Dr. Katina Brown-burgess
Obstetrics and Gynecology
21 years experience female
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About
Bio
Womens Health practice. Empowering women through health, knowledge and self awareness. A wholistic approach to medicine focusing on the continuity of mind, body and soul.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
United States: Florida, Georgia
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
24 Answers
9 Agrees
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Vulvar Biopsy?????: Good evening Jessica, it’s difficult to diagnose cancer by visualization from a physical exam. Diagnosis is made by a tested tissue sample (a biopsy)... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Vaginal itching : If there is a thick white discharge present as well, you may use Monistat-7, to relieve the symptoms. You may have a yeast infection from what you h... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Contraceptive: Good morning, it’s unfortunate that you are having many side effects with the Nuva ring. To insert the copper IUD (Paraguard) you must be properly t... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Painful period: You can take some ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil or Aleve. Usually two or three tabs every 6-8 hours, to help with pain. The cause could be that you have a... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Pregnancy/protein: In general whey protein is not recommended in pregnancy because of lack of scientific evidence on long term effects. Foods containing whey protein, I... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
IUD and cramps: No it is not normal for you to have cramps after having the IUD placed over a year ago. And the malodorous discharge is not normal, too. I recommend ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Heavy periods: Follow up in the office for an examination and a work-up for your heavy bleeding.
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A female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Vaginal health : It sounds like you have vaginitis, with the slight itching. Bacterial vaginitis occurs sometimes after your cycle when there is a pH shift in the vag... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Vulvar irritation: Recommend over the counter Monistat a seven day course. If no relief of symptoms in 24 hours, recommend in office follow up for work up and prescribe... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Birth control: Yes, You can start your pills today. The pill will still be effective.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Cholestasis: Cholestasis in pregnancy can be a serious problem. Usually occurs in the third trimester. It's caused by an excess accumulation of bile acids which ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Concern white lumps: Good night, I read your post. The white lumps you’re referring to could be related to discharge and a possible STD, as well as condylomas or genital ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Swelling: Lubrication may be the key to some relief in the future. Water based lubrication is ideal. Use ice pack for swelling, refrain from intercourse unti... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Umbilical pain: Good afternoon, the pain you maybe experiencing is musculoskeletal pain. As the uterus is growing out of the pelvis, your muscles and tissue have a t... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Searching for option: The best method of birth control is the one that you’re most compliant with and comfortable taking. There are many options from daily pills, injection... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Concerned: Good morning, I am concerned about your symptoms. It is important that you be seen immediately by a provider.
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A member asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Unexplained pain: There are many causes for your pain. I don't know how late you are with your period. If you have regular periods and have not had one this month, ge... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Painful urination: Good afternoon, it sounds like you might have a UTI, urinary tract infection. You need to be seen in the office for treatment and further work-up.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Wrong test : Which test did he have?? If it was a blood test, and was negative, you may not have been shedding the virus at the time you had intercourse. I encour... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Recurrent UTIs: No, recurrent UTIs do not cause PID and it does not affect fertility. The question is why are you getting recurrent yeast and UTIs. The next time y... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Mirena: Good night, the mirena is effective immediately after placement. Some patients usually wait 24 hours after placement because of spotting or bleeding... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Cut: I recommend that you have an office visit to have a full evaluation and make sure it’s not an STD, ie. herpes. Please refrain from intercourse, if se... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Burning: Monistat does not normally burn after using. The medication is working if your symptoms (itching, redness, swelling and discharge) goes away. But if... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Katina Brown-burgessanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Itch: Apply neosporin or bacitracin ointment which is over the counter. A possible sensitivity to the bandaids or tape, either one.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL
Graduated 2002MD
Residency
ST JOHN MACOMB-OAKLAND HOSPITAL-MACOMB CENTER
Residency
St. John Detroit riverview Hospital
Awards
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Affiliations
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American Osteopathic Association
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