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Monica Martinez Rivera

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

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

Why am I bleeding after intercourse?

Could be associated to cervical or uterine polyps. You should have a pelvic exam as well as an ultrasound for evaluation

Monica Martinez Rivera, MD FACOG

I don't have regular periods. What should I do?

Irregular periods may be caused by stress or hormonal imbalance. You should have and ultrasound done to see if any anomalies are identified and also you should have your thyroid READ MORE
Irregular periods may be caused by stress or hormonal imbalance. You should have and ultrasound done to see if any anomalies are identified and also you should have your thyroid levels evaluated. Those are the most common reasons to experience menstrual irregularities.

Vulva itching, what could be wrong?

You most likely have a yeast infection combined with bacterial infection. You need treatment with antibiotics and to keep area as clean and dry as possible Monica Martinez Rivera, READ MORE
You most likely have a yeast infection combined with bacterial infection. You need treatment with antibiotics and to keep area as clean and dry as possible

Monica Martinez Rivera, MD FACOG

Is it normal to have low sex drive at 22?

It's normal, but it is not common. You should have your hormone levels as well as thyroid levels evaluated. If everything is normal, then you should consider therapy. Monica READ MORE
It's normal, but it is not common. You should have your hormone levels as well as thyroid levels evaluated. If everything is normal, then you should consider therapy.

Monica Martinez Rivera, MD, FACOG

What is an retroverted uterus?

The uterus has 2 positioning options, anteverted or retroverted. Retroverted means the uterus is inclined towards the rectum. It is definitely a normal and very common condition READ MORE
The uterus has 2 positioning options, anteverted or retroverted. Retroverted means the uterus is inclined towards the rectum. It is definitely a normal and very common condition and it should not interfere with conception or cause any complication during pregnancy.

Monica Martinez Rivera, MD FACOG