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Dr. Sudeepthi Prasad

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

Dr. Sudeepthi Prasad is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Fremont, California. Dr. Prasad specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Prasad can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Prasad 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. Sudeepthi Prasad
  • Fremont, California
  • Bangalore University
  • Accepting new patients

Spotting?

It is not unusual to have your periods within 7 days before or after your last period. As far as spotting, keep an eye on it. If it is persistent or gets worse, see your OBGyn. READ MORE
It is not unusual to have your periods within 7 days before or after your last period. As far as spotting, keep an eye on it. If it is persistent or gets worse, see your OBGyn. Headaches and dizziness are due to dehydration since you did not have a heavy period or excessive bleeding. Hydrate yourself with plenty of water, atleast a gallon a day, eat plant based unprocessed food, go for a walk and get some sleep. Take ibuprofen 400 mg with food for cramping.If you still feel bad, make an appointment with your OBGyn.
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Period concerns?

Usually being on the combined pill for atleast 3 months decreases bleeding. If your bleeding is getting worse? May be you need a higher dose of estrogen. Discuss with your OBGyn. Stay READ MORE
Usually being on the combined pill for atleast 3 months decreases bleeding. If your bleeding is getting worse? May be you need a higher dose of estrogen. Discuss with your OBGyn.
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How many hours should a pregnant woman sleep?

Sleep patterns are different in all 3 trimesters. In the third trimester, you can get 2-3 hours of sleep at a stretch before you have to wake up to pee. Every pregnant woman should READ MORE
Sleep patterns are different in all 3 trimesters. In the third trimester, you can get 2-3 hours of sleep at a stretch before you have to wake up to pee. Every pregnant woman should get enough sleep needed for her so that she can feel rested. Nap if you need to.
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Painful issue normal?

Unlikely that it is related to your tubal ligation more than a year ago. Painful periods can happen due to fibroids, endometriosis etc, please see your OBGyn to get help. Stay READ MORE
Unlikely that it is related to your tubal ligation more than a year ago. Painful periods can happen due to fibroids, endometriosis etc, please see your OBGyn to get help.
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About pregnancy?

Up to 7 days delay is normal. If you still don’t have a period after that, do your pregnancy test. If pregnancy test is negative, consult your OBGyn for help.
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What would your guess be?

Vaginal discharge.

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Painful issue normal?

This has nothing to do with your tubal ligation. You are having dysmenorrhea or uterine cramping with your period, see your OBGyn so that he/she can help you.
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What causes a pregnant woman to bleed?

There are multiple causes for bleeding in pregnancy and it is NOT normal to bleed during pregnancy. Causes for bleeding could be previa, pre term labor, cervical polyps, etc. See READ MORE
There are multiple causes for bleeding in pregnancy and it is NOT normal to bleed during pregnancy. Causes for bleeding could be previa, pre term labor, cervical polyps, etc. See your OBGyn sooner than later.
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What color is discharge when pregnant?

Discharge is usually white in pregnancy, increases every trimester. In third trimester, the discharge is like egg whites, mucous like and large amounts. Please see your gynecologist READ MORE
Discharge is usually white in pregnancy, increases every trimester. In third trimester, the discharge is like egg whites, mucous like and large amounts. Please see your gynecologist to get prenatal care so that you and your baby are safe during pregnancy.
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Period question?

Use your first day of your last normal period. When you have your first ultrasound, your OBGyn can confirm the dates for you.
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Early Miscarriage or Late Period?

Over-the-counter pregnancy tests are pretty accurate in detecting hcg 3.5 to 4 weeks after your missed period. All the symptoms you just described also could be due to a ruptured READ MORE
Over-the-counter pregnancy tests are pretty accurate in detecting hcg 3.5 to 4 weeks after your missed period. All the symptoms you just described also could be due to a ruptured ovarian cyst including nausea. It is a good idea to see your primary care physician or OBGyn, may be get a pelvic ultrasound to make sure everything is okay. They can also run a pregnancy test again which may be negative, but worth checking.
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Missed periods?

Seems like you had a period in October. Please see your OBGyn if you do not have a period this month. Also discuss contraception if you are not planning to get pregnant. Stay READ MORE
Seems like you had a period in October. Please see your OBGyn if you do not have a period this month. Also discuss contraception if you are not planning to get pregnant.
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Treating a yeast infection?

Please make an appointment to meet your Dr. and discuss further.
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Possible pregnancy?

Since your pregnancy test is negative, it could be a hormonal imbalance. Please see your OBGyn to get help.
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My daughters third period seems long?

Prolonged periods are not normal. Call your pediatrician to discuss about it.
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How much water should a pregnant woman drink?

At least a gallon/day (3Ls).
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Why does my baby move when I eat?

Carbohydrates (sugars) in the food stimulate the baby’s brain and the baby moves.
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Is eating raw sushi safe when pregnant?

It is recommended to avoid raw fish/sea food during pregnancy.
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What should I do next?

See a new gynecologist, ask them to do a bimanual exam, not just an exam with a speculum (foreign bodies and tampons could be missed sometimes with a speculum exam). They should READ MORE
See a new gynecologist, ask them to do a bimanual exam, not just an exam with a speculum (foreign bodies and tampons could be missed sometimes with a speculum exam). They should be able to feel the tampon with the examining fingers during bimanual exam and remove it.
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What fruits should be eaten during pregnancy?

You can eat any fruits. Limit high sugar fruits like grapes, watermelon, mango and pineapple.
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