Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckle
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Oxford, NC
17 years experience female
Locations
Center for Women's Health
Oxford, NC
About
Bio
I graduated from what is now known as Rutgers department of OB/GYN residency program in 2010. I was active duty Navy for a total of 10 years and entered private practice in 2014. I enjoy caring for women of all ages with a variety of conditions. I have always felt that women deserve better care which drove my passion for the field of OB/GYN. My special areas of interest are pelvic surgery and care of complex medical issues in the female patient.
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
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
89 Answers
12 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Kind of...: The absolute best way to make milk is to breastfeed exclusively! As a doctor AND a mom, I can tell you that breastfeeding is supply and demand. Some d... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Yes: It is normal to have spotting just before your cycle. Your cycle may be coming a little early, as periods tend to vary by a few days sometimes. Nothi... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Top causes: There are several reasons for breasts to swell at unusual times. The very first questions I have are: has this happened before? Are you on birth contr... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Pregnancy risk: When did you stop taking the medicine? If you have already stopped chances are it has not contributed to an issue this pregnancy. Keep in mind that 30... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Let's clarify...: Clomid (clomiphene) is not a "treatment" for PCOS it is an ovulation inductor and yes, twin pregnancies are very common with this medicine. Other med... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Very Common: Irregular bleeding like this is a known side effect of the Nexplanon device. Some women never experience bleeding while others either bleed the entire... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
YES!: The penis does not need to be fully inserted to get pregnant.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Completely normal: Periods off by 2 days one way or another are very normal. Not to many women have periods that are exactly regular to the day. Most vary by a little ea... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
See your doc!: You may have a yeast infection or another type of infection that needs treatment. Best to see your gyno to figure out what's causing your discomfort.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
No: I would strongly advise against this. Energy pills have ingredients, natural or not, that can have several bad effects during pregnancy such as raisin... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Ignore: Your doctor has heard it all, so don't be afraid to ask for STD testing; it could save your life.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Ignore: Did you know? Very few babies arrive on their actual due date. 37 weeks is full term, so be ready!
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Both: There is a great deal of research in this area, and we are not sure which disorder comes first-the obesity or the PCOS. Diagnosis can be made by your ... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
No: Bladder infections need antibiotics, and some may work better than others. Your doctor needs to see you to decide which one is best. You CAN, however,... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
See your doctor: Hopefully your "Thursday" is tomorrow...bleeding at this stage of pregnancy is not normal and must be evaluated.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Sort of: The medicine you take for hypothyroid does not directly affect your period, however thyroid dysfunction DOES affect your periods. In other words, if y... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Probably not: The white stretchy discharge tells me you are likely at a particular time of your cycle. Are you on birth control? BV will appear as a thin, watery di... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Hard to say: That sounds painful! This hydrosalpinx (swollen tube), while not necessarily dangerous, will not likely resolve on its own but will need removal which... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
YES!!: Plan B is only effective within a couple of days of unprotected intercourse; even then, it's only moderately effective. You REALLY need a better plan ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Maybe: It depends on the size of the clot. If it was a very small clot, say, less than the size of a dime, then maybe. Larger clots like the size of a half-d... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Yes: Birth control pills are not affected by heat, however the nuva ring IS affected by heat. A test will be accurate regardless.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Normal: Pregnancy beyond 40 weeks, called post-term pregnancy, is very normal. Many women have to be induced into labor. She should definitely not go past 42 ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Maybe: The reason your cycle timing is regular while you are on pills is because there is a specific time the hormones stop every month. When you don't have... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Always!: If you are having sex at all, there is ALWAYS a chance you could be pregnant! However, this sounds more like your bowels moving. There are a lot of th... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Probably not: If the head is truly engaged in the pelvis as determined by your doctor, there is very little chance the baby will turn. It is common for babies to be... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Yes!: It is very possible for a woman to ovulate at irregular times in her cycle. Occasionally the spotting is nothing more than mild irritation however if ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Any time!: The absolute best time to take a birth control pill is when it's convenient for you to remember! These should be taken relatively at the same time eac... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Absolutely : The recovery from anorexia means you have gained enough weight to begin menstruation again, and all the lovely things that come with it! Those symptom... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
See your gyno: OK, so I have to ask: did you actually place the wet wipe inside your vag or just wipe on the outside? NEVER put cleansers inside your vagina no matte... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Ignore: Fun vaginal fact: the vagina is a self cleaning organ. Douching and using soap only irritates.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Ignore: DO have reasonable expectations. Things don't always go as planned. The end goal is healthy mom&baby.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Absolutely!: Unless you've had a hysterectomy, then its always possible! If you are 15 days late and you have regular cycles then take a pregnancy test.If you are... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Counseling note: Typically for an emotionally traumatic experience you would need a note or letter from a counselor or psychologist who treated you for this issue. If ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Generally, yes: If you are on time with your shots, you should be protected. Just remember, nothing....and I do mean nothing, is 100% except for no sex at all.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Normal: The tiny bit of blood during or after intercourse can be normal. Hormones can make the cervix very touchy, and a small amount of bleeding is nothing t... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
A lot!: There are too many changes to list here that happen on every level in your body! Some women have absolutely no symptoms whatsoever. Some women become... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Needs evaluation: I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. The spotting is likely a new period starting; did you have an ultrasound after the miscarriage? If not, you may ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
No: Running does not cause placental abruption. Ever. So what does cause abruptions? Abdominal trauma (falling, car accidents, etc), high blood pressure, ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Not normal: This is one of those situations where our periods run our lives. This is not only annoying but could signify another process in place. This does not a... Read More
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1.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Annoying, but normal: What you are having is the ever-annoying pattern called "irregular bleeding". What's commonly referred to as "the mini pill" is a type of birth contro... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
11 to 14 days: For an accurate result you can take a urine pregnancy test 11 to 14 days after unprotected intercourse. If conception did happen with that one event, ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Possibly: Did you use soap in the vaginal area when showering? This is one of the biggest irritants out there. Use water ONLY! Your vagina is not "dirty" and t... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Yes: using a tampon every 8 hours is fine. Keeping a tampon in for more than 24 hours is not recommended due to the risk of infection, however 8 hours pose... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
30 days: You should use a back-up method for 30 days, since I have no way of knowing if you already ovulated this cycle. You should also note that this may thr... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Oh No!!: My dear, I am SO sorry to hear this happened to you!! You need to see a doctor ASAP to be tested for STD's and a counselor immediately! Please, ple... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Absolutely OK!: If you were running before pregnancy, you can continue. Important points: STAY HYDRATED! Wear good shoes; keep a phone in case you fall. Running and w... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
See your doctor : These bumps may be nothing however I'm a little concerned they could be from a sexually transmitted disease called condyloma, or genital warts. They ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Hard to tell: Remember, pregnancy isn't the only thing condoms protect against. They also protect against STD's and therefore you should be tested. The other things... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Absolutely: Take a test, right away! Just because you don't "feel pregnant" doesn't mean you aren't pregnant!
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Probably normal: If your pregnancy test was negative you are likely not pregnant. Women on the pill often experience very light or even absent periods. If you suspect ... Read More
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Jul 1, 2015
Warm, humane and deeply personable with patients as well as expert. Superior bedside manner and a great addition to HealthTap!
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Jun 14, 2016
Dr. Hornbuckle's bedside manner is tender and warm. She takes the time to listen and help you identify your health concerns. If it weren't for her, I'd have gone elsewhere on wait times alone!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you so much, i have been so worried because of this.
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Your answer saved my life! Thanks :) thank you made me feel more at ease ☺
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you so much for your quick response.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, AZ
Graduated 2006MD
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FACOOG, ACOG, AOA
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