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Dr. P. Douglas Young Jr.
- Wentzville, Missouri
- MD at Indiana University School of Medicine
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How soon after a hysterectomy can I be physically active?
Truly, every surgeon is different. You should ask the doctor that did your surgery. Typically, 6 weeks post-op.
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Doug Young, MD
Why do fallopian tubes swell?
Chronic inflammation or pelvic inflammatory disease or a blockage. Any of those can cause the tubes to be swollen.
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Doug Young, MD
Do light periods indicate pregnancy?
Light periods do not necessarily indicated pregnancy. There can be several reasons from hormonal to medication, to just having light cycles in general.
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Doug Young, MD
Is fluid on the pelvis bad for you?
No, not necessarily. Fluid can be from several places. Commonly, it is from a recent ruptured ovarian cyst. You have one of those every month of you are having regular cycles. READ MORE
No, not necessarily. Fluid can be from several places. Commonly, it is from a recent ruptured ovarian cyst. You have one of those every month of you are having regular cycles. If you have no pain, that is the likely source. If you do have pain, the fluid could have blood in it from a cyst, could be infection, etc. You would need further work-up.
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Doug Young, MD
How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?
Typically, we recommend gaining 25-35 lbs depending on your pre-pregnancy weight.
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Doug Young, MD
Is sudden heavy menstrual flow a sign that something is wrong?
This could be a couple of heavy menstrual cycles. This could be a thyroid problem or a uterus problem, or a hormonal problem. Since it's been a few cycles, you should probably READ MORE
This could be a couple of heavy menstrual cycles. This could be a thyroid problem or a uterus problem, or a hormonal problem. Since it's been a few cycles, you should probably go get evaluated.
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Doug Young, MD
Do ultrasounds identify all fibroids?
Fibroids that are small can be missed by ultrasound.
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Doug Young MD
How long does ovulation lasts?
if your cycles are regular, you ovulate every month. If your cycles are 28 to 30 days apart typically you ovulate day 14 to day 16. The most fertile days around ovulation. Typically READ MORE
if your cycles are regular, you ovulate every month. If your cycles are 28 to 30 days apart typically you ovulate day 14 to day 16. The most fertile days around ovulation. Typically you want to have intercourse every other day around this time. your chances of getting pregnant every month or only 20%. But that will increase your chances of achieving pregnancy.
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Doug Young, MD
Should pregnant women get the flu shot?
Yes, they should! The flu is more apt to make a pregnant woman more ill during her pregnancy. Therefore, you should prevent with a flu vaccine.
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Doug Young, MD
Should I go to every appointment when pregnant?
Absolutely!
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Doug Young, MD
Does birth control make you gain weight?
It depends upon the type of birth control. If you use birth control pills you should have less than 5 lb of weight gain. Depo-Provera, the injection, can lead to a significant READ MORE
It depends upon the type of birth control. If you use birth control pills you should have less than 5 lb of weight gain. Depo-Provera, the injection, can lead to a significant amount of weight gain. It just depends upon the person.
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Doug Young, MD
What causes discoloration around the vagina?
This is typically nothing to be concerned with. But if you have not had an exam, then getting it checked out with an annual exam would be warranted.
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Doug Young, MD
Does gestational diabetes make me a high risk pregnancy?
Yes, it does make you high risk.
Can antibiotics cause yeast infections?
Absolutely they can in a number of people.
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Doug Young, MD
Can my birth control be making me constipated?
Yes, especially with the "Fe" component. That is iron and it will constipate you.
How would I know if I'm allergic to spermicide?
You would get irritation every time you would use the product. You could also try to put it on your arm and see if you get a reaction.
Should I consider massage therapy?
Yes, you can try a massage. Not deep tissue, but you can still get one
Can birth control cause my urine to smell?
Typically, birth control should not make your urine smell
When is an epidural used?
You can get an epidural any time. It truly depends on how dilated you are and how fast you are going. It also depends on anesthesia at your hospital.
