Dr. Dale Kristle

Gynecology

Jonesboro, GA

41 years experience male

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Kaiser Permanente

Jonesboro, GA

Address

2400 Mt Zion Parkway, Jonesboro, GA, US

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My office hours

Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Insurances accepted

Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company

About

Bio

I am an experienced board certified OB/GYN with extensive experience in non surgical and surgical therapy of gynecologic disorders and am available for second opinions. I am an expert in contraception and can assist in helping to chose the best for your individual situation.

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Gynecology

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Is it normal to always be in pain on implanon?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

No: Implanon should not cause pain (except a small amount at the placement site)

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with a pinched nerve.

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Ignore: Carpal tunnel syndrome. Poor grip, tingling and pain. Try a splint.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about improving sexual desire.

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Doing: Doing the dishes is one of the best ways to improve your wife's sex drive.

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A 42-year-old member asked:

If you concieve one week before period is due will you still get your period?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

No: You will not have a period after you conceive

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A 32-year-old member asked:

I went to the doctors and have been referred to a breast clinic, what will happen at my appointment in terms of tests and exams?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Necessary tests: depending on the reason for referral, a mammogram, ultrasound and/ or a biopsy. cyst drainage os possible. maybe only a consult

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about living with pms & pmdd.

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Being: Being aware of the time of month can help to cope with emotional changes.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on overcoming bad breath.

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Brush: Brush your teeth regularly; floss daily; use mouthwash daily.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about taking vitamins, minerals, and supplements.

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Ignore: Excess vitamin C is excreted in the urine. taking mega doses is of no benefit.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about migraine headaches.

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Ignore: Let your doctor know if you have frequent migraines; there are medications that can prevent them.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on being zen with meditation.

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Ignore: Love your meds, love yourself. Take as directed. stay healthy.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with a pinched nerve.

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Ignore: Surgery is usually not necessary. Rest, time and anti-inflammatories/ muscles relaxers can help.

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Could lo loestrin fe stop your period after a long time of usage?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Yes: yes, this a frequent (and desirable ) side effect

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A 30-year-old male asked:

Hi doctors. if i have cold-sore, does that mean i can never give my partner oral sex without a condom as there is a chance of viral shredding? thanks.

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Thats correct: less likely to transmit virus when no symptoms or lesions but can always have asymptomatic shedding

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A female asked:

I have been on the continuous pill for two years and just started spotting blood and brown stuff the past few days. i have been late with a few ?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Breakthrough: being late or missing pills can cause breakthrough bleeding. check a pregnancy test in a month to be sure you are not pregnant

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A female asked:

This month i had an irregularly heavy period w/ large clots. a week later my period has started again. i've always been like clockwork. causes?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Many possibilities: most likely an anovulatory cycle, could be weight gain or loss, stress, medications, or most often, cause unknown. I suggest you see your gynecologi... Read More

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A female asked:

What form of birth control can i use if i have migraines with aura?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Progestins, IUD: can use a "mini-pill", IUD ( Mirena, (levonorgestrel) skyla, paraguard), Implanon, and last choice - Depo Provera--- however Depo alone can be associ... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Taking birth control late, cause discharge and bleeding?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Yes: most likely this is breakthrough bleeding from missing pills

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Im 18 years old and i was on implanton 2 years and i got it removed on march the 28th it's now may 8th and i haven't got pregnant . did implanton make me infertile ?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

No: implant does NOT cause infertility. you are too anxious and too impatient. pregnancy does not happen immediately. you have only had 1 ovulatory epis... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Under left jaw at lymph node is a throbbing off and on... some discomfort- have cold sore though and sle... node not swollen. worrisome?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

From cold sore: most likely inflamed node from cold sore. see your doctor if it persists

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I had my period last february and march but the whole april i dont have may period. i tried pregnancy test but it's negative does it mean im pregnant?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Unlikely: a negative pregnancy test is usually accurate. see your doctor if your period doesn't start.

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A 49-year-old member asked:

Is vinegar bad for pregnancy?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

No: eating foods with vinegar are fine. douching- no

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Can i still get pregnant after taking norlevo for 6 months?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Unlikely: the failure rate, if taken properly, is less than 1%

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Taken alesse since may. never skipped a pill. but i had sex with my bf lastnight at 3am,didnt take my pill yet till 5am. am i ok?? uge i take it at 8.

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Ok: just take your pill at the usual time. a few hours doesn't matter

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Ive been tested for yeast bv all stds and all negative im having itching burning redness peeling white thick discharge that looks like yeast no smell?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Other: desquamative vaginitis is a possibility (not uncommon but lots of gyn don't know about it) contact dermatitis is also possible

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A 33-year-old member asked:

What causes womens vaginas to stay aroused?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Stimulation: either physical or psychological

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Focal high grade dysplasia is very dangerous?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Needs evaluation: You have precancerous cells on the cervix most likely due to the human papilloma virus. Your next step should be colposcopy and biopsy and later most... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I had cryotherapy for hpv 2 weeks ago. i am with my husband and we don't use condoms. after this menstrual week, can we have sex without a condom?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

You can: but maybe you shouldn't. 1st of all, adhere to your doctor's recommendations. Although your visible HPV was treated,, almost certainly there is stil... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I gained 10 lb in 1 mo i was worried bout preg but had my period twice since then but my boobs r a little bigger to can they get bigger from eating?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Yes: if you gain weight, you will gain weight in your breasts as well (breasts are mostly fatty tissue)

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A 29-year-old female asked:

After i was born, my mom needed silver nitrate for abnormal cervical cells(hpv).would i have been infected since i was a vaginal birth? is there risk

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Very small risk: risk is probably about 1/1000 or less and is usually in the form of warts on the larynx if you were infected

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I am on the fourth day of inactive pill on my birth control, i have never miss a pill, clear discharge but no period?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

It's ok: missed periods are a common ( and desirable) side effect of birth control pills. if you have not missed any pills, the chance of pregnancy is less th... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Is it normal for a 23 yr old to get her period 2 times a month almost every month?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

No: not normal for anyone at any age. please see your gynecologist.

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A member asked:

My sister had a clot-caused stroke. urinalysis positive for strep, internal found week old tampon. no other tss symptoms. thoughts?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Doubt relationship: doubtful the stroke is related to the UTI or the tampon.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Currently 3 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding. what can i take for constipation?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Drink more water. Eat extra fruit and vegetables. Add natural fiber to your diet. You may also use over-the-counter fiber supplements and stool soften... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Having pain before, during & after cycle. gyn suspects it's endometriosis, also trying to conceive. should i get 2nd opinion?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Sure: 2nd opinions are fine. agree with your GYN-- could be endometriosis. The only way to tell is by laparoscopy-- surgery to look inside your abdomen.

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A 70-year-old female asked:

It only happens when i ovulate with the one ovary i have remaining and i am 70 years old.

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Doubtful: And 70 years old, you would not be ovulating.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

My boyfriend came inside me the first of my period and i kept on bleeding for the rest of the 4 days . am i pregnant? . i also have a 28 day regular cycle?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

It would be very unlikely for you to be pregnant. Check a pregnancy test if you miss your next period. Also, use contraception!

Answered May 20, 2021

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Had my iud taken out yesterday, 6 days before expected period, i had unprotected intercourse that night, can i get pregnant?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Yes: Pregnancy is always a possibility if you are having unprotected intercourse.

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A 53-year-old female asked:

I'm going through menopause, is black cohost bad for you.i'm told yes and no?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Ok for most: it is ok for most women; and helpful for about 1/2. be cautious if you have hypertension

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A female asked:

Is brown blood normal? it was only a smallish amount over a period of a few hours and was accompanied by stomach cramps for a few hours. my period is due, could this be my period? on mini pill atm, and have been taking for just over a month. is this norma

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Yes; normal: it's "old" blood, usual light periods with the minimill

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I am currently 5 days late i think i'm irregular on my periods...should i take a hot?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Check a test: You could possibly be pregnant. I suggest checking a pregnancy test.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

If i had sexual intercourse a week before my period and end up getting my period , can i still be pregnant or no ?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

If the period you had was normal in length and amount of flow, it would be highly unlikely that you are pregnant (almost impossible)

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Can the body reject the nexplanon implant and push it out closer to the skin mine is a lot more visible than it was but i also lost some weight?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Nexplanon is made of an inert material and will not be rejected by the body. Most likely yours is more visible because of your weight loss.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Why do i always get skipped beats before, during and after my period? i've had a full cardiac work up too many times to count. it scares me every time

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Anxiety?: especially if there were no skipped beats on Holter monitor

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Does uae help with adenomyosis and do symptoms come back?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

No: UAE is not helpful for adenomyosis

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A 28-year-old female asked:

If i started my period 5 days late.. which would be when my period usually ends. could i ovulate during my period?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

No: you do not ovulate during your period (but all vaginal bleeding is not your period)

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A 20-year-old female asked:

So my friend made out with her bf and she felt his penis right beside her vagine but they both had there clothes on she also has her underwear a little wet and now she didn't got her period for 5 days can she get pregnant?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Unlikely: Unlikely, but check a pregnancy test to be sure. Also might be time to consider contraception.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I am getting married on the 9th of december & my periods are predicted to start on the 8th. i am currently on the yasmin plus birth-control pill. how can i make my periods come faster maybe start 2 days earlier ?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

Stop pills earlier : If you want to start your period two days earlier, you can stop your active pills two days early. Restart you next pack within seven days.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

On yasmin for several years and have never had problems with breakthrough bleeding until last 2 months. i understand that this could indicate a need to switch to a higher dosage. however is it possible that i could still get pregnant in the meantime?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

No: Unless you have missed pills, your likelihood of getting pregnant is not increased with breakthrough bleeding. Also a change in pills may not be neces... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

What centers in the middle east are good for mangment of stage 4 uterine prolapse, i'm living in iraq? thank you?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

I am not aware of the healthcare available in Iraq. A urogynecologist would be the best person to see. Otherwise, try to find an experienced gynecolog... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Does drinking iced coffee after taking a plan b affect it ?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 41 years experience

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Dr. Kristle is a very knowledgeable and compassionate doctor who gives practical and sensible advice. I enjoy reading his answers. Highly recommended.

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Dr. Kristle is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1

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Dr. Kristle is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1

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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you. Was the pic too blurry for you to tell if I still have an intact hymen or some remains of it left? Please let me know, I'm quite concerned.

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I know I'm not pregnant, I was just hoping someone could give an idea of the cause so I don't freak out when i see my doctor but thank you any way

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Since it wasnt dated by lmp does that mean im 14 weeks and my baby measurs at 14w also. Or are those extra two weeks added when dating ultrasound

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

University of South Florida College of Medicine, FL

Graduated 1981MD

Awards

Honors in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Top Doctor, Second Place, Georgia - Summer

2014

Top Gynecologist, First Place, National - Summer

2014

Affiliations

American College Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists

AMERICAN CONGRESS OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS

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