mucous is a poor indicator of pregnancy one way or another. Take a test.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Round ligament pain: Probably what you're feeling is round ligament pain. This is totally normal at your gestation. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or a heating pack may help. See... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Vaginosis : That sounds like vaginosis or trichomonis. Either way if your doc is treating you with Metronidazole you should be covered. Are you still having sympt... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Unlikely: I haven't seen any data showing this helps. Good luck.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
No. : There are very few meds which interfere with birth control. Keep taking your pills. Their efficacy shouldnt change with antibiotics for that surgery. ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes but...: Often times the pap will go back to normal after childbirth. However, you still will need a colposcopy to make sure your cervix doesn't have any sever... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Sounds good: There will not be any interaction between the implanon/nexplanon and the accutane. Most doctors want you to be on a reliable birth control before star... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
On time; yes: Are you getting the Depo-Provera shots on time? If so ten you are protected and you can have sex. If you're getting it late then you need to use extra... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
No evidence : I haven't seen any real evidence for that.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Probably nothing: It's probably nothing to worry about. During sex, the cervix gets irritated sometimes and spotting results. If it continues or gets worse, you'll need... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Nonissue?: Why did you check those levels? Do you have symptoms? Do you have any medical conditions?
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: You will start ovulating as early as two weeks after your miscarriage. If you want to avoid pregnancy you should use contraception.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Possible, but: Possibly, but most likely it's an std. Maybe you got the flu or a cold. But it's just as likely you got chlamydia or gonorrhea in your throat. Go to a... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Prob 3 weeks: It will take a few weeks for the pregnancy test to become positive. I recommend taking it a week after your missed period.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: Yes. In fact it may help you not vomit. Go ahead and eat.
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A female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Normal: This is very common after getting the depo shot. You may not have a period for up to 3 months. The post-sex bleeding is likely not your period either.... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Several days: The bleeding and cramping usually lasts a few days. Take Ibuprofen 600mg every 6 hours with food. If pain or bleeding gets worse, call your doc/clinic... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Yep: There are no contraindications to drinking alcohol after a medication abortion.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: Stress and dehydration both can cause contractions. Try to relax and have a couple glasses of water. If it gets worse give your OB a call.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Cramps: It's normal to have cramping afterwards. Are you taking ibuprofen? That may help; try 600mg every 6 hours. If it gets worse or you have fevers, call y... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Prop not: It takes about 4-6 weeks for the pregnancy hormone levels that a home pregnancy test detects to go down to zero. However, someone can get pregnant as ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Not associated: Neither medication abortion nor surgical abortion is associated with forming cysts.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 16 years experience
Need exam: Without knowing what the sores look like and doing an exam i can't say. Make an appointment with a health clinic.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Any symptoms?: Why did your doc order those tests? Are you feeling tired? Do you have really heavy periods? The hemoglobin is a little low, but not severely low. You... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Depends: Probably unrelated. How was the cyst diagnosed? How large is it? Any pain? Are you pregnant?
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Expected: If sex was particularly rough, it explains the bleeding. If the bleeding does not stop, or if you start soaking a pad in an hour, go to the emergency ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Prob not: If you used a condom correctly, and you're on the pill and you took plan b, the chance if you being pregnant is about (.15)x(.15)x(.15)=0.003 or 0.3 %... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Gynecology 16 years experience
Inhibit sperm: The copper has an inhibitory effect on sperm. They can't swim when there is copper nearby; go figure. The copper iud is about 99% effective. Birth con... Read More
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He is very quick and precise
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, OH
Graduated 2007MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE MED CENTER
Completed 2013
Awards
Preserving Core Values in Science, 2008, Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
Top Gynecologist, First Place, Missouri - Spring
2015
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
Washington University in St. Louis
URGE
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
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