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Whitney E. West
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
Dr. Whitney West is a gynecologist practicing in Madison, AL. Dr. West specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system. As a gynecologist, GYN, Dr. West can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr West can also treat girls and women, pre-pregnancy, post-pregnancy (postpartum) period, peri-menopausal, postmenopausal. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood. In addition to preventive care (annual exams and pap smears), Dr. West cares for women with complaints of menstrual irregularities, ovarian cysts, fibroids, pelvic pain, contraception, menopause, hormone replacement, abnormal pap smears, among other conditions.
27 years
Experience
Whitney E. West
- Madison, AL
- Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Cyst on vagina
Without knowing where this cyst is on your vagina, I would recommend you contact your regular obstetrical care provider for attention right away. If your symptoms are worsening READ MORE
Without knowing where this cyst is on your vagina, I would recommend you contact your regular obstetrical care provider for attention right away. If your symptoms are worsening and it is affecting your ability to function you need to be seen, especially since you are pregnant. There are a couple of conditions that affect that area that could potentially be treated with sitz baths and observation but it sounds like you have progressed beyond that point and you haven't given me enough information to assume that. I believe the best thing for you to do is contact your provider.
Is this a lump or, a cyst on my vulva?
It is very likely a cholesterol plaque. I suspect you have elevated cholesterol or hyperlipidemia. If you have a PCP (primary care phyisician), I would discuss ways of addressing READ MORE
It is very likely a cholesterol plaque. I suspect you have elevated cholesterol or hyperlipidemia. If you have a PCP (primary care phyisician), I would discuss ways of addressing your overall health status. This does not need to be removed. It does not appear to be related to cancer. it will not drain any thing. If you want to have your gyn look at it to confirm for a second opinion you should absolutely do that. If you don't have a PCP, I highly recommend that you find one and follow up.
Birth control patch
If you mean you waited a week after you period was finished and then put the patch on there are a couple things to consider. Not only is it possible that your period may be off READ MORE
If you mean you waited a week after you period was finished and then put the patch on there are a couple things to consider. Not only is it possible that your period may be off but it is possible that if you have unprotected sex this month that your 97+% protection you were offered by the patch is no longer there. Please use extra protection (condoms) if you are having sex with men because the effectiveness of the patch is off this month. It is very important to the use the contraception as prescribed to maintain its effectiveness and keep your periods on track.
Pregnancy symptoms?
Congratulations on your pregnancy! What you're describing sounds like gas. I wouldn't use words like hypochondriac though. I would recommend you follow up your health care provider READ MORE
Congratulations on your pregnancy! What you're describing sounds like gas. I wouldn't use words like hypochondriac though. I would recommend you follow up your health care provider regularly, increase your water intake to 80-100 oz daily, decrease caffeine and sugar intake and make sure you are eating a healthy diet that includes whole foods like fruits and vegetables, adequate amount of protein and whole grains.
Pregnancy
Please follow the advice of the doctor who has been caring for you and your baby and knows the entire situation. Without knowing the whole picture I cannot give you accurate advice READ MORE
Please follow the advice of the doctor who has been caring for you and your baby and knows the entire situation. Without knowing the whole picture I cannot give you accurate advice in this instance.
