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Dr. Noor M. Shah, MD

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

Dr. Noor Shah is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Shah specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Shah can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Shah 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. Noor M. Shah, MD
  • Buffalo, New York
  • Government Medical College, Jammu & Kashmir
  • Accepting new patients

My discharge is thick and smelly. Is it an infection?

Smelly discharge is not normal. See a gynecologist.

Why do I feel a lack of sex drive after giving birth?

It is normal after recent delivery because brain hormones are suppressed usually takes several months to become normal

What's the difference between emergency contraceptive and the abortion pill?

Emergency contraceptive is to prevent pregnancy while abortion pills disrupt existing pregnancy.

My friend had heavy bleeding after taking the abortion pill. Does she need a D&C?

If pregnancy test is negative and there is no more bleeding she doesn’t need D and C

The doctor has advised me to undergo pap smear test. Does it hurt?

Doing Pap test should not hurt unless you have vaginitis

What are the precautions you should take in case of placenta previa?

Not to do any heavy exercise and continue prenatal check ups

Fever

Have gynecologist check you and do cultures

Can tampons cause a urinary tract infection?

Possibly yes. Try not to use tampons and see if frequency of urinary infection goes down.

How often should you have your IUD replaced?

Depends what kind of IUD was used, hormonal or non hormonal. Hormonal usually last 3 to 5 years.

Why am I gaining weight despite of exercise and diet?

Do a thyroid test and then talk to your doctor.

I am 42 years old and I am expecting. Is there a chance that my baby would have down syndrome?

There are tests available during pregnancy and your doctor will be able to tell you about your concerns.

Why is it difficult to insert an IUD for a second time?

Most IUDs are safe, and patients use them repeatedly as long as you have monogamous relationships.

Is it safe for me to conceive if I am on antidepressants?

See psychiatrist to see what newer drugs may be safe in pregnancy

My daughter is 14 years old and still hasn't gotten her period. Should I be worried?

If she has normal development of secondary sexual characteristics, then wait a few more months to see if she gets menses.

I am 8 months pregnant and had some spotting. Could this mean anything abnormal?

See a gynecologist for an evaluation. You may need a pelvic sonogram.

Is it periods or implantation bleeding?

Repeat pregnancy test in 2 weeks, then see your doctor.

Are hot flashes during urination normal?

Hot flash rd during ruination is not normal. See your doctor and get a check up done.

What causes cramps during pregnancy?

Talk to your gynecologist to rule out any problems with the cervix, and a pelvic sonogram done also.

I masturbated and I am now suffering from urine incontinence. Are the two related?

Have a check up done by a urologist to rule out bladder drop and have a gynecologist check you also.