| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| mother | 11/8/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: i am a first time mother for five months. While delivering my baby i got tear both above and below ...
A: It's most likely an enlarged lymph node. The lymph nodes in your groin area take care of infections ...
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| Unexplained menstrual cramping/Confused and in need of Answers | 11/7/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I am 35 and have experienced gradually intensed cramps with my menstrual cycles since Jan. of 2009. ...
A: First of all you need an ultrasound to find out what is going on. I think you may have a uterine ...
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| ultrasound dating | 11/7/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I am 25 weeks 3 days pregnant. I had a positive pregnancy test on 6/9/09 on 6/18/09 i had a vaginal ...
A: An ultrasound doesn't predict your LMP, however going off your dates, your doctor can predict ...
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| Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Subsequent Pregnancy | 11/6/2009 | Mohamed Kandeel |
Q: At age 27, after a normal pregnancy, I gave birth to my daughter (7 lbs) by vaginal delivery with a ...
A: Definitely, a second pregnancy and delivery will make your prolapse worse. No doubt. However it has ...
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| negative pregnacy test | 11/4/2009 | Mohamed Kandeel |
Q: my period is 4 days late having cramps but no spotting or anything took hpt and it came back ...
A: A home pregnancy test may take uo to 2 weeks after your missed period in order to be positive in ...
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| Prenatal and vitamin b12 | 11/4/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: Me and my partner have been talking about having a baby. In march I had blood work done. My b12 ...
A: Low levels of vitamin b12 puts you at 5 times the risk of having a child with a neural tube defect. ...
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| Just wondering | 11/2/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: My periods are irregular, usually every 35-37 days. My last known period was on 6/29/09, that was on ...
A: Early ultrasounds are very accurate as they measure the embryo which predicts how far along you are, ...
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| Pimple | 11/2/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I'm sorry this question doesn't have to do with pregnancy but I saw you were a gyn for awhile. I'm ...
A: I think you have a Bartholin gland cyst. The Bartholin glands are responsible for producing a small ...
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| missed pills-pregnant | 11/2/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I am 23 years old and have been on the pill. I recently went on vacation and forgot my pills. My ...
A: Theres a high chance you may be pregnant, especially as you were spotting which could indicate ...
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| im confused!! | 11/1/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: !!....I have a perfect cycle that runs every 28 days.....this month my period came 5 days early and ...
A: There is a chance you may be pregnant as the pull out method is a very bad form of contraception and ...
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| my pregnacy | 10/31/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I just found out by a dr I'm pregnant went to the dr for severe stomach pains and bleeding for about ...
A: Miscarriage is a possibility as it occurs with many women without even knowing they are pregnant. ...
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| fibroids | 10/30/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I have a question relating to fibroids (tumors) in and outside the uterus. I found out I have ...
A: These fibroids are typically harmless and cause few complications. Occasionally, however, uterine ...
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| Navel - clitoris connection? | 10/30/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: Johnson, I have noticed a connection between my navel and my clitoris for as long as I can remember ...
A: This is normal. There is no 'string' attached from your navel to your clitoris. Basically it's just ...
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| HCG | 10/30/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: 10 days past a 3 day embryo transfer: HCG 28 and progesterone 13.5 13 days post transfer: HCG 75 ...
A: Your hCG levels indicate that you won't be 5 weeks pregnant today, if you were 5 weeks pregnant ...
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| CRAMPING AFTER PERIOD ENDED | 10/29/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: JOHNSON, MY NAME IS MARLENE AND I'M 22 YRS OLD I'M IN DESPERATE NEED OF ADVICE. I ALWAYS GET NORMAL ...
A: If you are on birth control, this can effect your period. Also shorter periods can mean that you ...
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| Conception date question | 10/28/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: Dr. Johnson, On May 19th, I had sexual intercourse with a guy who did wear a condom, but before he ...
A: I'm 99% sure it's your current boyfriends baby. Because for it to be the other guys baby his sperm ...
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| bleeding after miscarriage | 10/27/2009 | Mohamed Kandeel |
Q: 4 weeks ago I had a miscarriage. I bled for about 10 days then the bleeding subsided to spotting. A ...
A: The level of hCG may take up to 4 weeks to go back to nonpregnant level and may never returns back ...
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| urine/exercise/postpartum | 10/27/2009 | Helene Byrne |
Q: I’m 29, have three kids and my youngest one I had 15 months ago. Normal pregnancies, except the ...
A: You are experiencing urinary stress incontinence, a very common problem, and fortunately one that's ...
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| I am freaking out because something is wrong with my uterus!!!!!!!! | 10/27/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: OK, I am a 22 year old female of 4 children. I gave birth to my youngest baby 8 months ago. I have ...
A: If all the tests came back normal, then you're most likely suffering from a hormonal imbalance. ...
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| Strange Stomach Issues? | 10/27/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: Right before I knew I was pregnant, I started having really strange stomach issues. Not lower ...
A: I'm pretty sure you're suffering from acid reflux. Because reflux is more likely to occur when you ...
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| Anterior marginal previa | 10/26/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I've been diagnosed with a low-lying, anterior placenta. Placental edge to internal os distance is ...
A: These fears are not unreasonable. If you severely hemorrhage, you will be given a blood transfusion. ...
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| baby | 10/24/2009 | Helene Byrne |
Q: my baby is two weeks old.she keeps farting and strains a lot to get the fartv out.she also seems to ...
A: Your baby sounds like she's having digestive problems and has food sensitivities. Get a referral ...
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| pregnant? | 10/23/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I am a bit confused right now. My period is over due almost 3 weeks . Pregnancy test 2 days ago was ...
A: There is a possibility that you are too early to detect pregnancy, however ultrasounds can detect ...
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| c-sections | 10/23/2009 | Mohamed Kandeel |
Q: one 9 years ago another 6 years ago and last 4 months ago. if i waited another 4 years to have ...
A: Yes it is ok but be aware of the possibilities of complications such as abnormal placentation, ...
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| Possible Pregnancy | 10/23/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: my question is related to a missed period. I started my last period August 17th. I visited my PCP ...
A: It could be a false positive but these are very rare. Usually if you are pregnant your hormone ...
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| Prenatal care | 10/21/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I was told i am 5 weeks and 3 days pregnant when i went to the hospital because of vaginal spotting ...
A: This is normal as it's too early to see the embryo, by 5 weeks and 3 days, the yolk sac has only ...
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| vaginal bleeding after sex/ pregnancy??? | 10/21/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: Last week I had unprotected sex with my husband a week or two after my period. Today we had ...
A: Bleeding after sex isn't a pregnancy symptom. You are most likely developing an infection, if you ...
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| Unsure. | 10/20/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: So I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years and we always use protection (condoms), but I know that ...
A: Implantation bleeding is usually very light and only lasts for 1-2 days. If you are unwell, this can ...
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| subchorionic hemorrhage | 10/20/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I asked this same question yesterday and got a two word answer and I was really not impressed with ...
A: It is better to not bleed, it increases the chance of the hemorrhage resolving itself, therefore ...
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| altered menstrual cycle by pills | 10/20/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I have been on the birth control pill Levore for almost 2 years and just a few months ago I found ...
A: If you are experiencing this when your period is due, then it is normal as sometimes you will spot ...
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| estrogen cream | 10/19/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: Johnson, I am 53 years of age and going through pre-menopause (I still get my period and lately ...
A: You can use Astroglide, Replens. Plantain ointment helps restore moistness and elasticity. Daily ...
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| Should I go to the hospital? | 10/19/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: About four or five hours ago me and my daughter (5) were in the horse pen while I was holding her ...
A: Definitely either go to the hospital or make an appointment with your doctor. Most likely this ...
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| change in periods. | 10/18/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: here's my question. i haven't had sex for like 4 months. my bf and i used a condom when we did. i ...
A: You may be experiencing a hormonal imbalance, normally this will correct itself, however if it ...
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| pregnancy dilemma | 10/18/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: Im currently in a dilemma at the moment with my pregnancy,i was with my boyfriend for 4 years until ...
A: Ultrasounds cannot be out by 17 days as they measure the fetus, at 12 weeks a fetus will measure ...
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| Miscarriage, HCG's, and Ultrasounds | 10/18/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: I don't even know where to begin this question as it has been a very confusing month for me. Bare ...
A: If the embryo stopped developing very early on, your hCG levels would have started lowering, which ...
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| laying on back | 10/17/2009 | Helene Byrne |
Q: I work out everyday, and I am in excellent shape; however, I "do abs"--crunches and leg lifts (to ...
A: In rare cases, some pregnant women experience Supine Hypotensive Disorder, now often called ...
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| pre-natal health | 10/17/2009 | Dr. Harriet Johnson |
Q: My husband and I live overseas and want to start a family. But we have some questions about proper ...
A: Shaklee vitamins are just as good, if not better than pre-natal vitamins. Calcium supplements and ...
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| Nerve damage after C section? | 10/17/2009 | Mohamed Kandeel |
Q: I had a c section 8 years ago, and since then have been having pain in my abdomen from the incision ...
A: This pain might be related to your Cesarean section. In some abdominal surgeries, it happens that a ...
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| spotting w/ tissue after intercourse | 10/16/2009 | Mohamed Kandeel |
Q: I'm 19 and about 26 and a half weeks and i'm worried about this spotting that has occurred. My ...
A: This can be a case of placenta previa which means that the placenta is in abnorml site which is ...
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| Conception dating-- please help! | 10/16/2009 | Brenda |
Q: I am hoping you can bring me some peace of mind... I am currently 36 weeks pregnant and am starting ...
A: With your cycle length history, LMP date, as well as with the results of the two earliest ...
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