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Dr. Anthony Gyang, MD

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

Dr. Anthony Gyang is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Gyang specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Gyang can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Gyang can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
23 years Experience
Dr. Anthony Gyang, MD
  • Kissimmee, Florida
  • University of Ghana Medical School
  • Accepting new patients

I have anxiety about becoming pregnant?

The copper IUD is an non-hormonal IUD which is very effective.

Painful sex?

There is a condition called vaginismus which means contraction of the pelvic floor muscles. The vaginal muscles are tight and not relaxed with intercourse. Typically during intercourse, READ MORE
There is a condition called vaginismus which means contraction of the pelvic floor muscles. The vaginal muscles are tight and not relaxed with intercourse. Typically during intercourse, the vagina dilates and lengthens which makes for intercourse to be pleasurable. You will need to see a gynecologist to be assessed. You need to be ready for intercourse which means to be aroused and engage in foreplay prior to penetration. Therapies for this condition include a referral to pelvic floor therapy and the use of vaginal dilators.

How to get off birth control?

You can come off your birth control straight away if you intend to fall pregnant. Please start prenatal vitamins.

Feminine Itching?

3 things that it could possibly be, it could be a latex allergy with the use of condoms that if your partners wear a condom. If that is the case then get him to switch to non-latex READ MORE
3 things that it could possibly be, it could be a latex allergy with the use of condoms that if your partners wear a condom. If that is the case then get him to switch to non-latex condoms. The other possibility is a yeast infection which is easily treatable with over the counter yeast medication. Last but not least is it could possibly be a skin condition in the vulvar. My first thing will be to treat with over the counter yeast medication first. If it does not seem to resolve please go over to your gynecologist to check it out.

Do ovarian cysts need to be removed?

Ovarian cysts only need to be removed if you have worsening pain. Typically ovarian cysts are formed with each menstrual cycle called follicular cysts which are under 2 cm. However, READ MORE
Ovarian cysts only need to be removed if you have worsening pain. Typically ovarian cysts are formed with each menstrual cycle called follicular cysts which are under 2 cm. However, when the cysts grow up 8 cm or more then they require removal, or else if there is a suspicion for ovarian torsion.

Could I become pregnant?

Typically women wit regular periods have a better chance to determine when ovulation occurs. If your cycles are regularized then you can use an ovulation kit to track when ovulation READ MORE
Typically women wit regular periods have a better chance to determine when ovulation occurs. If your cycles are regularized then you can use an ovulation kit to track when ovulation occurs. Remember the egg lasts for only 12 hours which means that assuming you have a 28 day cycle day from day 9 to Day 19 of your fertile is your fertile period and you should be sexually active during that time.

Can you get pregnant right after a miscarriage?

You certainly can. Please start prenatal vitamins in anticipation of your upcoming pregnancy

When should a pregnant woman get a flu shot?

It is recommended you get a flu shot at anytime during your pregnancy. The flu affects pregnant women, children and the elderly worst.