Dr. Adrienne Wendy Askew M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
18707 Hardy Oak Blvd. Suite 230 San Antonio Texas, 78258About
I am a board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist, who is also board-certified in Functional Medicine. I am a master-trained DaVinci Robotic surgeon, who believes that surgery should usually be the last option. I am a mother, daughter, fiancé, animal-lover, and life-long learner. My goal is to help restore health to our ailing nation, one patient at a time. This involves changing the way we think about our lives. Embracing changes that make us healthier physically, emotionally and spiritually.
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Education and Training
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1997
Board Certification
American Board Of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Dr. Adrienne Wendy Askew M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Why does my period last longer than they did before?
It is common for women to experience changes in their periods following having children, and unfortunately it is most common for the periods to be heavier or longer and sometimes irregular. It has to do with hormone changes that occur following childbirth and sometimes can be affected by weight changes if they aren’t able to lose the “baby” weight after having children. Menstrual cycles can be affected significantly by weight changes. READ MORE
Why do I have spotting in the 3rd month of my pregnancy?
I can’t say for sure - but there are many reasons why a woman can spot during pregnancy. Some are very benign, not worrisome, others can be dangerous. More common causes are things like ‘cervical friability’ - a condition where the cells on the inside of the cervix (the glandular cells) are just more prone to bleed and can do so after sex; sometimes things like yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis can cause spotting; or cervical polyps can also cause. These things are not dangerous. More worrisome causes include placenta previa or a miscarriages. A more thorough evaluation with an exam and a sonogram is needed to determine the cause more precisely. READ MORE
Why am I bleeding after my pap?
Hi there! Thank you for your question. I have to assume that you have had abnormal Pap smears since you are getting them done every 6 months. There are several possible reasons why a woman can bleed after their Pap smear. First - it may due to the abnormal cells themselves. If a woman has HPV (human papilloma virus) in her cervical cells and HPV has caused some abnormal changes in the cells, they can bleed due to the disordered growth from the HPV and if they are progressing into precancerous cells (not common, but possible) then the cells bleed easily with Pap smears, or during or after sex. Secondly, and also very common, the brush used to scrape the cells from the cervix is abrasive and can cause the sensitive delicate inner cervical cells (the gland cells) to bleed just from the Pap brush. A third possible cause is the presence of a yeast infection or vaginitis, or sexually transmitted infections, all of which cause inflammation of the cells and result in them bleeding easily. Hope that helps! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Patients' Choice Award 2011 Patients 2011-2016
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2016 Patients 2011-2016
Internships
- United States Air Force
Fellowships
- University of South Florida (Functional Medicine)
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Having her Own Philosophy for Practicing Medicine, Communication Skills, and Loving her Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling and Exercising
Favorite professional publications
- Green Journal
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