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Dr. Israel K. Brown-Brantuoh
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Dr. Israel Brown Brantuoh is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Clovis, CA. Dr. Brown Brantuoh specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Brown-Brantuoh can treat a number of female health issues from puberty to post-menopause including but not limited to pre-menopause,peri-menopause, menopause, post menopause, pelvic pain, menstrual disorders, premenstrual issues, uterine fibroids, infertility, sub fertility, ovarian cysts, abnormal pap, routine gynecology exam, abnormal uterine bleeding, postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, female genital issues, family planning, contraceptive management, tubal ligation, prenatal care -normal routine as well as high risk pregnancy, delivery, postpartum care and postpartum weight management.
Dr. Israel K. Brown-Brantuoh
- Clovis, CA
- Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
- Accepting new patients
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Heavy bleeding 5 days after emergency contraceptive?
The early bleed is usually typical of emergency contraception a few days after completion of the medication. It may reset your menstrual cycle.
Plan B & surgery?
Usually, it is recommended to prevent pregnancy for about 18 months after a bariatric procedure. Your body is going to go through changes and not advisable to compound the changes READ MORE
Usually, it is recommended to prevent pregnancy for about 18 months after a bariatric procedure. Your body is going to go through changes and not advisable to compound the changes with pregnancy in such a short period interval after your bariatric surgery. Most likely it may be safe but discuss this with your physician for close medical supervision.
Tubes tied but pregnant?
Get a pregnancy test, and if positive then proceed with care. If otherwise, see your physician to continue gynecology care
Steri strips?
This is a question you should ask your OB who performed your procedure.
I have spotting after my period?
It is likely from the change with your BC. Even so, with progestin only BC pill is notoriously noted for such intermittent bleeding. Follow up with your prescriber to monitor this READ MORE
It is likely from the change with your BC. Even so, with progestin only BC pill is notoriously noted for such intermittent bleeding. Follow up with your prescriber to monitor this closely. Hope this was helpful.
Colposcopy and vaginal biopsy?
Usually colposcopy (for that matter, any such procedure) has the risk of bleeding. This should recede. If the bleeding persists, revisit your gyn or any ER to have you evaluated. READ MORE
Usually colposcopy (for that matter, any such procedure) has the risk of bleeding. This should recede. If the bleeding persists, revisit your gyn or any ER to have you evaluated.
My vagina is itchy?
Review all your feminine hygiene product given such may be allergenic. That said, let your physician evaluate you to exclude possible perineum infections.
Am I pregnant?
You could be. Check test again after 35th day of your cycle.
Pain while urinating and during sex?
Per your narrative it is unlikely to have implications of cerv ca. That said, staying current with your routine scheduled cerv ca screen aka pap test with your physician could READ MORE
Per your narrative it is unlikely to have implications of cerv ca. That said, staying current with your routine scheduled cerv ca screen aka pap test with your physician could not be over emphasized
Is it possible to get pregnant?
Yes it could be possible
Plan B pill effectiveness?
At best, my advice to you is to have a more reliable method of contraception if you have no plans to start a family, and stop using plan B as a bcm. Secondly, be responsible with READ MORE
At best, my advice to you is to have a more reliable method of contraception if you have no plans to start a family, and stop using plan B as a bcm. Secondly, be responsible with your sex practices.
STD treatment?
No, you are not. Wait till you receive a negative test of cure, then you are cleared.
Do I have pinworms?
Thank you for your question.
It is clear from the onset of your narration that this is a pin worm infection till proven otherwise. It is likely overgrowth, and colonization READ MORE
Thank you for your question.
It is clear from the onset of your narration that this is a pin worm infection till proven otherwise. It is likely overgrowth, and colonization could spill into other urogenital areas such as the vagina. Good news is treatment is available. Contact a gynecologist or infectious disease specialist to provide appropriate treatment.
Hope this was helpful.
It is clear from the onset of your narration that this is a pin worm infection till proven otherwise. It is likely overgrowth, and colonization could spill into other urogenital areas such as the vagina. Good news is treatment is available. Contact a gynecologist or infectious disease specialist to provide appropriate treatment.
Hope this was helpful.
Boyfriend says can't use a condom cause of medication?
Thank you for the question.
There are very few medications if any that interact with condoms. Kindly let him tell you what medication he is on and relay the information to READ MORE
Thank you for the question.
There are very few medications if any that interact with condoms. Kindly let him tell you what medication he is on and relay the information to your physician to establish if any such interaction exist. My advice to you is to get on an effective birth control method before any sexual encounter to prevent any unplanned pregnancy.
There are very few medications if any that interact with condoms. Kindly let him tell you what medication he is on and relay the information to your physician to establish if any such interaction exist. My advice to you is to get on an effective birth control method before any sexual encounter to prevent any unplanned pregnancy.
Smoking?
I have no data on the safety of TARTAT, if any at all. At best, quitting is a health benefit regardless of pregnancy. Visiting your PCP or OB is a good place to start. They would READ MORE
I have no data on the safety of TARTAT, if any at all. At best, quitting is a health benefit regardless of pregnancy. Visiting your PCP or OB is a good place to start. They would recommend other remedies that are pregnancy safe.
Bleeding after 11 years of going through menopause?
Any form of postmenopausal or menopausal vaginal bleeding requires further evaluation. Kindly visit with your PCP or GYN to begin thorough workup. Do not delay on THIS!!!
Can I be glued?
Hi there!
Essentially, with child birth, especially vaginal, there may be perineum and vaginal laxity, and this may result in your condition. A perinumplasty may correct this READ MORE
Hi there!
Essentially, with child birth, especially vaginal, there may be perineum and vaginal laxity, and this may result in your condition. A perinumplasty may correct this condition. Discuss this with your gyn doc, who may evaluate/examine you and may make appropriate treatment recommendation.
Essentially, with child birth, especially vaginal, there may be perineum and vaginal laxity, and this may result in your condition. A perinumplasty may correct this condition. Discuss this with your gyn doc, who may evaluate/examine you and may make appropriate treatment recommendation.
Period?
From your narrative, it is likely you may be having a typical disorder known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is noted for such irregular menses. Given your last menses was READ MORE
From your narrative, it is likely you may be having a typical disorder known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is noted for such irregular menses. Given your last menses was Aug 2020 through April 2021, a period of 28 weeks (7 months), should be pregnant signs/symptoms of pregnant would be known. Could you still have been pregnant? Could it still be possible? Yes, but not likely. My suggestion is discuss a thorough work-up with your Physician for PCOS and be treated for same. This may improve and possibly make your cycle regular.
How to help vaginal pH despite frequent sex?
Clean yourself as you do with for feminine hygiene. No douching as you correctly noted. If the odor persists, see your primary doctor for further testing and possible treatment. READ MORE
Clean yourself as you do with for feminine hygiene. No douching as you correctly noted. If the odor persists, see your primary doctor for further testing and possible treatment.
I'm not sure what I have?
This may not be gyn related. Kindly proceed to see your primary care provider to address this asap.
