EXPERT
Dr. Melanie L. Marin, M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
Dr. Melanie Marin has spent over 22 years practicing office gynecology and gynecologic surgery at New York Physicians. This practice is dedicated to providing the holistic, thoughtful and integrative care. Dr. Marin will generally spend a full hour with you reviewing your concerns, medical history and goals along with providing a complete examination and recommendations on how to maintain your best, healthy self.
Dr. Marin is an expert laparoscopic surgeon with a long time focus on treating endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. She is one of the few doctors who can provide comprehensive care for these very devastating problems. Dr. Marin will treat your whole person using holistic and alternative approaches as well as a full arsenal of medication and surgery when those options are best for you.
Managing the complex hormonal issues of endometriosis led Dr. Marin to become an enthusiastic student of the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome and menopause. She is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner.
She also maintains a general gynecology practice geared at obtaining wellness for all of her patients. Whether you feel fine and just want the best partner for maintaining your health or you have concerns about your pap smear, ovarian cysts, fibroids or (the needlessly dreaded) menopause, Dr. Marin will help you find the path and plan that are optimal for you.
Visit our practice. You will find the kind of health care you always wished you had.
Dr. Marin's practice does not participate in insurance but will help you submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Dr. Marin is an expert laparoscopic surgeon with a long time focus on treating endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. She is one of the few doctors who can provide comprehensive care for these very devastating problems. Dr. Marin will treat your whole person using holistic and alternative approaches as well as a full arsenal of medication and surgery when those options are best for you.
Managing the complex hormonal issues of endometriosis led Dr. Marin to become an enthusiastic student of the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome and menopause. She is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner.
She also maintains a general gynecology practice geared at obtaining wellness for all of her patients. Whether you feel fine and just want the best partner for maintaining your health or you have concerns about your pap smear, ovarian cysts, fibroids or (the needlessly dreaded) menopause, Dr. Marin will help you find the path and plan that are optimal for you.
Visit our practice. You will find the kind of health care you always wished you had.
Dr. Marin's practice does not participate in insurance but will help you submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
31 years
Experience
Dr. Melanie L. Marin, M.D.
- New York, NY
- New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny
- Accepting new patients
Treating Endometriosis Instead of Suffering in Silence
Endometriosis is a condition in which the same type of cells that grow and bleed in the uterus to make a woman's period are found outside the uterus. These cells also grow and...
Severe abdominal pain?
Please make an appointment with your gynecologist. Make sure he or she hears about your pain. You will need someone to follow you and figure out what is wrong. This will not happen READ MORE
Please make an appointment with your gynecologist. Make sure he or she hears about your pain. You will need someone to follow you and figure out what is wrong. This will not happen in an emergency room and may take some time.
You may have endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease or some other infection.
See your gynecologist for evaluation and testing!
You may have endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease or some other infection.
See your gynecologist for evaluation and testing!
Do I have PCOS?
You may very well have PCOS. A good pediatrician or gynecologist can evaluate you and help you determine the best treatment for you. Please remember that daily exercise will help READ MORE
You may very well have PCOS. A good pediatrician or gynecologist can evaluate you and help you determine the best treatment for you. Please remember that daily exercise will help manage some of the consequences of this condition. Please make sure you are getting at least a 30-minute brisk walk every day!
Is it OK to drink lemon water while pregnant?
Yes, of course!
I have a one month missed period, no pregnancy signs?
You should do a pregnancy test! Both positive and negative tests are accurate and can be trusted. If the pregnancy test is negative, you will need further evaluation by a doctor. READ MORE
You should do a pregnancy test! Both positive and negative tests are accurate and can be trusted. If the pregnancy test is negative, you will need further evaluation by a doctor. If it’s positive, see your doctor!
Missed period?
If you had a tubal ligation and yet missed your period, please do a pregnancy test. If you are pregnant after a tubal ligation, there is an increased risk of it being an ectopic READ MORE
If you had a tubal ligation and yet missed your period, please do a pregnancy test. If you are pregnant after a tubal ligation, there is an increased risk of it being an ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy growing outside the uterus). An ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening! If your pregnancy test is positive after a tubal ligation, you should see your doctor or go to an urgent care center immediately for evaluation!
Pregnancy concern?
Please see a doctor as soon as possible to make sure you don’t have a sexually transmitted infection like gonorrhea or chlamydia!
I have period problems?
As you realize, this is not normal. There are many causes of abnormal bleeding, some serious and some not so serious. Please see a gynecologist as soon as possible!
Can I take anxiety medications while pregnant?
This is a very good question that you MUST speak to your doctor about. The risks of taking medication during pregnancy may be outweighed by the benefits in specific cases but this READ MORE
This is a very good question that you MUST speak to your doctor about. The risks of taking medication during pregnancy may be outweighed by the benefits in specific cases but this can only be determined by a conversation with YOUR doctor.
Is my period normal?
Please talk to your pediatrician or ask your parents to bring you to a gynecologist. Some cramping with periods can be normal but severe pain is not. While medications like ibuprofen READ MORE
Please talk to your pediatrician or ask your parents to bring you to a gynecologist. Some cramping with periods can be normal but severe pain is not. While medications like ibuprofen or naproxen can help cramps, you should be evaluated to make sure there are no underlying problems. Your doctor will talk to you further to help decide if you should have further testing for your pain and irregular periods
My period is late?
This is a very easy question to answer. First: do a pregnancy test!!!!! ASAP!!! Second: talk to a gynecologist or go to Planned Parenthood and get both effective birth control READ MORE
This is a very easy question to answer. First: do a pregnancy test!!!!! ASAP!!! Second: talk to a gynecologist or go to Planned Parenthood and get both effective birth control and instructions on how to use it properly. What you are doing currently is playing Russian Roulette.
Intense period?
This is absolutely not normal! You need to talk to your gynecologist or pediatrician as soon as possible! You may have a bleeding disorder, endometriosis, an abnormality in the READ MORE
This is absolutely not normal! You need to talk to your gynecologist or pediatrician as soon as possible! You may have a bleeding disorder, endometriosis, an abnormality in the lining of your uterus or a hormone imbalance. If you cannot convince your mom to take you to a gynecologist, please talk to your pediatrician or walk into Planned Parenthood to get an evaluation (and treatment) started. Please do not continue to suffer or put your life at risk because you faint and really hurt yourself when you fall! You are right! This is not okay! Get help!
Menopause?
Don’t stop! Keep taking the pills every day. Check with your doctor to make sure those instructions were not an error. If they were not in error and your doctor is asking you READ MORE
Don’t stop! Keep taking the pills every day. Check with your doctor to make sure those instructions were not an error. If they were not in error and your doctor is asking you to take a break every month to bleed, you should get a second opinion from a menopause specialist! You do not need to bleed on hormone replacement therapy.
How to help vaginal pH despite frequent sex?
There is nothing wrong or unhealthy about an active sex life. The vagina should keep itself clean and balanced once you are settled into a rhythm. While the vaginal odor may certainly READ MORE
There is nothing wrong or unhealthy about an active sex life. The vagina should keep itself clean and balanced once you are settled into a rhythm.
While the vaginal odor may certainly change, you may want to visit your gynecologist to make sure the change in odor is not due to a yeast or bacterial infection. You say neither of you has an STI. That is good news as long as you have both been TESTED negative for STI’s. If you have not BOTH been tested negative, you should go now for urine testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia and blood testing for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
You are correct that douching is not recommended and may actually increase the incidence of infections. You can help balance the pH by drinking 8 ounces of cranberry juice per day and eating yogurt with acidophilus. You could take supplements for either instead if you don’t enjoy drinking cranberry or eating yogurt.
Finally, if the pH still seems to be off, you can use the occasional boric acid suppository to re-acidify the vaginal pH. 600mg suppositories are available on Amazon or at drugstores.
Of course, you should be performing proper vaginal hygiene. Wash with water only or a mild cleanser like Cetaphil if you must. Do not use vaginal wipes or other scented soaps or cleansers. Wear cotton panties. NEVER thongs. Take your panties off at night. If you must wear something at night, loose boxers or pajama bottoms of cotton are preferred.
While the vaginal odor may certainly change, you may want to visit your gynecologist to make sure the change in odor is not due to a yeast or bacterial infection. You say neither of you has an STI. That is good news as long as you have both been TESTED negative for STI’s. If you have not BOTH been tested negative, you should go now for urine testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia and blood testing for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
You are correct that douching is not recommended and may actually increase the incidence of infections. You can help balance the pH by drinking 8 ounces of cranberry juice per day and eating yogurt with acidophilus. You could take supplements for either instead if you don’t enjoy drinking cranberry or eating yogurt.
Finally, if the pH still seems to be off, you can use the occasional boric acid suppository to re-acidify the vaginal pH. 600mg suppositories are available on Amazon or at drugstores.
Of course, you should be performing proper vaginal hygiene. Wash with water only or a mild cleanser like Cetaphil if you must. Do not use vaginal wipes or other scented soaps or cleansers. Wear cotton panties. NEVER thongs. Take your panties off at night. If you must wear something at night, loose boxers or pajama bottoms of cotton are preferred.
Can I get the covid vaccine if I have Bacterial Vaginosis?
YES! If you have not already gotten the COVID vaccine, get it as soon as possible. There is NO vaginal infection that would prevent you from being able to get the vaccine!
Where does your stomach hurt when you're pregnant?
Your stomach should not hurt when you are pregnant. If you are pregnant and having stomach pains, you should contact your doctor immediately.
What if a pregnancy test shows negative but still no period?
If your pregnancy test is negative, but you still do not get your period as scheduled, you should make an appointment to see your doctor to get some blood tests and an exam to READ MORE
If your pregnancy test is negative, but you still do not get your period as scheduled, you should make an appointment to see your doctor to get some blood tests and an exam to determine why your period is not coming.
How do you tell if you're pregnant without a test?
You cannot be sure you are pregnant without a pregnancy test. You can do a home pregnancy test as early as the first day after a missed period and it should be reliable. Your doctor READ MORE
You cannot be sure you are pregnant without a pregnancy test. You can do a home pregnancy test as early as the first day after a missed period and it should be reliable. Your doctor can do that same test in the office as well.
How does your period look if you are pregnant?
If you are pregnant, you will not be getting a period. If you miss your period or are late for your period, that is a good indication that you should do a pregnancy test and see READ MORE
If you are pregnant, you will not be getting a period. If you miss your period or are late for your period, that is a good indication that you should do a pregnancy test and see a doctor for evaluation. Normally, the female hormones start rising until ovulation (the release of the egg) occurs. The rising hormones cause the lining of the uterus (called the endometrium) to thicken and grow in order to be able to support a pregnancy. If pregnancy does not happen after ovulation, the hormones start to fall and shedding of the lining of the uterus happens. This shedding results in the bleeding that we call the period or menses. If pregnancy does occur, the endometrium does not shed and there is no period.
For more information, please take a look at a reputable website on women's health like: https://www.womenshealth.gov/menstrual-cycle
For more information, please take a look at a reputable website on women's health like: https://www.womenshealth.gov/menstrual-cycle
Can I walk after a c-section?
Yes! You should be getting up and walking every day. Stand up straight. Take deep breaths. Walk to tolerance. The more you walk, the faster you will recover.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Are birth control pills 100% safe?
Birth control pills are very safe and have many benefits. They are highly effective birth control. They generally will make your periods lighter and less painful. They treat endometriosis. READ MORE
Birth control pills are very safe and have many benefits. They are highly effective birth control. They generally will make your periods lighter and less painful. They treat endometriosis. They can help relieve the symptoms of PMS. They also significantly decrease the risk of developing uterine and ovarian cancer. Overall, for healthy non-smokers the benefits are large and the risks are negligible. There are some risks associated with birth control pills in smokers and for women with certain medical problems. You should make sure you have reviewed your specific situation with your doctor to understand if there are any risks to the birth control pill for you.
