Dr. Lori Mcneal
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Independence, KS
36 years experience female
Locations
Greenwood OB-GYN Associates
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Thursday: Closed
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About
Bio
I have been in private practice as a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist for 24 years. I have delivered a wide variety of patients including high risk obstetrics. I also treat patients with endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, pelvic pain, and bioidentical ERT for menopause.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
United States: Arizona, Mississippi, New Mexico
Doctor Q&A
213 Answers
14 Agrees
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lori Mcnealanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Missed period.: I would recommend you see your gynecologist for a formal blood test to confirm or deny pregnancy.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Spotting: you need to see your gyn as soon as possible for confirmation of a normal pregnancy. Any bleeding in pregnancy needs to be investigated.
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A female asked:
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Hemo: I think you are asking if you are anemic from blood loss during your period. Most periods don't cause profound anemia but you should Hydrate well. M... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Don't do castor oil to induce labor. Very miserable with pushing and severe dehydration can result.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Elective C-section: Unfortunately, pregnant women sometimes need to have their cervix checked to rule out any infection or premature dilation. That would not be good car... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Pregnant with cold: The cold virus does not cross placenta and travel to baby. You need to keep your fever down using acetominophen and keep well hydrated.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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High risk pregnancy: More than likely, you will need a cerclage for your incompetent cervix with a new pregnancy. The radial artery occlusion was due to some clotting pro... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Empty sac: Although you have an empty sac, you are still producing pregnancy hormone and will still have the symptoms of pregnancy.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Bleach: it is safe to bleach your hair but many times your skin can be much more sensitive and prone to rashes. Also, make sure there is adequate ventilation... Read More
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A member asked:
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Conception: It is a good sign that your wife can get pregnant. I would check a Progesterone level in the next cycle as she miscarried. Genetic studies on the pr... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Cramps: Aerobic exercise and a calcium/ magnesium supplement can help relieve cramps. Of course, an anti- inflammatory such as Ibuprofen taken before the ons... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Misoprostol: You could be passing lining of the uterus as well as the gestational sac. It is very important to follow up with your doctor for repeat ultrasound an... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Cervix tingling: Douching does not prevent pregnancy. If you miss a period, definitely do a pregnancy test.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Augmentin: Augmentin is a penicillin and all penicillins are safe in pregnancy. Unfortunately, UTI's are common in pregnancy but make sure you are well hydrated... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Lisinopril: The Lisinopril is controlling your blood pressure but the cigarette smoking and elevated lipids place you at risk for cardiovascular disease. Diet, ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Ovulation: Lots of clear discharge is normal during ovulation. The crampy feeling can be ovulation pain. No sex equals not pregnant.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Poor menstrual flow: You could have stenosis or narrowing of cervix especially if you had any procedures to your cervix. If periods much lighter, you should also get pelv... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Fish oil: Fish oil can cause thinning of the blood and more bleeding. I would avoid it after 36 weeks.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Late period: Probably not pregnant if having normal period. If abnormal bleeding, would do a home pregnancy test and see your doctor if it is positive.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
HCG levels: In early pregnancy the HCG levels should double every 48 hrs. By 7 weeks and a level over 33,000, ultrasound should show a fetal pole with a heartbea... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Blood post period: The vagina has a series of crevices and not just a smooth cylinder. This sounds like the end of the period that is being discharged.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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BCP timing: If you are taking the pill earlier than usual, you will be protected. If the pill is taken longer than 24 hrs ( especially extreme low dose pills lik... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lori Mcnealanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Mirena (levonorgestrel): It sounds like you are having palpitations or some other abnormal cardiac rhythm. I doubt this is related to the Progesterone in the Mirena (levonorg... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Discharge: The birth control pill can cause increase in thick vaginal mucus to prevent sperm penetration. If there is no infection, may need to use a nonhormon... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Weight gain: I would stick to the three square meals and healthy snacks. In the first trimester, a woman only needs about 200 extra calories above normal which am... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Heart symptoms: You could be anemic which exacerbates symptoms in pregnancy. I think you should see a cardiologist for EKG and possible Holter monitoring to detect a... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Cholesterol: Cholesterol levels in pregnancy are not a true picture of heart disease as these can be falsely elevated. I would wait and do a fasting lipid profile... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Vag infection: You could have a mixed infection or not the right treatment for the type of infection. See your gyno.
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A 17-year-old member asked:
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Nausea with period: If this is a normal period at the right time, i doubt you are pregnant. When in doubt, take a home pregnancy test. These symptoms can accompany your... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Vaginal bump: Vaginal itching can be a sign of infection. See your gyn for the itching and the bump.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Clomid (clomiphene): Cramping on day 14 could have been ovulation pain. If using clomid, (clomiphene) i always recommend tracking ovulation either by basal body temperatu... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Open cervix: After a woman has a baby, the opening of the cervix changes. This sounds like a normal cervix. If in doubt, your gyn can check for you. This in no ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Ectopic: I would start with a pregnancy test. They are very sensitive within 1-2 days of a missed period. If positive and especially if having bleeding with ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Depo-Provera: Irregular bleeding normal with Depo-Provera. If continues and having more pain, follow up with gyn especially with history of ovarian cysts.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Sperm survival: Sperm can survive inside a woman's body up to 6-7 days under the right conditions.first day of intercourse would be day 1
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Aviane: I would take the fourth week in this cycle and let yourself have a period then go back to skipping that week and taking it continuously next pack. Th... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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S/P tubal ligation: Reconnecting the tubes ( tubal reanastomosis) can be accomplished if there is enough tube to put back together and is not 100 percent effective. Many... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Vaginal itching: It sounds like a yeast infection but you should see your doctor for treatment.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Pelvic pain: Well first off , I would recommend that you do a pregnancy test. You should definitely see your gyn either way for the pelvic pain.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Albuterol treatment: Yes, albuterol nebulizers and inhalers are safe in pregnancy. Use them if you need them!
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A male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
IVF: yes, avoidance of ejacuation for 48 hrs prior to retrieval would optimize counts.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Bump on bikini line: Sounds like an inflamed hair follicle or sebaceous cyst. I would keep heat packs on it to hp any drainage but you may want to see your doctor. It ma... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Burning in chest: this is most likely viral but I would recommend that you see your doctor as pregnant women cannot take all over the counter meds.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Period with nursing: This is a normal variation after delivery and nursing. You said "mostly" nursing. Sometimes, if you supplement at all, this could cause your period ... Read More
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A member asked:
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Herpes: there is nothing wrong with taking a daily suppressive dose of valtrex (valacyclovir) for prevention of viral shedding and recurrent outbreaks.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Fever and C-section: You need to call your doctor ASAP! High fevers like that usually can be mastitis or infection of the uterus/ wound and you will need antibiotics.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Bleeding with BCP's: I tell my patients to give a new birth control 3 months to regulate your cycles. If you are bleeding super heavy for two out of four weeks, i would di... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
BCP start: We usually start patients on birth control pills after a period to be sure you are not pregnant. If you have not been sexually active or have a negat... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Miscarriages: I can only assume your doctor is talking about progesterone injections to maintain the lining of the uterus. It is hard to say if this is definitely ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Pill restart: A birth control pill can be started two weeks after birth or a mini-pill if you are nursing
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Sep 12, 2014
Thanks for your quick and helpful answer. I already knew there is an actual chance but wanted confirmation. Will be delighted if I am. Once again thanks a lot.
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Feb 13, 2015
Thank You Dr. McNeal,
I feel much better, although I will be more proactive about glove changes. :)
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Aug 8, 2014
hi dr. mcneal, please don't forget to add your picture. it really warms up the patient to you!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Just worried the doc is sending me to another ultrasound in a week he wasn't practicing breathing but for only 10 - 15 seconds at a time
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This made me feel good. Thanks! thank u sir. can i go with braun epilator se7891? will hair become thin? or any suggestion please
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Thank you for taking time to answer my question. Trying for a nother baby so I will make an appt with my doctor.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
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Graduated nullMD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Arizona College of Medicine, AZ
Graduated 1987MD
Residency
Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Completed 1991
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Mississippi - Fall
2014
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Mississippi - Fall
2014
Master Rx Editor, First Place, National - Winter
2015
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