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Dr. Carrie Giordano

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chicago, IL
22 years experience female

Locations

Women First

Chicago, IL

Address

7447 West Talcott Ave, Suite 418, Chicago, IL, US
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My office hours

Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Insurances accepted

Aetna

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

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PMG Women First Avondale

Chicago, IL

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Specialties
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Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licenses

United States: Illinois

Doctor Q&A

101 Answers
92 Agrees
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Unknown: First of all, using plan B, especially more than once in a short period of time, will trigger irregular bleeding and periods for one-2 months followin... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Maybe your period: This could be your period about to begin. If you do not get your period within a week then do a pregnancy test and consult your doctor if you are sti... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Normal is closed: A normal non-pregnant cervix is closed. It may change consistency throughout the menstrual cycle and become softer and more noticeable during ovulatio... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Good job!: It sounds like you girlfriend is taking care of her health. Routine gynecologic exams with PAP smears and HPV testing are recommended for women betwe... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Needs to look at it: With new skin lesions in the genital area it is always a good idea to to be by your doctor for appropriate diagnosis. It can be anything from a mild d... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
See the gynecologist: You should definitely make an appointment ASAP with your gynecologist who will likely recommend an exam, biopsy, blood work and pelvic ultrasound.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Needs to look at it: With new skin lesions in the genital area it is always a good idea to to be by your doctor for appropriate diagnosis. It can be anything from a mild d... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Yes!: Yes it sounds like your period just happened to start at the end of the calendar month, so this is technically your "February" period.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Yeast: Candida is a form of yeast that can trigger symptoms of a vaginal infection. It is treated with prescription medication in pill form or vaginal suppos... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Regular,close: Regular,close follow up of hormones is essential. Contact your doctor or go to the ER if severe pain.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Not unusual: It it very common to have bilateral breast tenderness during menstruation. Please see your doctor if it does not improve once your cycle is over and g... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
May take a while : It can sometimes take up to 2yrx for regular menstruation to return after depo-provera use. It can be difficult to predict when ovulation will occur a... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Unpredictable: After using the morning after pill, your period may be irregular and/or unpredictable in the immediate weeks. If you miss your scheduled period, do a ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Usually: Every treatment is individualized to the patient, but it would be very routine to be able to address an ovarian cyst of that size with pelvic laparosc... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
See your doc: You should see your doctor for an accurate pregnancy test and examination. She will need to investigate why you have missed your period for so long.... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Yes: Yes. If you are unable to keep liquids down you are probably very dehydrated and need to be evaluated and given IV fluids and have your urine checked ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Can be normal: It is typical to have cramping, light bleeding and possible bloating for up to 2 weeks after a hysteroscopy procedure. If you are having painful urina... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Pulsation?: If you are feeling a pulsation in the vaginal or rectal area the best thing is be examined by a gynecologist to figure out what it is.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Yes: Depending on the length of your cycle and when ovulation occurred, you could be pregnant. You should do a home pregnancy test with the first morning ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Watch for bleeding: A possible miscarriage is characterized by any type of vaginal bleeding, with or without cramping in a woman with a positive pregnancy test. If this ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Absolutely: Yes , this is completely normal - nothing to worry about.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Needs to look at it: With new skin lesions in the genital area it is always a good idea to to be by your doctor for appropriate diagnosis. It can be anything from a mild d... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
It's positive: Congratulations! No need to repeat the home pregnancy tests. Be sure to schedule an appointment with your doctor soon.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Yes: Endometriosis continues to grow as long as estrogen is present, so once a woman is in menopause and her estrogen levels have declined, most symptoms r... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
No: No, you should avoid hot tub use during pregnancy. It is not recommended allow the core body temperature to go above 102.2 degrees. A soothing warm b... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Normal: A very common side effect of Implanon use is irregular or unpredictable bleeding. Be sure to keep a menstrual bleeding calendar. If you have heavy ble... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Probably not : Caution should be used. One of the elements, neomycin, should be avoided during pregnancy when taken systematically. There are better individual thera... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Take a test : You should do a home pregnancy test with your first morning urine.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Within a week: An adequate 12 week ultrasound should be accurate to within 7 days.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Seek help: A vulvar abscess should be addressed by your doctor to determine if it needs to be drained or if there is a more complicated infection.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
See you doctor ASAP: If you had a recent surgery and are in increasing pain with inability to pass gas or have a BM you need to be evaluated right away to rule out post-o... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Perhaps: The small size of the ovarian cysts are unlikely to be causing such changes to your digestion, although endometriosis can certainly cause GI disturban... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Normal BMI: You are not overweight and therefore should not be concerned that your pills are less effective.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
See your Gyn : This it not normal to pass such clots. You need to make an appointment with your gynecologist for blood testing, exam, and a possible ultrasound.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
To be expected: It is very usual to have increasing Braxton hicks contractions as pregnancy progresses and you are closer to your due date. Remember to contact your o... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Unlikely: If you have continued to have monthly periods and negative home pregnancy tests, it is highly unlikely that you are pregnant. You may want to consult... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
No: No, if you were appropriately treated in the past, chlamydia cannot "recur" unless you are re-infected.
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A female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Needs to look at it: With new skin lesions in the genital area it is always a good idea to to be by your doctor for appropriate diagnosis. It can be anything from a mild d... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Ignore: The average age of diagnosis for Endometriosis is 27.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Ignore: Chlamydia is easily treated with antibiotics - but be sure BOTH you and your partner are treated.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Ignore: Always you barrier protection and expect your partner to provide evidence of recent std screening.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Typically a few days: Depending on the size and method of removal, there shouldn't be bleeding for more than a couple of days, a week at most. The bleeding is typically li... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Ignore: Hot flashes occur in 75% of menopausal women. Stress, anxiety & even spicy food can exacerbate them.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
See a doctor: Yes. If you are unable to keep liquids down you are probably very dehydrated and need to be evaluated and given IV fluids. Call your doctor and let he... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Normal: If you are still having regular menstruation, it is normal to note some fluid in the uterus especially if the ultrasound was performed during the seco... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Cream is fine: You should always consult your obstetrician before using medications during your pregnancy. In general, Annovate cream is safe to use in the directed... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Probably normal: A clear, odorless, non-irritating vaginal discharge can be completely normal. The blood tinge could be related to recent intercourse or timing of your... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Yes: Most prenatal vitamins contain all of these and in conjunction with a balanced diet you should need extra supplementation.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Unlikely: If you had a normal cycle then it is unlikely you are pregnant. If you feel like your bleeding was very light, continue to monitor and consider a pr... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carrie Giordano
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Testing is available: Many STDs have no symptoms and the only way to know is to obtain testing from your physician. Always use condoms.
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Testimonials
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Giordano is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Giordano is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Have no idea how long it's been present as I have never examined before. Not sexually active but set up a gyno appt. for the end of Sept. Thanks!
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Your answer was very helpful, thanks! I was so worried when I missed my period last month, but this makes se
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks for your easy to understand straight forward response:)

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL
Graduated 2001MD

Residency

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Awards

FACOG
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Illinois - Fall
2014
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Chicago Region - Spring
2015

Affiliations

Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
AAGL
American Board of OBGYN (ABOG)
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