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Dr. Nicole Fanarjian, M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
Dr. Nicole Fanarjian is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Fanarjian specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Fanarjian can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Fanarjian can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
19 years
Experience
Dr. Nicole Fanarjian, M.D.
- Tampa, FL
- University of South Florida
- Accepting new patients
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Birth control
There is good evidence that Nexplanon can prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. If it has been in for less than 5 years, it should still work. If it's been longer than that, I READ MORE
There is good evidence that Nexplanon can prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. If it has been in for less than 5 years, it should still work. If it's been longer than that, I would recommend using a backup method and making an appointment with a provider to have the device replaced (if you liked it) or to start a different method of birth control.
Could i be pregnant
Sperm can live for up to 3 days. So it is possible to conceive this way. If you don't want to get pregnant, you can use Plan B (levonorgestrel) or Ella (ulipristal acetate) or READ MORE
Sperm can live for up to 3 days. So it is possible to conceive this way. If you don't want to get pregnant, you can use Plan B (levonorgestrel) or Ella (ulipristal acetate) or an IUD. These have different mechanisms of action, but can work as emergency contraception.
Missed period
If you've had unprotected sex in the last 10 days, you could have gotten pregnant. If you aren't wanting to be pregnant now, I suggest you start birth control. There are many READ MORE
If you've had unprotected sex in the last 10 days, you could have gotten pregnant. If you aren't wanting to be pregnant now, I suggest you start birth control. There are many effective, safe, well-tolerated methods. You could also use Plan B again. If you took Plan B this month, that could explain the delay in getting your period. Also the stress of your illness may explain it.
Missed periods?
If you are not getting regular monthly periods, you may have polycystic ovarian syndrome. This is a hormone imbalance that can affect your menses. If you are not interested in READ MORE
If you are not getting regular monthly periods, you may have polycystic ovarian syndrome. This is a hormone imbalance that can affect your menses. If you are not interested in being pregnant right now, you can try taking birth control pills. If you want to be pregnant in the coming months, please check with your obstetrician/gynecologist.
Can a woman with a UTI and a yeast infection get symptoms that is similar to herpes
Genital herpes typically presents with painful genital sores (they look like blisters). If you've had genital herpes in the past, when you have a recurrence, it can feel like READ MORE
Genital herpes typically presents with painful genital sores (they look like blisters). If you've had genital herpes in the past, when you have a recurrence, it can feel like pain, tingling or itching. You treat genital herpes with an antiviral medicine (something like Valtrex).
Generally, it you have a UTI, you have pain with urinating, increased urgency and frequency to urinate. Sometimes, you might have blood when you urinate. If you have these symptoms, you can be treated with a 3-day or 5-day course of antibiotics (Bactrim or Macrobid). If your symptoms don't improve or get worse, I suggest you see a doctor.
Generally, vaginal yeast infection presents with itchiness and a cottage-cheese-like vaginal discharge. You can treat this with over-the-counter medicine (Monistat). Or a prescription medicine (Diflucan).
Generally, it you have a UTI, you have pain with urinating, increased urgency and frequency to urinate. Sometimes, you might have blood when you urinate. If you have these symptoms, you can be treated with a 3-day or 5-day course of antibiotics (Bactrim or Macrobid). If your symptoms don't improve or get worse, I suggest you see a doctor.
Generally, vaginal yeast infection presents with itchiness and a cottage-cheese-like vaginal discharge. You can treat this with over-the-counter medicine (Monistat). Or a prescription medicine (Diflucan).
