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Dr. Kirby J. Plessala, M.D.

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

Dr. Kirby Plessala is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Plessala specializes in women's health. He provides routine/annual GYN care as well GYN problem focused care.
Dr. Plessala has a special interest in promoting natural fertility as well as providing assessment and non-invasive treatments for those patients having trouble conceiving successfully. This also includes patients who have suffered from miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Dr. Plessala also provides care for patients of all ages with hormonal problems, including Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and peri-/postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT). He focuses on more natural and bio-identical therapies for these conditions.
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35 years Experience
Dr. Kirby James Plessala, M.D.
  • Mobile, AL
  • La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
  • Accepting new patients

Loss of feeling in vagina

Most of the time this is something temporary caused by stress or hormone changes, but it still can reflect a deeper issue. The best thing to do is to see your local Gynecologist. READ MORE
Most of the time this is something temporary caused by stress or hormone changes, but it still can reflect a deeper issue. The best thing to do is to see your local Gynecologist.

Pregnancy

With your history of PCOS it is difficult to say what the bleeding is. First thing is to take a pregnancy test.

Bleeding since a month

There are several possibilities for this type of bleeding and yes, infection can be one of them. It is best to see a GYN doctor to get evaluated.

tested positive for chlamydia

Difficult to answer definitively here. Testings are not always 100% accurate. The important thing would be for each of you to get treated for both and then each of you needs a READ MORE
Difficult to answer definitively here. Testings are not always 100% accurate. The important thing would be for each of you to get treated for both and then each of you needs a repeat test to document negatives =

Is this a lump or, a cyst on my vulva?

It is difficult to make a diagnosis with a picture. The only advice I can give you is to see a GYN doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Jumpstart my Menstrual Cycle

Your menstrual cycle is triggered to start when your progesterone hormone levels drop. So to try to trigger early you would need a prescription for your doctor for progesterone READ MORE
Your menstrual cycle is triggered to start when your progesterone hormone levels drop. So to try to trigger early you would need a prescription for your doctor for progesterone to take for 7 to days prior to when you went your period to start.

Am I having a miscarriage?

I would recommend that you see a doctor for an appropriate evaluation.

Nexplanon implant

That does look concerning. Difficult to tell if that is bruising versus an infection. You need to get your arm looked at again by your doctor.

Do I still have a hymen?

I think it would be fair to say that you do not have an intact hymen meaning the membrane that would cover the vaginal opening. You would still have the hymen remnant. As far as READ MORE
I think it would be fair to say that you do not have an intact hymen meaning the membrane that would cover the vaginal opening. You would still have the hymen remnant. As far as stretching, it would be difficult to answer that question without an exam.

Menstrual Cramps

This sounds more symptomatic than what is considered normal. With the intensity of your symptoms, you should get this checked out by a GYN doctor.

Sterilised and did not get my period

If you have had a sterilization procedure and have missed a period, the first thing that is needed is a pregnancy test as soon as possible. With the abdominal pain being present READ MORE
If you have had a sterilization procedure and have missed a period, the first thing that is needed is a pregnancy test as soon as possible. With the abdominal pain being present you need to see your GYN doctor for evaluation.

Pregnancy Test

Good morning. Yes if all those tests are negative then let=E2=80=99s be patient and see if your cycle will start. If you go more than 4 weeks late then it would be good to check READ MORE
Good morning. Yes if all those tests are negative then let=E2=80=99s be patient and see if your cycle will start. If you go more than 4 weeks late then it would be good to check some labs and ultrasound.

Vaginal bleeding

You definitely would want to get an ultrasound and a pregnancy test done with your GYN doctor.

Long periods?

Abnormal bleeding can definitely happen on DepoProvera, but it is always advisable to investigate. Usually this is done by ultrasound to measure your uterine lining and checking READ MORE
Abnormal bleeding can definitely happen on DepoProvera, but it is always advisable to investigate. Usually this is done by ultrasound to measure your uterine lining and checking a pregnancy test. It is difficult to advise a next step until that is done.

Early period?

A pregnancy is certainly possible given the description. I would recommend you take a pregnancy test. More likely is that your period is late because you are now taking your pills READ MORE
A pregnancy is certainly possible given the description. I would recommend you take a pregnancy test. More likely is that your period is late because you are now taking your pills continuously. Stay on your pills if your test is negative.

Cancer or BV?

Hello. Since the antibiotics did not work, a culture would be indicated. If a culture was already done then a more extensive culture would be next to evaluate for other conditions. READ MORE
Hello. Since the antibiotics did not work, a culture would be indicated. If a culture was already done then a more extensive culture would be next to evaluate for other conditions. Also, a pelvic ultrasound would be good to get for the right sided pain.