Dr. Claudette Anderson

Specializes in Gynecology

Semen: You cannot tell the difference between yor vaginal discharge and semen.they are both clear mucous discharge.After sexual intercourse ,your own dischar... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I had unprotected sex last month, skipped my period with spotting and unusual discharge. this month had a heavy period. been crampy even after period ?

Specializes in Gynecology

Early pregnancy loss: It is possible you had an early pregnancy loss.Though even if you were not pregnant you would have a heavier period following a missed cycle.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

20y o woman, have thrombophilia factor vii (7) heterozygote gene mutation, i have had 7week miscarriage, is thromb. the cause? i am very healthy

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes : Patients with these problems tend to have recurrent miscarriages which can bee prevented by Aspirin or anticoagulant ,Heprin therapy.You need to be fo... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I'm 9 weeks pregnant and get sick about 8 times a day would you say that's severe morning sickness someday i'm sick others i'm not?

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Only severe: Severe is hen you are unable to keep anything down and you are loosing weight

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Cramping one week before period on birth control. is this normal? the cramps are kind of strong.

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No : It's not normal,if you don't have it each month.I would suggest that if this is new,make an appt.with provider.

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A female asked:

Had unprotected sex i'm on birth control, used the pull out method. on the pill but missed it 5 days ago took 2 next day can i still get pregnant?

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Depends: It depends on where you are in the pill cycle.The likelihood would be greater if it occurs in the 1st 14 days.However it is unlikely and you should c... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Can i use postinor 2 after sex 10 days after surgical abortion?

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Yes: Yes however ,you should already be on an oral contraceptive immediately post abortion and this should protect you

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I got married 8 months back.since 5months am having less bleeding during periods.am had put on weight.what cud be the reason?

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Possible weight gain: Your change in Medes could be due to your weight gain if you have a tendency to develop Polycystic ovary syndrome or you developing a thyroid conditi... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Had sex unprotected leading to ov day. menstrual on 10/24 it last until 10/25 it seemed like regular flow. noticed a unusual ball clot on 10/24???

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Possible early loss: It may have been anearly spontaneous abortiom.This wold be difficult to prove unless you have a positive pregnancy test now.Await next cycle

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I'm on minastin 24 fe birth control, is it normal to not get you period one month? i'm not sure if the day i thought i got it was actually my period

Specializes in Gynecology

Not unusual: The birth control pills can make the periods very light or nonexistent.

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A 36-year-old female asked:

My uterus lining measured 5mm 7 days after ovulation. is this too thin to conceive? we've been trying for 8 months following a miscarriage at 6 weeks

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No: I have not heard of an endometrial lining too thin to concie.-I would suggest you seek expert help.at this tine

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I am taking vaginal progesterone vaginally at night.at the morning the melted substance comes down.will it still work?or it must be absorbed fully?

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It still works: It absorbs though vaginal wall as much as it is going to absorb during the night

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A female asked:

I have experienced severe cramps, nausea, dizziness, light headedness, crazy moods, body aches and weakness all during my periods. what to do?

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See your doc: You need treatment to control these symptoms.you may benefit from oral contraceptives alone but you may need something for anxiety as well.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Started yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) b/c 10 days ago. started bleeding today. already had period a wk ago.. which ended with brown spotting. had unprotected sex yest. help?

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No: If it's lighter bleeding ,then continue Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol).If it's like a period the stop for 3days and start new pack.Make sur... Read More

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A female asked:

Im 17 weeks pregnant and was just diagnosed with complete placenta previa. what is the likelihood that this will correct itself?

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Placenta could shift: I don't if there is any percentages available, but the placenta could potentially shift since it's so early.good luck!

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Period due today, nothing yet. i have had sore breasts for about 2 weeks & discharge & today i am having the worst stomach pains i wanna hunch over?

Specializes in Gynecology

Go to urgent care: Go to Emergency room or urgent care and get a pregnancy test immediately,to rule out an ectopic pregnancy.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

How do i know when im ovulating when my period is late every month 1 to 15 days?

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It's difficult: Ovulation is 14 days prior to menses ,if your cycles are that regular it's easy.The best thing is to perhaps try to Average 3months and use an ovulati... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Cramps on left side of low abdomen, clear/stretchy vaginal discharge. sudden exhaustion. next period not for 8 more days. possible causes?

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Exam: You need to have an exam to evaluate your problem ,particularly if you're having pain.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

On bc im not due for my period for another 3 weeks. when i wiped today there was a very light brownish discharge. is this normal?

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No worry: This can happen on OC for many reasons ,make sure you are taking OC daily.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I had left side pelvic pain from adnomyosis was treated by hysterectomy. 5 weeks post op pain on left during sonogram. normal? will it go away?

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Pain maybe unrelated: You will have to be your own detective and see wether pain resolves.If it doesn't then have a discussion with your gyn.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

What is meant by breakthrough bleeding caused due to taking bc pills?? how to prevent it??

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Bleeding on pill: If you are bleeding while taking the pill with active ingredients,it is called"breakthrough bleeding".if the pills have 28 pills the last 4to7pills,d... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I am on the implanon birth control an i was wondering how come i keep having cramping in my stomach i wanted to know where is this coming from?

Specializes in Gynecology

May not be : Menstrual related cramps if this is not a problem you have had in the past on Implanon. If this is new ,see your gyn . If it's usual then anything th... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

34 weeks pregnant. work full time at an embroidery shop 8 hours on foot should i switch to part time? since ive been getting leg cramps and tired.

Specializes in Gynecology

Yor best bet is to : Discuss this with your gynecologist.If your cramps are upper thighs tha could represent contractions.If in your cf,then it could mean you are sitting... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I have ureaplasma. i have a boyfriend and were sexually active. does that mean he gave it to me? is it an std? or categorized as that?

Specializes in Gynecology

It is not always : Categorized as an STD because it is found in some individuals and they have no adverse effect.If you have an an infection ,cervicitis or infertility,i... Read More

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A female asked:

I had one white bump next to the opening of my vagina. stayed about 3 days now is totally gone but i noticed a light burning sensation. is it herpes?

Specializes in Gynecology

Doesn't sound like I: It's usually a blister,but can masquerade looking as something else.Your best bet is to get tested ,i.e. Blood test Herpes select.I f it's 1st exposur... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Is pelvic inflammatory disease and ovulation pain linked?

Specializes in Gynecology

No: Ovulation pain is usually cyclical ,whereas pelic infection is acute and persistent until adequately treated.

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Can i tell me how i can get over my crush being diagnosed with std?

Specializes in Gynecology

Disease has no favor: Despite the fact that you maybe careful in your practice ;to contract an infection involves 2 people. If you are careful and the other is less then ... Read More

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A female asked:

I get to queef often when i go on a particular posture (like when i bow down my head on the floor) what can be the cause and solution.

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Do you mean queasy?: If this is the case you could be suffering from low blood count .Get a check up.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Hade mirena (levonorgestrel) for 8 months took it of 1/11/16 had sex the 10th and the 11th im spotting could i still get pregnant?

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That depends on: Where you are in your cycle ,when you have sex.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Ended myperiod last thursday,had unprotected sex that day, he came in me i took the pill ,been having bad cramps &started bleeding the following week?

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Sounds like you deve: Loped something ! Maybe an infection . Do get an exam .

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I wanted to know how accurate early ultrasounds (first trimester) are in conception dating? if i was 5 weeks4days 9/23/13 putting conception 25-28 of aug could i have still concieved 7/28/13

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Very accurate.: Provided that the individual sono graphed is reliable.;the earlier sonograms are usuall more accurate.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Hi dr. would like to know if possible to get pregnant if taking epitec and having pcos at same time?

Specializes in Gynecology

IUD periods are: Irregular it will be more difficult but not impossible to get pregnant . Epitec whic h is used for seizures or bipolar disorder is a drug which could... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

My period was 4 days late now i have light spotting on the 5th day what could this be?i have been off depo for a year and 1 month now and been trying

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If periods been : Regular every month, I would advise you to do a pregnancy test .If initial one negative then repeat in at least 1week

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A 23-year-old female asked:

What can u i eat to make my labour pain less ?

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Nothing: There is nothing that is specific for decreasing labor pains

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A female asked:

Pink discharge a week ago for a day, only when wiping. with cramps. now late period. possible pregnancy or something else?

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Yes. , do home test: If negative make a gyn appt.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

What are the chances of being pregnant after being on mirena (levonorgestrel) for 2 weeks? i did not have it inserted within the 7 days of period but mid cycle instead

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It's possible: If this is a real concern do a pregnancy test.The presence of a device should create a hostile environment for implantation but it has happened.

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A female asked:

Having clear stringy discharge with blood in it. had sex while i was on my period about 3 weeks ago. could i be pregnant, yeast infection? or what?

Specializes in Gynecology

No ! Sex at menses : If that's the only time , not possible.If you have a clear stringy discharge with blood , it may suggest a cervical erosion or sone vaginal irritati... Read More

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A female asked:

I am 31 weeks pregnant and fellation a pressure with no pain in my vagina and rectum area, what's happen?

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Contractions!: They happen All the time! In labor they be on regular

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I was supposed to start my period last thursday 3/19 and have all the symptoms of my period but i am 3 days late of my period. i have never had a late period in my life before and this is the first time that it's ever happened to me. right now i'm current

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Do a pregnancy test: And do another ,if negative then see your doc

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Pain after period watery wet sensation since af ended mild cramp in abdomen pinching in left ovary before during and only for 2days after af.

Specializes in Gynecology

If this is 1st time : You think you maybe at risk for an STI ; get tested.If not and this pattern contines : consider getting evaluation for uterin/cervical pathology such ... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Hi,i would like to know what tests detect human papillomavirus.

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HPV testing: This is often done in concert with PP smear.In the future it maybe a stand alone test offered if are over 30 yrs of age.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

With history of breast cancer in my family, most doctors will not prescribe birth control pills to me. what options will not raise my risk for cancer?

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Have you asked?: Many women have a family member who has or has had breast cancer.You need to discuss this with your provider.I .e. The risk based on family history.... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I had protected sex on the 12th and found the condom inside my vagina 24hrs hours later do i need to take a plan b ?

Specializes in Gynecology

Ovulating?: If you are not taking any contraceptive and it's around that ovulatory period I.e. Approx. 14 days prior to your next period , you should.If you are u... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

My period is 2 days late what could be the problem? it is the first time that its late except with my previous 2 pregnancies. usually my periods are regular

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Have you done a : Pregnancy tests yet?do that at lease 2 or 3 times to check for pregnancy. If not make an appointment with you doctor for evaluation .

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A 29-year-old female asked:

If my rubella antibody titers were low during prenatal screening would they have told me?

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I would ask: Generally it's part of routine screening rubeola isn't.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Painful cramps mid cycle regularly but been on pill for 15 years? severe pains during last period but ultrasound/x-ray/bloods were normal.

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Perhaps you ought to: Enquire about checking you for endometriosis or giving you a trial of therapy for endometriosis.Didcuss this with your gyn

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Small looks like pimple but white has been on breast for number of weeks is this ok?

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Yes: It's not unusual to have this ,The Brest is pArt of our skin and have pores that will collect this white material.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Why am i having sharp pain when breathing deeply under left breast bone, and it's been happening for over 24 hours?

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If it hurts when you: Touch. ;then it's either caused from pressure on the area or costochodritis;inflammation of breastbone.If it moves it's probably gas

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A 24-year-old female asked:

What would cause a red rash behind both armpits? i just had an iud (paraguard) inserted on the 11th. could that cause this painful rash?

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No: There sis no association between the two.you may want to look at your droderant

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A male asked:

Is my girlfriend pregnant if she is spotting 2 days before her period?

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Not necessarily: This spotting cAn occur prior to normal menses.

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