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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.
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Dr. Sudeepthi Prasad
  • Fremont, California
  • Bangalore University
  • Accepting new patients

Pregnant or pms?

Good idea to do your pregnancy test. If negative, repeat in a week if no period. Meanwhile you can take Unisom 25 mg for sleep, okay to take during pregnancy. If you get a period, READ MORE
Good idea to do your pregnancy test. If negative, repeat in a week if no period. Meanwhile you can take Unisom 25 mg for sleep, okay to take during pregnancy.
If you get a period, it’s probably PMS.
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Masturbation?

It is normal, no reason to worry.
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Post menopausal bleeding?

Period after menopause needs to be evaluated. See an OBGyn doctor to have an endometrial biopsy to rule out any pre-cancerous cells.
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Do I have pinworms?

You could have a pin worm infection, usually rectal, not vaginal. Pinworms can usually be treated completely with two doses of over-the-counter medicine called pyrantel pamoate, READ MORE
You could have a pin worm infection, usually rectal, not vaginal. Pinworms can usually be treated completely with two doses of over-the-counter medicine called pyrantel pamoate, available in the United States under the brand names Pin-X and Reese's Pinworm Medicine. Take one dose immediately and another dose two weeks later.
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Pregnancy concern?

Repeat pregnancy test in 1 week again.
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Bleeding after 11 years of going through menopause?

See a gynecologist, you need an endometrial biopsy.
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Smoking?

Use Nicotine patches or gum, taper down the dose every week (21 mg to 14 to 7 mg). Definitely touch base with your OB doctor.
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Transvaginal ultrasound?

Hypoechoic lesions are solid masses, ultrasound can only tell us so much but not clearly what it is. You are young and the cyst is small, unlikely to be cancer. Removing and sending READ MORE
Hypoechoic lesions are solid masses, ultrasound can only tell us so much but not clearly what it is. You are young and the cyst is small, unlikely to be cancer.
Removing and sending it to pathology will tell you what it is exactly.
Another option is to get pelvic MRI if you do not want to undergo surgery right away.
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Whats going on?

See a doctor and get STD tests done.
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What kind of medical problem could this have been?

It’s called lichen sclerosus (in kids). Here is more informative: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files/14028Plichensclerosus.pdf Take care and stay safe! Be READ MORE
It’s called lichen sclerosus (in kids). Here is more informative:
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files/14028Plichensclerosus.pdf

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Be kind, be humble, be grateful :)

Heavy bleeding with clots?

Heavy bleeding could be due to depo provera injection. Contact your OBGyn to help with heavy bleeding.
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Be kind, be humble, be grateful :)

Pregnancy?

Do a urine pregnancy test.
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Can you get a positive pregnancy test 4 weeks after miscarriage?

Yes, your pregnancy hormones can stay in your system for up to 6-8 weeks after a miscarriage. Repeat the test in 4 weeks again.
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Why am I lactating?

If you are taking any of the psychiatric medications, you could be lactating as a side effect if your thyroid, prolactin and pregnancy tests are negative
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HPV?

Yes, HPV can be dormant in your system. Younger your wife is, higher the chances that her immune system will clear it. This might not happen at ages 50 and above. Risk of cancer READ MORE
Yes, HPV can be dormant in your system. Younger your wife is, higher the chances that her immune system will clear it. This might not happen at ages 50 and above. Risk of cancer for men is very low, almost negligible, hence men are not tested. Although there is a risk of oral and anal cancer depending on the different sexual practices. Both of you can get tested for other STD’s anyway.
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Postinor 2?

Bleeding is expected after morning after pill with some cramping. Take ibuprofen to relieve cramping.
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Vaginal bumps?

Make sure you get tested for herpes.
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Menstrual?

Tampons usually do not break into pieces unless left longer than 18 to 24 hours. Opening up of the tampon does not mean much unless you saw a missing piece when you removed the READ MORE
Tampons usually do not break into pieces unless left longer than 18 to 24 hours. Opening up of the tampon does not mean much unless you saw a missing piece when you removed the tampon. If you are still concerned or have a foul smelling vaginal discharge, see an OBGyn.
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Result interpretation?

Visibility of ultrasound is poor. Small amount of free fluid is nothing to worry about. You definitely need to see your OBGyn and figure out alternative hormone treatment options READ MORE
Visibility of ultrasound is poor. Small amount of free fluid is nothing to worry about. You definitely need to see your OBGyn and figure out alternative hormone treatment options for bleeding since you are bleeding with IUD.
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IUD possible pregnancy? ER or doctor?

You can see your regular doctor, could be a chemical pregnancy (no implantation)
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