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Mr. John B. Monaco, MD
- Nashville, TN
- Wake Forest Univ School of Medicine (Bowman Gray)
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Is watery discharge a sign of pregnancy?
Vaginal discharge, depending upon the characteristics of the discharge can signal anything from ovulation, infection, hormonal changes and pregnancy. Yes, you should consult with READ MORE
Vaginal discharge, depending upon the characteristics of the discharge can signal anything from ovulation, infection, hormonal changes and pregnancy. Yes, you should consult with your GYN to make sure that there is no problem and to get peace of mind that this may be a normal healthy response.
How can I manage my mood swings during pregnancy?
Moodiness and irritability are quite common and the way a woman responds is very individualized. Sleep deprivation or interrupted sleep can often lower our boiling point so, if READ MORE
Moodiness and irritability are quite common and the way a woman responds is very individualized. Sleep deprivation or interrupted sleep can often lower our boiling point so, if you can, concentrate of sleep and naps which means modifying your normal routine and letting some of your responsibilities go unattended. Calming therapies such as chamomile tea, meditation, etc may be helpful. While some calming herbs work well, their use in pregnancy is usually not advised due to lack of information about those herbs in pregnancy. It's difficult to evaluate herbs and drugs in pregnancy and most information is from animal studies. Adequate rest is still the best especially as the baby grows and causes more discomfort.
I have missed my period and the pregnancy test is negative. What could be wrong?
Perhaps nothing is wrong. A post ovulation ovarian cyst (corpus luteum cyst) can delay your period for a few days or a few weeks. Acute stress can alos affect your cycle. I READ MORE
Perhaps nothing is wrong. A post ovulation ovarian cyst (corpus luteum cyst) can delay your period for a few days or a few weeks. Acute stress can alos affect your cycle. I would definitely repeat your pregnancy test and if negative, you can relax a bit and wait for your period to start naturally. I typically have not intervened unless 4-6 weeks has passed. An ultrasound may be indicated. If you are perimenopausal, this may be part of the hormonal changes that occur at this time.
I am having severe itching in my vagina. Could it be a UTI?
Depending upon your age and sexual activity, severe vaginal itching could be an infection, either yeast or bacterial, an STD, atrophic vaginitis due to estrogen deficiency or a READ MORE
Depending upon your age and sexual activity, severe vaginal itching could be an infection, either yeast or bacterial, an STD, atrophic vaginitis due to estrogen deficiency or a UTI. The burning can occur with UTI'S but they are usually accompanied by other symptoms such as burning on urination, frequency and urgency of urination, etc. A urinalysis with culture will confirm or refute this diagnosis. A visual examination by your GYN would also be helpful if the culture is negative, to rule out other non infectious causes or if you don't improve with treatment. If you are menopausal, vaginal hormone therapy can work wonders.
John B Monaco, MD
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