Dr. Mark A. DeMasi, DO
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
About
Dr. Mark DeMasi is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Unknown City, Unknown State. Dr. DeMasi specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. DeMasi can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr DeMasi can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteo DO 1988
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Provider Details
Dr. Mark A. DeMasi, DO's Expert Contributions
STI
Metronidazole is drug of choice for Trichomonas. His doctor may be covering him for chlamydia. READ MORE
What is causing my problem
I highly recommend a pregnancy test. No form of birth control is 100% effective. READ MORE
Sexology question
Urinating after intercourse is perfectly normal. Infact Urinating after intercourse will prevent a urinary infection. READ MORE
birth control question
Continue to take your birth control as you have all along. READ MORE
Pregancy test time?
Wait two weeks passed missed period to get a pregnancy test. READ MORE
HCG Level
There is not a level too high at this stage of pregnancy. You can repeat the test 48 hours after the first test. The hormone level should roughly double in that time period. READ MORE
Pregnancy
In normal healthy pregnancies, the hormone of pregnancy should roughly double every 48 hours. In miscarriages, the hormone level usually halves every 5 days. They are checking serial HCG levels to see if levels are going up or down. READ MORE
Chlamydia
A negative is a negative test. READ MORE
My period is late and I’m a virgin
Your period is simply delayed. The breast tenderness is most likely water retention. READ MORE
Female issue
There are anesthetics that can be taken orally but they will have to be prescribed for you. READ MORE
Am I pregnant?
When in doubt, do a home pregnancy test. Spotting is a very common side effect of Nexplanon. READ MORE
Faint pregnancy test
Being hungry has little to do with testing. I would recommend a serum (blood) pregnancy test. If the test is positive, an ultrasound should be obtained. READ MORE
Unsure
I would recommend you wait 7 days READ MORE
Pregnant?
I am seeing this question 6 months after it was submitted. A simple home pregnancy test would help give you your answer. READ MORE
Lump
The answer is simple. You need to be examined by a woman's health car provider. READ MORE
Period
A medical professional could place you on birth control to control the amount of bleeding you have each month. Also prescription strength Motrin or Aleve would also help. READ MORE
Birth control patch
I recommend that you use a back up form of contraception this cycle. You may have escape ovulation this cycle. READ MORE
Provera Pill
No form of birth control is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. READ MORE
Pregnancy
I would need a lot more information before I could think of commenting. READ MORE
Jumpstart my Menstrual Cycle
You would need to see a health care provider. They could prescribe medication to help bring your menstrual cycle on earlier than normal. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Distinguished Fellow ACOOG 2003 ACOOG
Internships
- UMDNJ-SOM, Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine
Teaching and speaking
- I am able to speak on many topics regarding women's health care.
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