Obstetrician Gynecologist

Obstetrician Gynecologist

OBGYNDoc

Minneapolis, MN

Female, 36

I am a practicing Obstetrician and Gynecologist, providing care for women in all stages of life. Approximately half of my practice consists of pregnancy-related care, including routine prenatal care, high risk obstetrics, and delivering babies at all hours of the day. The other half consists of gynecologic care, which ranges from routine annual check-ups to contraception and menopause. I perform many surgeries, including laparoscopies and hysterectomies.

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Last Answer on July 14, 2017

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Just a follow-up to my earlier Q. When I asked about mid-career changes, I meant in terms of specialty. For example, a cardiologist who decides she wants to become a neurosurgeon. Does this happen frequently?

Asked by faint-of-heart over 13 years ago

So, as I said, in order to graduate from medical school, you have to complete 4 years of college followed by 4 years of medical school. At that point, you choose your specialty. ObGYN happens to require 4 years of training. Once you have completed residency, if you wanted to change specialties, you would have to repeat a residency in whatever field you have chosen. General surgery requires 5 years, cardiology can require up to 6-7 years, neurosurgery 7 years, etc. It is generally an unattractive prospect to have to go back and retrain for anywhere from 3-7 years when you are already in your mid-30's, so most people aren't willing to do this. But, again, if you are unhappy with your job, you have to find the job that brings you fulfillment.

Does removing the mirena iud hurt?

Asked by Emily over 12 years ago

An uncomplicated removal of an IUD is actually quite painless and fast, especially in comparison to insertion. Most patients are pleasantly surprised at how easy it is. Very infrequently, the IUD strings are not visible or the IUD is not in the proper position, which may make the removal more difficult and uncomfortable.

I'm going on holiday in 4 weeks & my period is due at the same time. I know I can take primolut to delay my period, but I wanna kno if I can take a course of primolut to advance my period instead to get it out of the way before my holiday?

Asked by Anon over 12 years ago

Unfortunately, I can't really answer this question without knowing more details about your history and menstrual cycles. I recommend you speak to your physician about whether or not this is an option for you.

Do you believe any of these "I didn't know I was pregnant until I went into labor!!" stories? Is that even possible?

Asked by pchop over 12 years ago

The power of the human brain to sustain denial is incredible. I do believe it is possible, although it is very uncommon!

Is it true that stress can make a pregnant woman bleed and the fetus dies? I don't know if my colleague tells the truth but I don't think so.

Asked by Clyne almost 13 years ago

Stress has never been scientifically linked to miscarriage. Unfortuantely, miscarriage is not preventable or predicatable.

Are the following possible early pregnancy symptoms: Sudden tiredness/drowsiness. Lower back ache. White odorless creamy discharge. Weight gain. Emotional changes. All this a week before my period is due!

Asked by mtrip over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, symptoms of early pregnancy are often very similar to symptoms of PMS. The only way to differentiate is to be patient and wait for a missed period so that you can take a home pregnancy test. Typically, however, early pregnancy symptoms do not begin before the first missed period.

Can it be possible that a baby was born oct. 04, 2010. Is made dec. 13,2009.... because after that day the next time i go to bed with a man is dec 30? Can you tell me if who was his father,, the 1st or the 2nd? He looked almost the same the 1st man

Asked by hopeful over 11 years ago

I don't have enough information to answer your question. You may be interested in paternity testing, which you could discuss with your pediatrician.