Dr. Ogochukwu Okpala

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hendersonville, NC

19 years experience female

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Locations

Dr Ogo Inc

Hendersonville

Address

68 Laurelwood Cir W, Unit #18, Hendersonville

Phone

Insurances accepted

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

Medicaid

About

Bio

I had always wanted to be a women's health physician, and continue to feel privileged to be able to do this job. I'm interested in international health, pelvic pain, teen pregnancy prevention and healthy pregnancies and empowering women to take care and control of their health.

Specialties
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: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages spoken

Swahili

Doctor Q&A

26 Answers

3 Agrees

A 24-year-old male asked:

My six year old daughters breasts and nipples are swollen and shes in pain. is she just developing or should we see a doctor?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

See a doctor!: Hi, girls can go through thelarche (growing breasts) earlier these days, but she should not be in pain. Is there any redness? It sounds like she may h... Read More

76 viewsAnswered May 14, 2020

A 39-year-old female asked:

Can you treat reoccurring bv from a pin hole low lying rectovaginal fistula with boric acid suppositories still? or will this travel thru the low lying fistula into the rectum and cause issues? please advise. thank you

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Dont do this: I would advise against doing this for the reason you mentioned. Can you take oral metronidazole? Or clindesse etc? Also have you seen a doctor to have... Read More

74 viewsAnswered May 23, 2020

A 50-year-old female asked:

I am 50yrs old female i asked about reasons for feeling my insides are being "jabbed " during intercourse. i can only see gynaecologist in july. my problem is now my vagina hurts during intercourse. no bleeding or pain after.help please?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Dryness: The reason most women in your age group feel the "jabbing" is due to vaginal dryness. Its also the reason you feel pain during intercourse. Try astrog... Read More

76 viewsAnswered May 15, 2020

A 21-year-old female asked:

I'm on triphasil birth control pills so is it safe for me to drink multi fibre heralife drink, wouldn't it interfer with the pills?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

No, it wouldn’t : It wouldn’t have any effect

75 viewsAnswered May 19, 2020

A female asked:

Hello. i made a mistake and used lotriderm cream instead of travogen cream in my vagina because it was itching is this dangerous?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

It will be ok.: Hi, I know it's concerning when you use something by mistake. It was just a mistake and although it's not indicated for use in the vagina, the mixture... Read More

77 viewsAnswered May 10, 2020

A 31-year-old female asked:

Have been on minulette for 3 months, i went to insert the implanon on 28 april but never stopped taking the pill and have intercourse on 6 may. am i in any danger of pregnancy?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

No!: No, you're not. Nexplanon takes 7 days for full efficacy, AND you didn't stop minulette. So you're doubly protected.

78 viewsAnswered May 07, 2020

A 26-year-old member asked:

I'm 5 weeks pregnant can hevay lifting cause any damage to baby? i picked a door up which i didn't think was heavy but was so much heavier than i thought. after a few secs i let it go and now i'm so worried i did damage :(

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

No, not an issue: Hi, please do not worry (although I know it’s hard not to). At 5 weeks, the baby is so small, and so cushioned by the strong muscle of the uterus, plu... Read More

84 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 20-year-old female asked:

I have a delay of my periods. i had sex with my boyfriend after two days of my previous periods date. so is there a possibility to get pregnant?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Pregnant: I assume you mean 2 days after your last period ended? If yes, then yes, its possible to be pregnant. The sperm can stay inside for up to 5 days, into... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Im having a boy and im 28 weeks. is the heart rate normal if its in the 130s. my doctor has me worried. dont know if i should go to the hospital or is?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

110-160 is normal: A heart rate in the 110s-160 region is completely normal. Sometimes you might hear the heart rate dip down or get even faster than the baseline. This ... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

When i got my nexplanon on, my arm has been having this numbing feeling. it's been 4 months and the numbing tingling sensation is still happening when im sleeping or just on my phone with my hands up.

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

See your doctor: Hi, I'm sorry you're having these symptoms. It sounds like you may have had an issue with the nexplanon hitting a nerve as it was inserted. Any time ... Read More

76 viewsAnswered May 14, 2020

A female asked:

I keep finding a light green spot on my tampons, not a discharge. it's relatively the same shape and in the same place each time. any ideas?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Green discharge: Im not sure what you mean by "not a discharge". A green spot is not normal. Have you had any pelvic surgery? Is there any odor to the spot? I would a... Read More

1.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 29-year-old female asked:

My lower stomach been hurting with sharp pains lately and every time i have these sharp pains i been spotting blood. what could be wrong?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Need more info, exam: I need some more information. Could you possibly be pregnant? Do you have any discharge? This could be any one of a number of things like endometriosi... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Im on tri -sprintec hormonal birth control. 1 year ago i tested positive for hpv. my sex drive is extremely low. about twice a month for about a week at a time i feel inflamed, itchy, and have a creamy yellow discharge. ?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

See a gyn: Hi, sorry you're going through this. Hormonal pills can definitely affect your sex drive. You can work with your gyn to try a different pill that may ... Read More

78 viewsAnswered May 07, 2020

A female asked:

Following up on the last question i submitted i still don't have my period and it's been like that for a couple of months now. i have strong vaginal odor and call smell it through my every pants and it leaves a stain of smell.

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

See your gyn : I can’t see your last question but I think you need to see your doctor, for both the missed period and the odor. It sounds like you might have a urina... Read More

74 viewsAnswered May 23, 2020

A 21-year-old female asked:

I have been diagnosed with pcos about a year ago, but with i do not understand is that i do not have excess hair or even struggling with my weight. is it possible to have pcos without those two symptoms?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

PCOS is different: Yes! PCOS is different with different people. The criteria for PCOS are 1) multiple cysts on ovaries (2) irregular periods (3) signs of increased test... Read More

78 viewsAnswered May 07, 2020

A 23-year-old female asked:

Hi, yesterday i did a clear blue pregnancy test and got a very faint line immediately. today i used a cheap checkers pregnancy test and got another faint line. i am not sure what to make of the result. also a sharp stab pain in right pelvic area?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

See your doctor: Hi, while bleeding is not uncommon in early pregnancy, the one-sided sharp pain you're having is concerning for an ectopic pregnancy. Hopefully it's a... Read More

75 viewsAnswered May 19, 2020

A 23-year-old female asked:

Im 29 weeks pregnant and in the private area its sore and a bit irritated i just had a ob check up last month .. and have not had intercorse?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Swelling, yeast: Sometimes, during pregnancy, because of swelling and pressure, you could get varicose veins in your private area. Could also be a yeast infection. Do ... Read More

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A female asked:

I am on my 7 day break from microgynon 30 and can't remember which day i need to start my next pack. is it best to be a day early or a day late?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Take your pills!: Definitely better to be a day early than a day late. Try and write down the dates in your phone. Missing even a day or two can throw you off your cycl... Read More

1.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 25-year-old female asked:

Okay i took a pregnancy test and it was a clear blue test, i took it and 30-45 minutes later i seen it and there was a line to make a + symbol what does this mean my period is late by a few days. i usually get it every 30-32 days. ?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

You're pregnant!: It means you're pregnant! Congratulations!!!

74 viewsAnswered May 23, 2020

A 26-year-old female asked:

25 weeks pregnant - woke up slightly nauseated and have thrown up several times. i am wondering if it is a stomach bug. should i check in with my ob? is my baby okay?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Check in: Hi, I'm so sorry to hear about your symptoms. Nausea is the worst (worse than pain, really). There are many reasons you could be nauseated and throwi... Read More

76 viewsAnswered May 14, 2020

A 20-year-old female asked:

Will hum moody bird pms vitamins interfere with nexplanon?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

No: The active ingredient in that vitamin is "dong quai". It will not interfere with nexplanon.

75 viewsAnswered May 19, 2020

A 26-year-old female asked:

I had a miscarriage about a year ago on 7 weeks with my second child. after the miscarriage my menstruation cycle was back on track but with more cramping and clots that differs from big to small. we have been trying to conceive for over 8 months now?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Ultrasound: Hi, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It's quite common to have increased cramping and clotting. It would be very unlikely to have any retained ti... Read More

78 viewsAnswered May 07, 2020

A member asked:

Vagina feels loose after masterbating for the first time. the object was only an inch wide. is this normal? what surgery can reverse this?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

No surgery: This is normal, as the vagina is a muscle and can change shape to accommodate, up to allowing a baby's head! And still goes back to it's normal shape.... Read More

68 viewsAnswered Jun 18, 2020

A 26-year-old female asked:

I am 8 weeks pregnant and have a greenish yelow cottage cheese looking vaginal discharge what could this be and how can i treat it.

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

See your gyn.: Hello, congratulations on your pregnancy! Vaginal discharge, especially of this colour, can range from normal to a yeast infection, or a bacterial inf... Read More

77 viewsAnswered May 10, 2020

A 17-year-old female asked:

So, ive tried a tampon for the first time and it went in easy. but, i cant pull it out and it feels like its stuck on something and it hurts. ive tried taking a bath and shower and tried pulling it out and still cant. what do i do?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Try squatting or gyn: Hi, this is actually quite common especially the first time you use a tampon. The tampon is small when it goes it, but after it gets full, it’s harder... Read More

75 viewsAnswered May 19, 2020

A 37-year-old female asked:

Hello doc is it possible to fall pregnant if you have sterile? the thing is i missed my periods for about two weeks and i sterilized about 4 yours ago should i be worried?

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpalaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Yes, it is possible.: Yes, it is still possible to get pregnant even after a sterilization procedure. Nothing is 100%. The risk is about 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 to get pregna... Read More

75 viewsAnswered May 19, 2020

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thankyou for your response. much appreciated

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Even if the line didn’t show up until 30 minutes? It still means prego

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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) Thank you so much! ❤

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Your answer saved my life! Thanks :) thank you so much!

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, RI

Graduated 2003MD

Residency

BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL

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