Dr. Roger Sherman
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Nashville, TN
25 years experience male
Locations
OB GYN Associates of Nashville
Nashville, TN
My office hours
Friday: 8:00pm - 11pm
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Tennessee
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OB GYN Associates of Nashville
Nashville, TN
About
Bio
Originally from central Ohio, I've lived in multiple places since High School. I completed my Bachelor's Degree and my Master of Public Health Degree at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Subsequently, I moved to Canton, Ohio where I completed my medical schooling (M.D. degree) in 1998. I worked to complete my OB GYN residency with the Air Force in San Antonio, TX. After completing my residency in 2003, I paid back the Air Force by practicing at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL until 2003. Subsequently, I moved with my four children (age 6 to 19) to La Crosse, WI and worked with the Mayo Health System. In 2014, I joined a practice in Nashville, TN where I am currently building my practice. During my off time, I enjoy watching movies, going to good restaurants with my girlfriend, and cycling. I travel back to WI to see my children (two boys and two girls) every couple of months.
Regarding my OB GYN practice, I practice full spectrum Obstetrics and Gynecology (low risk and high risk obstetrics, pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, fibroid uterus, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, pelvic pain evaluation, infertility evaluation, menopausal care, abnormal uterine bleeding, abnormal pap smear, vulvar dystrophies, sexual problems, sexually transmitted infections, etc.). I also have some experience caring for women afflicted with opiate addiction.
I am a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Also, I'm board certified by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
I look forward to providing you the best possible care. Please feel free to making an appointment with me.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
United States: Tennessee
Doctor Q&A
64 Answers
16 Agrees
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A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Roger Shermananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Hard to say: It needs to be examined. Can you send a picture of the insertion site? It may be developing a fibrotic capsule (normal part of the process). Also, som... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
No. : You would be risking the baby's life and health and your life. You are at a higher risk of catastrophic uterine rupture or problems with your placent... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Yes: Fibrocystic breast tissue is not necessarily painful. Breast tumors are very rare in women your age. That being said, you should see a doctor if you n... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Yes: You should be seen sooner. I don't know your whole history, but sexually transmitted infections are not uncommon in women your age. These infections c... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
More information plz: More information is needed. Is this the first time you've had inter menstrual bleeding? Are you using contraception? Do you normally have regular mens... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
May be constipation?: You may be constipated (especially if you are straining to have bowel movements). I would recommend plenty of water and use fiber therapy (Metamucil,... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Within 3 to 4 weeks : Unfortunately, there is no good way of knowing when labor will occur for you. If you begin having regular contraction every 5 minutes or less apart fo... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
No: Birth control pills can cause nausea in some women. I don't know if this is what you are experiencing? Also, are you constipated or having diarrhea? T... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
You should be seen: Abnormally heavy bleeding and pain can be associated with a miscarriage, or more significantly, an ectopic pregnancy. You should go to your nearest E... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
More information plz: To give you a good answer, more information is needed. How old are you? Do you use contraception? Are you sexually active? Are you a larger lady? You ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Not ovulating : Most likely, you are not ovulating regularly (this is the most common reason for this menstrual pattern). More information is needed to help treat thi... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Yes: Hi Melanie, you may start this medication several days before you start your menses and continue taking it every day during your trip. If you do start... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
See your doctor: Your doctor should measure your belly. If you are measuring small, your doctor will order an ultrasound to check the growth of the baby. Hope this he... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Unlikely: Unlikely. Pain associated with endometriosis typically occurs and worsens during the week leading up to your period. Often, this pain is located in t... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
No: Vaginal discharge thickens during the third trimester. This is not an uncommon complaint. If you have itching or odor, it could also be a vaginal in... Read More
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A male asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Possible but unlikel: Hi Roy. It's possible for someone to shed the herpes virus and be asymptomatic. People with oral herpes may secrete the virus 2% to 9% of the time whe... Read More
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A female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
See your doctor : Sounds like something that needs to be evaluated by your doctor a mammogram and / or ultrasound. This could be nothing or it could be an early cancer.... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Hard to say: A number of possible reasons. If you had sex within 24 hours of the spotting, it could be due to vaginal or cervical irritation. Any discharge or itch... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Roger Shermananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Get pregnancy test: Check a pregnancy test first. If negative, constipation is a common reason for "contraction" like pain (especially in your left lower abdomen). Also, ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
No: Antibiotics do not cause problems with Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone). Hope this helps.
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Irritable bowel??: It almost sounds like you could have irritable bowel syndrome. The criteria for diagnosis are:
"recurrent abdominal discomfort on at least 3 days mo... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
No wait: Clitoral stimulation can be performed at any time. I ask my patients to wait four weeks before engaging in vaginal intercourse.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
No: No. Most likely an infected hair follicle. These lesions are most common when women shave. Herpes is an ulcerated lesion that is quite painful.
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Depends: If your doctor does the surgery laparoscopically (through 3 to 4 small incisions), you can likely be back to work in 10 to 14 days. If you have a larg... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
No: I wouldn't recommend doing that. The virus continues to live in your body and Lysol will not work. You can try Abreva over the counter. If the outbrea... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Constipation v ovary: Left lower quadrant pain is normally a symptom of constipation. If your BM is not every day or is small "rabbit pellets", you should try some Magnesiu... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
More information plz: Are your periods regular (frequency, length, amount, duration)? You are not likely ovulating right now. Ovulation occurs 14 days prior to your period... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Roger Shermananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Could be pregnancy: Hi Julie. Symptoms sound like possible pregnancy. I'd recommend a pregnancy test. If not pregnant, it may take a while for your menses to return (eac... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Do movement counts: I ask my patients to do "Fetal Movement Counts". Pick the time of day when the baby is normally active. Lie down and feel for the baby to move. You s... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Roger Shermananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Unlikely : If you have regular periods (every 28 days?), it's highly unlikely that you are pregnant. If you are not interested in becoming pregnant, you should ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Yes: A single dose of 1,000mg of Azithromycin has a 97% cure rate for Chlamydia. Make sure your partner is treated so the germ doesn't bounce back and fort... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Yes: Your bleeding can stop for several days and then come back. It is not uncommon to pass a clot and then resume bleeding. Overall, your bleeding should ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
More info needed: Are your period regular (frequency, duration, amount)? Are you trying to achieve pregnancy? You need to be examined by a doctor to check a more sensit... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
See a doctor: Sounds like a sexually transmitted disease. You should get tested and treated ASAP! Please notify anyone you've recently slept with so they may be tes... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:

Dr. Roger Shermananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
See a doctor : You should make an appointment with a breast surgeon for evaluation as soon as possible.
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A member asked:

Dr. Roger Shermananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Not likely pregnant: It is a low likelihood that you got pregnant on the Nexplanon. This form of contraception is considered "Highly Effective" and you would only have a 2... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
4 weeks: I tell my patients to avoid intercourse for four weeks. Hope this helps.
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A 31-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
More info needed: Ovulation predictor kits were positive for the same ovulatory event. Whenever someone has left lower abdominal pain, my first thought is constipation.... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Wait six weeks: Give your body a chance to heal and wait six weeks.
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A female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
No: You need to make an appointment with a gynecologist for evaluation. This symptom pattern sounds similar to endometriosis or adenomyosis pains. You may... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Hard to say: Typically, a less invasive surgery is better. You should request a second opinion from another GYN oncologist. It is impossible to render a good secon... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
See your doctor: It is likely that everything is okay, but you need to be seen for evaluation. I would recommend that you undergo an ultrasound to insure the IUD is in... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Yes: The dose of Plan B will cover both episodes of intercourse and will decrease the chances of pregnancy. Have you considered a better form of birth cont... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
No: You should be okay if it was only 12 hours late.
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Get a urinalysis : It would be nice to know your symptoms in more detail. Pyelonephritis is associated with flank (back) pain, urinary frequency/urgency/pain, and possib... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Hard to say: Was a Fetal Fibronectin or Cervical Length Ultrasound checked? More information is needed. Did your doctor express concern for preterm labor? If you a... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Maybe: You should check a urine pregnancy test ASAP. If positive, see your doctor for an ultrasound.
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A 45-year-old male asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Yes: Yes. That is adequate treatment. Make sure your partner was also treated. It is possible for this STD to be "bounced" back in forth if only one partne... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Unlikely : Not likely to ovulate twice. If you ovulated on day 40, you missed the fertile period of you had sex on day 10 to 15. You should have sex around ovul... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:

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Normal: Your tubed are normal and not the source of infertility.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, OH
Graduated 1998MD
Residency
Brooke Army Medical Center
Completed 2003
Awards
2013 Teacher of the Year - Mayo Family Medicine Residency, La Crosse, WI
Most Influential Doctor, First Place, Wisconsin - Winter
2015
Thought Leader, First Place, La Crosse Region - Winter
2015
Affiliations
American Association Of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
American Congress Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists
American Board Of OBGYN (ABOG)
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