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Dr. Ashley Perkins

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

Dr. Ashley Perkins is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Perkins specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Perkins can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Perkins can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Dr. Ashley Perkins
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Accepting new patients

Periods

Menstrual frequency is considered normal if periods occur every 21-35 days. If the occur more frequently, or there is bleeding in between periods, I would recommend seeing a gynecologist READ MORE
Menstrual frequency is considered normal if periods occur every 21-35 days. If the occur more frequently, or there is bleeding in between periods, I would recommend seeing a gynecologist to determine an underlying cause.

Bleeding and abdominal pain

If there is a change to your menstrual period and you are sexually active, I would recommend taking a pregnancy test. Changes to your menstrual cycle and vaginal bleeding can READ MORE
If there is a change to your menstrual period and you are sexually active, I would recommend taking a pregnancy test. Changes to your menstrual cycle and vaginal bleeding can be caused by infections, underlying medical conditions, changes in medications or supplements, stress. If your period is irregular or you are experiencing bleeding/spotting between your periods you should see a gynecologist to help determine the cause.

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Peeing a lot , or urinary frequency, and burning or irritation can indicate a bladder infection. I recommend you schedule a doctor visit to have appropriate testing done, which READ MORE
Peeing a lot , or urinary frequency, and burning or irritation can indicate a bladder infection. I recommend you schedule a doctor visit to have appropriate testing done, which usually includes leaving a urine sample. If possible, go to your visit with a full bladder.