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ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Weight Gain Durring Pregancy, pregnant with triplets, pregancy
pregnant with triplets, pregancy, weight gain: Well the doctors usually say that an average weight gain of 30-35 lbs total is normal for pregnancy. Many women gain more than that. I gained 60lbs total. Watch out, though..you are only 7months along, and the last 2 months are when the weight will...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Weight Gain - Post, shear luck, healthy diets
shear luck, healthy diets, pre pregnancy: Genetics certainly plays a big role in how much weight a women will gain during pregnancy, and overall how much fat her particular body wants to maintain. But be aware that if a women gains the ideal amount of weight, between 25 and 30 pounds, that only...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Weight Gain, glucose tolerance test, amniotic fluid
glucose tolerance test, amniotic fluid, sonograms: If you have gained over 30 lbs by your 25th week, you should have a glucose tolerance test, some serial sonograms to evaluate the size of the baby, to see how much amniotic fluid you have, and to make sure that you are only having one baby. If you have too...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Weight gain during pregnancy, glucose tolerance test, weight gain during pregnancy
glucose tolerance test, weight gain during pregnancy, carbohydrate intolerance: At times, a woman will not gain as much weight during the first trimester as she will later on in pregnancy. YOu should gain approximately 28-30lbs for the entire pregnancy. We usually would like to see you gain 2-3 lbs per visit. However, don t worry if it...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Weight Loss at 16 weeks of pregnancy, extreme morning sickness, nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
extreme morning sickness, nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, anorexia and bulimia: Dear Sarah, Sometimes early on when there is excessive nausea and/or vomiting there can be a bit of weight loss. However, it is extremely important to minimize this, especially in your case. If weight loss gets severe enough, it may require a hospital stay...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Weight Loss Concern, pregnacy, first trimester
pregnacy, first trimester, losing weight: Losing weight in the early months is not that uncommon. I am not familar with stone, so I am not sure of her weight as far as if she is overweight, under or just about right. I doubt it is much to worry about, she will start to get hungry as the pregnacy...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Weight loss after delivery, registered dietitian, pre pregnancy
registered dietitian, pre pregnancy, hello doctor: The body is usually back to its normal (pre-pregnancy) state at 6 weeks post partum. Usually, at the post partum visit (6 weeks after the delivery) we discuss exercise and weight loss programs. There are no restrictions as to the number of calories taken in...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Weird cycle after having baby, irregular cycles, having baby
irregular cycles, having baby, anovulation: Hi Andrea, For whatever reason, women can experience irregular cycles from time to time. The concern in this case is obviously if you aren t ovulating, you can t conceive. The only way to induce ovulation is to try taking something called Clomid, however,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Weird Period, weird period, brown blood
weird period, brown blood, pregnancy test: It sounds like some hormonal imbalance, or it could be due to your nursing. It is normal to have weird periods when you start to get them again after a delivery. As long as you get a period, it does not matter how long it is or if it is light or heavy. If...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Weird Periods, abnormal periods, periods time
abnormal periods, periods time, lining of the uterus: Dear Lindsay, A normal menstrual period lasts from 2-7 days. The normal cycle patterns can range from 21-35 days. When bleeding occurs that is not part of the regular cycle - periods are longer or heavier than normal, occurs between periods, time between...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Whats going on?, mucus discharge, 2 cm dialated
mucus discharge, 2 cm dialated, pregnacy: You should not expect to go into labor until your due date. When you start to have contractions at the level of your belly button, that occurs every 6 minutes (from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction) and each contraction...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Whos the daddy?imscared?, imscared, conclusive answer
imscared, conclusive answer, 16th of september: Hi Alexa :) I am so sorry, but I dont have a conclusive answer for you. I did some calculations. Counting 14 days, after your period would mean you would have ovulated roughly on the 16th of September. Now, you had intercourse with your ex on the...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Wood stains/varnishes exposure during pregnancy, wood stains, nervous system damage
wood stains, nervous system damage, baby thanks: Do they actually say that you can cause nervous system and brain damage TO THE BABY, or TO YOU? Usually they could not cause any damage to you unless you ingested them. Merely exposure to the substances will not cause any problems and I still doubt that they...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Worried, fetal heartbeat, pregnancy journals
fetal heartbeat, pregnancy journals, heartrate: It does not sound like there is any problem. You are correct in that you are now 7 weeks 3 days (based on your LMP of June 15). The sonogram confirms this and shows a good fetal heartbeat, as well. Don t worry. By the way, you are not considered high risk...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Worried, progesterone suppositories, progesterone level
progesterone suppositories, progesterone level, hcg level: Hi Lori :) Your numbers are great :) Your HCG is doubling, and this is a good indication that your pregnancy is progressing as it should be. Your progesterone level is not terribly low. However, different doctors have different expectations on exactly...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Worried, beta hcg test, serum beta hcg
beta hcg test, serum beta hcg, hcg levels: Dear Kerry Ann, If the doctor ran a serum beta hCG test, which gives an actual amount of hCG in your bloodstream, and that came back too low to be considered positive. PLUS an ultrasound did not show a gestational sac anywhere - in uterus or in tubes. Then...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Worried!, fertile window, fertile time
fertile window, fertile time, skipping meals: Dear Amanda, The MOST fertile time of your cycle is the few days prior prior to, day of, and day after ovulation. If you have regular 28 day cycles, you would most likely ovulate on cycle day 15. If you had an unprotected encounter within a few days of...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Worried to death!! - Please Respond ASAP!, first response pregnancy test, first response pregnancy
first response pregnancy test, first response pregnancy, pregnancy tests: Hello. I am sorry for the delay in answering your question. You are not pregnant. I would bet on it. His penis would have to come in direct contact with your vagina, according to your question this has not happened. You can take some test up to five...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Worried about miscarriage, bleeding in early pregnancy, vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
bleeding in early pregnancy, vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, yolk sac: Dear Sarah, Vaginal bleeding can occur frequently in the 1st trimester of pregnancy and may not be a sign of problems. Studies show that anywhere from 20-30% of women experience some degree of bleeding in early pregnancy. Approximately half of pregnant...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Worried, empty gestational sac, stomach cramps
empty gestational sac, stomach cramps, blood test for pregnancy: If your last period started on November 16, and you had a positive pregnancy test, then you are now only 5 weeks 2 days gestational age. On sonogram, we do not see anything but an empty gestational sac at 5-6 weeks gestation. If you repeat the sonogram at...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Wrong in the test?, mood swing, morning urine
mood swing, morning urine, last period: Dear Sara, If it has only been 27 days since your LMP then, yes, it would be too early to test for pregnancy. You will need to wait until you actually miss a period or have a spotty period before testing for pregnancy for it to be accurate. I usually...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Should I wait One year, vaginal birth after cesarean, cesarean section
vaginal birth after cesarean, cesarean section, better reason: The recommendation os ACOG (The American College of ObGyn) is that, if you had a previous cesarean section within 18 months of again coming to term, yoo should have a repeat cesarean section. If, on the other hand, it is more than 18 months since the cesarean...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: waiting to go to the first doctors visit, pregnancy risk factors, short term disability
pregnancy risk factors, short term disability, initial ultrasound: Dear Gina, Well, obviously the sooner you have prenatal care, the better. As far as maternity leave, you should not need to go on maternity leave from work for many months unless you have complications of pregnancy or unless your job is unusually dangerous....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: waiting after a molar pregnancy, partial molar pregnancy, pathological evaluation
partial molar pregnancy, pathological evaluation, hcg level: In most laboratories, an HCG level of less than 5 is considered a negative value and is equivalent to zero. Once your levels have dropped below 5, you can star the six months waiting period and then start trying to conceive once more. The six month waiting...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: waiting after a period, cheri, myths
cheri, myths, pregnancy: Hello Faith- why do you think you are pregnant? If you had your period- you are NOT pregnant. You may have heard of women who are pregnant and yet have a period. These are mainly myths. The flow that can happen even though there is a pregnancy, is VERY slight-...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: can i walk threw a meatal..., x rays, metal detector
x rays, metal detector, xray: VERY good question. I have never really thought of this before. Nor have I ever been asked. Not knowing how a metal detector works I inlisted the help of my husband who informed me they work off magnetics. (makes sense now) So you should be safe to...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: i just want to ask can you..., implantation bleeding, signs of pregnancy
implantation bleeding, signs of pregnancy, sore breasts: If there is bleeding while pregnant it is sometimes implantation bleeding, which would be lighter than a normal period. If you suspect you are pregnant you can take a test at this point. The signs you mention can be various things, too many to list....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: we want a baby!!, caffiene, birth defects
caffiene, birth defects, intercourse: Hello. First things first. You need to be taking folic acid NOW! This will help prevent birth defects. You both need to not drink alcohol or smoke. Caffiene is not good either. (lowers your chance) Regardless of what position you should lay flat...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: want to become pregnant, ovulation predictor kit, basal body temperature chart
ovulation predictor kit, basal body temperature chart, basal body thermometer: If your last period started on May 25, you probablly ovulated on June 7. This can be accompanied with spotting (mittelshmerz) and can cause pelvic discomfort on one side or the abdomen or the other. The spotting is not as long as a regular period and should...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: I want a child, billings method, physical signs
billings method, physical signs, last period: Okay Charlotte- sounds like you have done some thinking about this. To conceive you need to determine when you are ovulating. Your ovaries will release an egg 14 days BEFORE your period arrives. It is not determined according to the LAST period, but when the...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: i want to know if my girlfreind is pregnant?, girlfreind, walk in clinic
girlfreind, walk in clinic, urine test: Hello Kasy- the bleeding could be because her period was due, or she was a virgin and her hymen was torn or your intercourse was too violent. Once she has missed a period date, you can do a urine test for pregnancy OR go to a walk in clinic and ask for a blood...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: i want to know something this..., iron tablets, supplemental iron
iron tablets, supplemental iron, headach: As long as your period came on time and lasted for less than 14 days, it is considered normal. It can be dark red or light red or can be watery or thick or have blood clots or not. It should come every 21-35 days (from the first day of your period until the...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: i want to get pregnant?, invitro fertilzation, scar tissue
invitro fertilzation, scar tissue, tubal reversal: Hi Shanta :) Yes, its possible that you can come become pregnant again. Sometimes removal of the ring, is all it takes, for normal functioning ovulation to begin. In other cases, scar tissue can form, making ovulation rather difficult. Ladies whom...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: I want to get pregnant., birth control pill, last period
birth control pill, last period, birth control: If you started your period on August 12, and stopped the birth control pill on August 14, then you may ovulate around two weeks later. Try concentrating intercourse on August 26,27,28, and 29. If you do not get your period on September 8, take a pregnahcy...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: water bag, water breaks, water bag
water breaks, water bag, high risk: Hi Tausha, If your water breaks at 24 weeks, we can t fill it up with water. It is a serious problem and can cause you to deliver prematurly and be at high risk for infection to both you and your baby. If you notice any leakage of fluid, head to the hospital...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: water bag, sex with my husband, water breaking
sex with my husband, water breaking, water bag: How far pregnant are you? Usually, if your water breaks, it will continue to flow out of your vagina. A gush of fluid after sex can be your water breaking, or it can also be some urine coming out of the bladder due to pressure of the baby s head on the bladder....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: water breaking, third pregnancy, wet pad
third pregnancy, wet pad, water breaking: Hello Tina. The only SURE way of knowing is to put on a pad and then take a very wet pad in to the office of the L&D unit at the hospital where they can test it with a strip of special paper. That will tell you whether it is amniotic fluid or urine. All the...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: water breaking, rupture of membranes, robitussin
rupture of membranes, robitussin, cough: Unless there is an other underlying reason (infection in your amniotic fluid, infection in your vagina, etc) coughing by itself (even hard) cannot cause rupture of membranes. However, to make you feel comfortable, I would suggest taking Robitussin to relieve...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: What if my water breaks and I dont know it?, water breaks, rupture of membranes
water breaks, rupture of membranes, water down: Usually, your water will not break until you are going into labor. However, if you notice a trickling of water down your thigh, or if you suddenly get a gush of fluid out of your vagina, you should get checked. Once you break your water, you usually will...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: water pills, best time to take a pregnancy test, water pills
best time to take a pregnancy test, water pills, family doc: Once you become pregnant , we do not limke to use diuretics (water pills) because they lower blood volume. If your last period started on September 7, then you probably ovulated on September 20 and could have conceived if you had sex on September 19,20,21,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: waterbirth, blow up pool, water births
blow up pool, water births, birthing centers: Hello Karachi. Many women really like laboring while being immersed in warm water. The contractions are much easier to bear, she is more relaxed and labor progresses better. We use a children s back yard blow up pool of five feet in diameter- three rings high....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: ways to help labor progress naturally, health food store, lecithin capsules
health food store, lecithin capsules, sore joints: Hello Angela- well, you won t get much help from me to bring this baby on early. I strongly believe that we must WAIT until mother nature, baby and your body are ready for birth. What I CAN do is try to help you be more comfortable. Go to a health food store...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weaker positive pregnancy test, beta hcg test, viable pregnancy
beta hcg test, viable pregnancy, pregnancy test: In order to be considered positive, both lines on the pregnancy test should be dark and bold. A scant or light line is an equivocal test and must be repeated. It may have been done too early in the pregnancy. If your last period started on August 10, then...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weeks-long mid-cycle cramps, time of ovulation, mid cycle
time of ovulation, mid cycle, last period: When was the FIRST day of your last period, not the last day of your period? If you started your period around April 6,and you have a 30-32 day cycle, you would have ovulated around April 21 and could have conceived if you had sex on April 20,21,23, or 24....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: How many weeks pregnant can I be?, pregnancy cycle, last period
pregnancy cycle, last period, sonogram: Hi Unique, Congratulations! Yes the doctor will have an ultrasound done and this will tell you how far along and developed the fetus is. Based on these measurements from the ultrasound, they will be able to determine about when your last period was....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Heart beat, yolk sac, report excerpts
yolk sac, report excerpts, embryo transfer: With the Cytotec, you are actually put into labor and the uterus starts contracting to force the products of conception out of the uterus. It is much more painful than a D&C, which is completed within 10 minutes, under general anesthesia. I would prefer a...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: How much weight should I gain?, second trimester of pregnancy, trimester of pregnancy
second trimester of pregnancy, trimester of pregnancy, fetal growth: We prefer that you gain around 2-3 lbs per month throughout the pregnancy. However, if you are overweight, your doctor is correct in asking you to aim for 15-20lbs for the entire pregnancy. Sometimes, you will not start to gaini much until your second trimester...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight gain, nausea and vomiting, constant nausea
nausea and vomiting, constant nausea, weeks of pregnancy: Up until 15 weeks of pregnancy, you may not gain due to the constant nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. However, after 16 weeks gestation, you should start to gain approximately 2-3lbs per month. At this time your nausea will disappear and your appetite will...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight gain and weakness, sinus infection, physican
sinus infection, physican, blood counts: HI Lori, those symptoms could be a combination of the sinus infection and the pregnancy, how are your blood counts are you showing anemia? go tell your ob what you are feeling, if you can t get him to respond see another physican. It is always good to be...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight gain, prepregnancy weight, max weight
prepregnancy weight, max weight, weight gain: We usually suggest that you gain around 30lbs for the entire pregnancy. It is nice to gain 2-3lbs each visit, but that also depends on your overall weight at the start of the pregnancy. Most of the weight that you gain is due to retention of fluid and you...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight loss, intrauterine growth restriction, fetal heartbeat
intrauterine growth restriction, fetal heartbeat, prenatal vitamins: By now, your midwife should check for a fetal heartbeat at every visit. You certainly should hear a fetal heartbeat with a doppler stethoscope at 18 weeks. If the sonogram that you had at 16 weeks showed no problems and showed a fetal heartbeat you should...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight loss during first trimester, low carbohydrate diet, high protein low carbohydrate diet
low carbohydrate diet, high protein low carbohydrate diet, whole grain bread: You will probably gain around 30 lbs during the pregnancy. However, it is normal during the first trimester not to gain much due to morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting. You sound like you are eating correctly. YOu should eat a high protein, low carbohydrate...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight loss, exept, morning sickness
exept, morning sickness, losing weight: Have you taken a test? First thing to do is confirm you are pregnant. Losing weight in the early weeks is not uncommon, but most of the time it is due to feeling ill, which you say you are not. It may be nothing but it should be addressed. You should...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight pre regnancy, awesome mom, certified personal trainer
awesome mom, certified personal trainer, irregular periods: Dear Jessica, This is a great question! You are right to start planning ahead. You probably will not have problems with conception (unless you are experiencing irregular periods) due to extra-weight. However, pregnancy is associated with some physical...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight, candy sweets, corn starch
candy sweets, corn starch, pelvic organs: Hello Jenn. Well, the risks include difficulty delivering vaginally. Though you may think the excess wt. is what you can see on the outside, there is also excess padding inside, around your organs etc. This may cause some problem when the baby needs to pass...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weightgain in third trimester, brain growth, baked potatoes
brain growth, baked potatoes, whole grains: Hello Analiz. You need to gain at least 35 pounds to ensure proper brain growth for your baby- make sure you are eating LOTS of protein- eggs, fish, meat, chicken, cheese, yogurt. Also lots of unrefined carbs- brown rice, baked potatoes, cooked whole grains....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weird cycles, weird feelings, irregular periods
weird feelings, irregular periods, hirsuitism: Hirsuitism is only one of the manifestations of PCS. If you have irregular cycles, are obese, or haave facial hair, see a gynecologist and blood tests will rule out PCOS. You certanly can conceive and have a baby even if you do have PCOS.If you have a 30-35...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weird hip stuff, pelvic bones, hip bones
pelvic bones, hip bones, pelvic bone: Hi Kendra, This is a normal feeling that some new mothers experience, especially if you are small-framed. Your uterus is growing and your pelvic bones are having to shift and move to make room for your expanding uterus. It won t be like this your whole...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weird pains?, 50 effaced, abdominal musculature
50 effaced, abdominal musculature, muscle soreness: Dear Melissa, Since you are at 37 weeks, I m sure you will be going in now for weekly visits. At your next visit, you can mention it to your doctor, but it most likely is just an area of inflammation or muscle soreness. If you notice any kind of lump or...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weird pregnancy happenings, full term pregnancy, viable pregnancy
full term pregnancy, viable pregnancy, fetal heartbeat: If your last period started on June 21, you did, indeed, ovulate on July 3 or 4 and must have conceived if you had sex on July 3,4,5, or 6. By August 19, you should have been 8 weeks pregnant and, by then, a fetus and a fetal heartbeat should have been seen....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: The weirdest period., home pregnancy test, taking the pills
home pregnancy test, taking the pills, brown blood: You had a normal period on December 22, even though it was only heavy for one day. It lasted for 4 days. This is normal. The spotting you had was probably due to the missing of the pill and doubling up the next day. It is insignificant and I doubt that you...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: whats going on?, blood test for pregnancy, beta hcg
blood test for pregnancy, beta hcg, pregnancy test: You have to repeat your entire question. I do not have access to previous questions, so I do not know the dates that you mantioned in your previous question. However, if you have a regular 28 day cycle, and had a positive pregnancy test and now the urine test...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: whats going on?, financial bind, planned parenthood
financial bind, planned parenthood, unplanned pregnancy: Dear Ashley, If you don t wish to conceive an unplanned pregnancy, I would recommend that you at least check into Planned Parenthood or a similar facility near you to see about programs which base the price of contraceptives on your income. You could also...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: whats going on in my body, home pregnancy tests, urine test
home pregnancy tests, urine test, blood test: Hello Krisy- none of these tests are perfect and I would tend to believe the blood test over the urine test. You could still be pregnant however and only time will tell. You should be having a second blood test in 5-7 days and that should help with the question....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: whats my date of conception, ovulation conception, estimated due date
ovulation conception, estimated due date, pull out method: Dear Trina, Typically, you will ovulate 14 days prior to the beginning of the next period. If the first day of your LMP was 4/2 and you have regular 28 day cycles, your estimated date of ovulation/conception would be 4/16. Your estimated due date is 1/7/08,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: whats going on, best time to take a pregnancy test, uti symptoms
best time to take a pregnancy test, uti symptoms, laparotomy: You appear to have had a normal period (it does not have to last seven days), so I doubt that you are pregnant. If you miss a period, the best time to take a pregnancy test is seven days after missing the period. If the test is negative, you are not pregnant....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: white spot on babies heart, afp test, sonogram
afp test, sonogram, aggie: There are many spots that we see on sonogram that mean absolutely nothing. They are artifacts of the echoes and, unless they are related to some syndrome or disease, you can ignore them. If the outflow tracts of the heart were fine and there are no other abnormalities,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: my wife, is she pg, pregnancy hormone hcg, home pregnancy test
pregnancy hormone hcg, home pregnancy test, hcg level: Dear Donald, If she had a complete miscarriage on 11/20, the pregnancy hormone (hCG) should be gone from her system by this point - most assuredly in any amount significant enough to be picked up by a home pregnancy test. The hCG level would most likely...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: wife pregnancy, date of conception, pregnancy test
date of conception, pregnancy test, last period: If your wife has a normal 28 day cycle (from the first day of her period until the first day of her next period) ovulation occurs on cycle day #14, and she can only conceive if she has sex on cycle day #13, 14, 15, or 16. If her last period started on December...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Is my wife pregnant or not?, best time to take a pregnancy test, ept test
best time to take a pregnancy test, ept test, morning urine: The best time to take a pregnancy test is seven days after you miss your period. You did not menitoned when the first day of her last period was, so I can t tell you exactly when to take the test. If the pregnancy test at that time is negative, she is not...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: My wife is really worried, hcg levels, fetal heartbeat
hcg levels, fetal heartbeat, light fever: If there is only mild spotting (light pink/red) it is probably of no consequence. If she starts to start heavy bleeding with cramping, it certainly may be the start of a miscarriage. However, her HCG values are steadily rising, and are, indeed, more than doubling....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: My wife and I recently found..., rest of my life, hormones
rest of my life, hormones, newlyweds: Hello Clint. You have alot on your plate right now. But you must remember your wife has even more. You mention the hormones and that is alot of it. She also has worry about her body and her health and the babies health etc etc. Not that you don t worry...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: wife, step mom, erect penis
step mom, erect penis, asap thanks: Sometimes, it takes quite awhile to heal from the episiotomy sutures or the sutures used in a repair of any lacerations. However, try this. You lie down on your back and your wife straddles your erect penis. She lowers herself down onto the penis v e r y ...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: withdrawal bleed if you are pregnant, taking the pills, stopping the pill
taking the pills, stopping the pill, pregnancy test: If you started back on the pill and have had normal withdrwal bleeding in March and April, you do not have to worry. It is highly unlikely that you could have conceived while on the pills. If you have any doubts, take a pregnancy test, but do not stop taking...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: wORRIED, is SHE PREGNANT?, endometrial cavity, gestational sac
endometrial cavity, gestational sac, colour doppler: That could be anything else but she is not pregnant, according to the informatoin here. They would have seen a baby growing in there if she were pregnant. There are other things taht can cause an endometrium to grow. If you are that worried, why not ask...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Can a woman become pregant from Dry Sperm?, cause pregnancy, moist surface
cause pregnancy, moist surface, dry surface: It is unlikely that your girlfriend would become pregnant from semen that has dried or from your hand after you washed your hands and dried your hands. Sperm are very fragile and do not remain viable on a dry surface for more than a few seconds. If the sperm...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: a woman's cycle and getting pregnant, pre ejaculation, time hope
pre ejaculation, time hope, correct time: If you have a 28 day cycle (from the first day of your period until the first day of your next period) ovulation occurs on cycle day #14. However, if you have a longer or shorter cycle than 28, ovulation will occur earlier or later in your cycle. An average...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when does a womans fertility..., experience infertility, how long does sperm survive outside the body
experience infertility, how long does sperm survive outside the body, female secretions: Hi Yom, A lot of questions. I will answer them in the order you asked. 1) A woman s fertility ends when she goes in to menopause and stops getting her period. The chances are of her getting pregnant at 47 or 49 would depend on this. If she is in menopause,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when does a womans fertility..., female secretions, sperm cells
female secretions, sperm cells, how long does sperm survive outside the body: The ability to conceive (feertility) ends when estrogen is no long in the body. As llng as you are ovulating, uyou can conceive. You have heard of change of life babies .Even if you are 55 years old, you still can conceive f there are enough sperm cells...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when does a womans fertility..., ovulation test kit, female secretions
ovulation test kit, female secretions, how long does sperm survive outside the body: Yom, Wow, you have a lot of questions. 1. As long as a women is still having a period and ovulating, she can get pregnant. 2. Fertility does decrease with age, the best time to conceive is when the women if ovulating (I recommend using an ovulation...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: women's health, american college of obstetricians and gynecologists, american college of obstetricians
american college of obstetricians and gynecologists, american college of obstetricians, vaginal flora: Dear Amy, You are right about douching. Most doctors and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) suggest that women steer clear of douching. All healthy vaginas contain some bacteria and other organisms called the vaginal flora. The...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: i was just wondering if my..., last period, october 6
last period, october 6, due date: Hi Crystal, In a normal cycle, you would have most likely conceived (gotten pregnant) somewhere around January 8,9,10... but remember the human body is not perfect, and you could have ovulated earlier or later. This is how the cycle works, (remember,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: wondering, term babies, amniotic sac
term babies, amniotic sac, 80 effaced: Dear Ila, With premature contractions, I would not recommend inserting anything into the vaginal canal, including sexual intercourse. I would also recommend showers rather than baths to minimize the chance of infection in case a slow leakage of amniotic...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: I was wondering if discoloration..., sign of pregnancy, symptoms of pregnancy
sign of pregnancy, symptoms of pregnancy, features content: Hi Tonya, When you are pregnant your areola (the dark area of the breast, which also includes the nipple) does become darker. For some women this doesn t occur until later in pregnancy, but for others it is a sign of pregnancy. Here is a link to...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: wondering how long, drs appointment, nancy wainer cohen
drs appointment, nancy wainer cohen, wainer: Hello Maresea. Being 2 cm with a second baby means absolutely NOTHING. Your dr. is just looking for a way to manage your delivery at a convenient time for him/her. There is NO NEED to induce you- it most often ends in a c-section- did you know that? You could...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: wondering, best time to take a pregnancy test, brownish discharge
best time to take a pregnancy test, brownish discharge, time of the month: If your last period started on September 17, you probably ovulated around September 30 and could have conceived if you had sex on September 29,30, October 1, or 2. If you did become pregnant on one of those days, a pregnancy test would not show a positive...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: work concerns, quartz countertops, overhead crane
quartz countertops, overhead crane, caustic material: Although exposure to silica or quartz will not cause harm to your fetus, it may be dangerous to you to ihhale any toxic or caustic material. You can, of course, continue driving a forklift or operating a crane, but remember that your balance will change during...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: How does it work?, ovulation predictor kit, ovulation kit
ovulation predictor kit, ovulation kit, ovulation test: hi Lilac :) Just know, even though Basal temperature can indicate ovulation, it is certainly not full proof. It doesnt work for everyone. And it certainly sounds to me, that for your case, it should not be relied on. But dont worry, because for many women,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: workin, rural mail carrier, bumpy roads
rural mail carrier, bumpy roads, federal states: The decision to stop working is purely up to you. Some women can continue working up to the day that they start having contractions. If you are having any contractions or if you feel pressure and are excessively tired at the end of your shift, stop work. Your...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: is working ok, 70 effaced, third pregnancy
70 effaced, third pregnancy, effacement: When you are engaged, the presenting part of the baby is at 0 station. If the presenting part of the baby is 1cm above the ischeal spints, it is called -1 station. If it is 2cm above, it is called -2 station. If it is 3cm above the spines, it is -3station....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, fetal heartbeat, boat ride
fetal heartbeat, boat ride, heaps: The baby is well pretected inside your uterus surrounded by amniotic fluid. The bumpy boat ride or jumping up and down will not harm the baby or interfere with your pregnancy. It will not give you a higher chance of miscarriage. The risk of miscarriage is...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, ovulation predictor kit, babay
ovulation predictor kit, babay, hormone levels: Dear Lisette, There is nothing you can really take on your own. Your doctor would need to prescribe medication (essentially progesterone) for you in the correct dosage, etc,.. He/she should also be able to assist you in your desire to conceive. Your hormone...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, vagina area, uterine contractions
vagina area, uterine contractions, prostaglandins: Dear Kristen, It sounds like intercourse may be stimulating some uterine contractions for you. Orgasm can do this and the semen actually contains a chemical called prostaglandins which can stimulate contractions. Normally this would be painless. Because...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried., fetal heart rate, fetal heart tones
fetal heart rate, fetal heart tones, uterine contractions: Dear Megan, If your cervix has remained closed and the fetal heart rate was great (which tells me it was a good rate and variability), I would not be overly concerned. You did absolutely the RIGHT thing to go in and make sure everything was ok. But now...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: I am worried, home pregnancy test, nautious
home pregnancy test, nautious, dear christine: Dear Christine, At this point, you have not missed a period. If you had actually missed a period, I would be more inclined to lean that way, but you haven t missed a period and you had one single unprotected encounter (if I understand you correctly). In...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried : (, sperm cell, last period
sperm cell, last period, menstrual cycles: Dear Kaye, If your menstrual cycles are usually 28 days, then we will go by that rather than a somewhat isolated month of 35 days. Based on 28 day cycles, we would anticipate that you would ovulate, and therefore be most fertile, on approximately cycle...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Should I be worried..., x rays, xrays
x rays, xrays, last period: If you have a normal 28 day cycle (from the first day of your period until the first day of your next period) ovulation occurs on cycle day #14. If your last period started on January 23, then you would have ovulated around February 5 or 6. You could only...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, pregnancy test, last period
pregnancy test, last period, hormonal imbalance: The first thing you should do is to take a pregnancy test. If your last period started on July 22, you would have ovulated around August 4 and you could have conceived around that date. However, if your cycle is very long, you may have conceived after that...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: getting worried, good sources of protein, sources of protein
good sources of protein, sources of protein, fit body: Hi Wendy, Congratulations on your pregnancy! Dont worry about your weight or losing the weight. You have not gained nearly as much as you COULD have put on by now. You are doing just fine. Trust me it is dificult to feel good and pregnant when you...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: getting worried, pre pregnancy, espeically
pre pregnancy, espeically, fit body: Wendy, You want to gain about 11-15kg during your pregnancy. So, you need to gain some more weight. Espeically if you were small to begin with, you should gain more towards 15kg. It takes everybody a different length of time to lose the weight after...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Should I be worried, baby move, cold water
baby move, cold water, ultrasound: Dear Trinica, Any time there is a deviation from the normal pattern of movement after 20-24 weeks, you should notify your doctor. It sounds like you have tried stimulating movement with things that normally would induce it. Movement can usually be felt...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried!, early pregnancy symptoms, estimated due date
early pregnancy symptoms, estimated due date, breast soreness: Dear Kelli, Every pregnancy is different. The symptoms of breast soreness and fatigue are very typical early pregnancy symptoms and are related to increased hormone levels. And a bit of cramping is not unusual either. The fact that you are not having any...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: should i be worried?, early pregnancy, gaining muscle
early pregnancy, gaining muscle, head ache: Dear Nichole, The symptoms you are describing do sound like symptoms that are often experienced in early pregnancy, however they are hormonal in nature. That is why diagnosing a pregnancy based on symptoms alone is pretty tricky. The absence of periods...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, fertile window, pregnancy test
fertile window, pregnancy test, morning urine: Dear Stacey, Well - if you had unprotected sex during the fertile time of your last cycle, then you are definitely at risk for pregnancy. In consideration of your dating, if you expected your period on 5/4, then I d estimate that your LMP was approximately...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Very worried about my grilfriend being pregnant., grilfriend, slim chance
grilfriend, slim chance, rappaport: In a woman with a 21 day cycle (from the first day of her period until the first day of her next period), ovulation still occurs fourteen days PRIOR TO the first day of her period. Therefore, it should occur on cycle day #7. This is extremely rare because...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried about HCG levels after miscarriage, cytotec induction, hcg levels
cytotec induction, hcg levels, hcg level: Dear Lisa, This really is not all that unusual. If there had been a spike of 20 points, I d be more concerned. 26 is essentially the same as 30 for the hCG level. Yes, it has hit a plateau, but that is nothing to be alarmed about (unless the plateau were...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried about my pregnancy, symptom of pregnancy, vomiting and nausea
symptom of pregnancy, vomiting and nausea, prescription medication: Hi Zeena :) What you are experiencing is completely normal. Morning sickness comes in degree s, and is not always the same for every woman, or every pregnancy. I vomited at night with my first baby, and only threw up twice, with my second. Regardless,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried about pregnancy, pergnancy, fish meat
pergnancy, fish meat, folic acid supplement: Hello Courtney. No, the provera is just a form of the same hormones your body makes in pregnancy anyway. All you or anyone else can do is to make sure you are taking a daily folic acid supplement, NO drinking alcohol, NO smoking and eat VERY healthy food....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: should I be worried that I am pregnant?, ortho tri cyclen, ortho tri cyclen lo
ortho tri cyclen, ortho tri cyclen lo, consecutive periods: Dear Rachel, It isn t terribly uncommon that women have a scant, very short, or even missed period when they first start taking the BCP. If you started taking the pills on Day 1 of your cycle (first day of your period) then the standard rule of thumb is...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried and scared, essential nutrients vitamins, exercise for pregnant women
essential nutrients vitamins, exercise for pregnant women, vitamins and minerals: Dear Heather, Try to relax and not stress. It is natural to worry a bit, but try not to worry overmuch. Moderate exercise is fine. Instead of running, you can definitely go for a brisk walk. In fact that is WONDERFUL for you and the baby. It is easier on...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, boat ride, heaps
boat ride, heaps, fetus: When you are pregnant the fetus has a sac surrounding it which protects it from hard blows and falls. (For the most part unless they are REALLY bad) It is very well protected. If you started experiances pain, cramping or bleeding go see your doctor but I...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worries about stillbirth, problems in pregnancy, cause stress
problems in pregnancy, cause stress, case thanks: HI Cate, as unfortunate as it is, things like this do happen, but one thing pregnancy is an emotionally trying time and you tend to get caught up in things like this that do cause stress and worry, just remember, stress and worry from external forces or...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worry about urine, group b streptococcus, meningitis in newborns
group b streptococcus, meningitis in newborns, weeks of pregnancy: Dear Lindsey, No, testing positive for Strep B would not be why you had blood and pus in your urine. I would suspect that you may have a urinary tract infection which is causing that. The group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteria is usually harmless in healthy...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: writing back, regular periods, taking the pills
regular periods, taking the pills, sick to my stomach: Hi Melodie, I don t understand why you think it would be better if the baby was born sooner that later. I don t know if a doctor would perform a C-section just by request. Because of lung maturity, they like to wait as long as possible. I also do...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: What is wrong with me?, negative pregnancy test, gastrointestinal illness
negative pregnancy test, gastrointestinal illness, viral illnesses: If you have not missed your period, you are not pregnant, esp[ecially since the pregnancy test was negative. If your symptoms are nausea, back ache, and fatigue, you may be anemic. I would suggest that you go to your regular doctor and get some blood work...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is wrong with me., beta hcg test, serum beta hcg
beta hcg test, serum beta hcg, pregnancy hormone: Dear Ashley, OK, if your LMP started on 10/10 (+/- 2 days) then you are barely late (2-6 days). It s possible that your hCG level is simply not high enough to register yet. Your symptoms certainly fit with those of early pregnancy. If you are fairly...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: What's wrong with me?, rapid weight loss, tsh test
rapid weight loss, tsh test, consecutive periods: Dear Pren, The most common reason for amenorrhea (absence of periods) is a hormonal imbalance, typically issues with estrogen. Other causes could include: stress, rapid weight loss or gain, excessive or strenuous exercise, illness, and/or drugs (like certain...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: What is wrong with my cycle?, excessive weight gain, consecutive periods
excessive weight gain, consecutive periods, exercise stress: Dear Rebecca, If your mom had irregular cycles when she was younger, it is possible that you might experience the same thing. And the effect that the BCP had in lightening your periods and regulating your cycles immediately tells me that it may be possible...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Could i be wrong about my pregnancy?, home pregnancy test, stomach cramps
home pregnancy test, stomach cramps, sore breasts: Hi Adriana, Your symptoms certainly sound like a pregnancy related issue. I definately agree. Blood tests, are almost always conclusive. They are precise, even when diagnosing extremely early pregnancy. But like everything else, they are not full proof....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: is there something wrong ?, misscarriage, stomache
misscarriage, stomache, heating pads: As long as you are not having any bleeding, I doubt that there is any problem. Sometimes you can have stretching of your round ligaments on either side of your abdomen that feel like ripping, sharp pains. Often you feel them when you are getting out of a chair...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: X-Rays and pregnancy, x rays, lateness
x rays, lateness, irregularity: Hi Michelle, your lateness is most likely due to your body getting back on track after using the patch. Any time you stop a form of hormones for birth control your cycle needs a few months to become regular again. Right now it is too early to expect your...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Xray and conception, dental x rays, pregnancy test
dental x rays, pregnancy test, menstrual period: You certainly can start trying to conceive this month even if you had a dental X-ray. Dental X-rays are coned down and do not interfere with a pregnancy. You even can take dental X-rays while you are pregnant.If your last period started on November 1, you...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: could it be?, best time to take a pregnancy test, earliest signs of pregnancy
best time to take a pregnancy test, earliest signs of pregnancy, signs of pregnancy: The symptoms that you mentioned can be found in many different situations, including the common cold. When was the first day of your last period. If you have a normal 28 day cycle (from the first day of your period until the first day of your next period)...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: could it be?, pre cum, unprotected sex
pre cum, unprotected sex, 5 months: there is a chance it could be the other guys even though he didnt cum inside you. If he was any where close to you the semen could have run in or even pre-cum could have. But I think it is safe to say it is your main guys baby just bc youve been with him...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: What is going on?, lower abdomen, menstrual period
lower abdomen, menstrual period, contractions: The first pregnancy usually has the slowest delivery time. However, subsequent pregnancies can go faster and faster. At this time in the pregnancy you will start to have contractions in your back and in your lower abdomen. When you start to get contractions...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: ????????, buti, periods
buti, periods: As long as you got your period, it does not matter if it is shorter than usual or not. As long as it does not last for longer than 14 days at a time, you need not worry. I have many patients who get their periods for one hour each month and are very happy...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: What is this??, pregnancy question, neosporin
pregnancy question, neosporin, bandaid: HI Amy, these are either boils, pimples or carbuncles. They are usually painful, until you pop them. I would suggest when you get one, is to sit in a tub of hot water to bring them to a head and let them pop on their own, once it pops cover with a sterile...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: What is this?, birth control pills, pregnancy test
birth control pills, pregnancy test, last period: If your last period started on January 26, then you were due for your next period on February 22. Since you are more than seven days late for your period, you should take a pregnancy test at this time. It is highly unlikely that you are pregnant if you have...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: ???, delivering babies, interent
delivering babies, interent, answering questions: I m in my office 9-4 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and in a clinic on Tuesdays all day. I am often in the hospital delivering babies most evenings. When I get home, I relax by answering questions from the internet. It keeps me on the ball and I get to meet...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: ??, pregnancy morning sickness, breast tenderness
pregnancy morning sickness, breast tenderness, greasy foods: Nausea or vomiting of pregnancy ( morning sickness )can begin as soon as you conceive. Some women know that they are pregnant when they notice nause, fatigue, and breast tenderness. Morning sickness is not restricted to the morning. If you get morning sickness,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: how can this be, pregnancy test, tubes
pregnancy test, tubes, pg: If your tubes were correctly tied or cauterized, there is no way you can become pregnant. However, if the procedure was incorrectly performed, or the tubes were not tied when they said they were, you can still become pregnant. If you have missed a period,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: ????, ovulation predictor kit, best time to take a pregnancy test
ovulation predictor kit, best time to take a pregnancy test, ovlation: You can ONLY become pregnant around the day of ovulation. As I mentioned before, if you have a regular 29 day cycle, ovulation occurs on cycle day #14 and you can only conceive if you have sex on cycle day #13, 14,15, or 16. However, if you have a longer...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what to do, tilted uterus, last period
tilted uterus, last period, pelvis: Hello Christie. I think you mean that you have a tilted uterus and though it can be a source of concern, many women with this condition become pregnant. If you are pregnant now, you are about 6 weeks along. You may start to have some nausea and a need to empty...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Me again, degenerating fibroid, hysteroscopy
degenerating fibroid, hysteroscopy, bowel problems: The finding of a 3cm growth on the CT scan could be the dams structure they saw on sonogram (1.7cm polyp). A sonogram is more accurate than a CT scan in identifying pelvic findings. When they do the hysteroscopy, they will know for sure. Polyps or degenerating...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: When should I ??, ovulation test kit, sucess
ovulation test kit, sucess, jasmin: Jasmin, Usually, you can expect to ovulate between day 12-16 of your cycle (day 1 being the first day of your period). However, everyone is different. You should have intercourse every or every other day between days 10-20. If you really want to be sure...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: can it be...., regular period, 1day
regular period, 1day, exact dates: Vanessa, You haven t given me exact dates so I am going to help you to the best of my ability. A woman can only get pregnant when she ovulates (usually about 14 days after the first day of your period). So, there is no way you could have conceived 2 days...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: What??!!, best time to take a pregnancy test, cervical mucus
best time to take a pregnancy test, cervical mucus, ovulating: Unfortunately, you are totally incorrect. The ovum can remain viable for 24-48 hours after ovulation. The sperm can remain viable for 12-24 hours. Therefore, there is a window of oprtunity for pregnancy from one day prior to ovlation and up to 2 days after...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: could i be, best time to take a pregnancy test, pain killers
best time to take a pregnancy test, pain killers, hand surgery: Anesthesia or pain killers will not cause any harm to your pregnancy or to the fetus.If you started on period on June 6, then you could have become pregnant around June 19. The best time to take a pregnancy test is seven days after missing your next period....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what to do?, body weights, obgyn
body weights, obgyn, brandy: Hi Brandy, You poor thing! That is awful. It sounds to me like you have the flu. However, I would definately call and get in to see your doctor sooner. If you get dehydrated, it can cause pre-term labor and I think you should just get checked out...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: ??, planned parenthood, pregnancy test
planned parenthood, pregnancy test, late period: HI, Your period is still not here? I would go for another pregnancy test. If this test is still negative you should call your doctor to find out why your period is so late, and what he can do to bring it on (there are shots and meds called Provera to help...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: none, effaced, arika
effaced, arika, contractions: Hi Arika, Wow, seems like at any given moment you could go into active labour. My opinion that any day, you will be having this baby, but you are preterm, so if you do get regular contractions, its essential to get to the hospital immediately. Gotta keep...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is going on?, tubal ligation, faint line
tubal ligation, faint line, miscarriages: Hi Lynn, Your chances of becomming pregnant are about 1% considering your had a tubal. Your tubes are basically cut, tied, and burnt making it virtually impossible for egg to meet sperm, and it eliminates the possibility of tubal pregnancy as well. ...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: how?, false labor contractions, cervix during pregnancy
false labor contractions, cervix during pregnancy, mucus plug: Dear Paticia, There are a combination of factors that contribute to the water breaking. First of all, in preparation for labor, lightening occurs. This is simply when the baby drops lower into the abdomen. While this decreases the pressure higher up in...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: getting over it, vegatable, long long time
vegatable, long long time, gaining weight: Hello Diana! Let me first say I TOTALLY understand what you are talking about. Once you have gotten big you understand how hard it is to get little again. When I was pregnant with my son I was not over eating but I gained the weight, I was not too worried...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Who???, fertile window, sexual intercourse
fertile window, sexual intercourse, happy christmas: Dear John, A woman can get pregnant at any time during her cycle. However, there is a time that she is more fertile, which is sometimes called her fertile window . This is typically the 11th-21st days of her cycle (Day 1 being the 1st day of her period)....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: down, neural tube defect, 18th week of pregnancy
neural tube defect, 18th week of pregnancy, trisomy 21: Dear Amanda, I assume what you are referring to is a Quad Screen. If the test was a Quad Screen, normally done in the 16th-18th week of pregnancy, it would be testing for four specific substances: AFP, hCG, Estriol, and Inhibin-A. High levels of AFP...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Am I Or not??, chances of pregnancy, consecutive periods
chances of pregnancy, consecutive periods, irregular cycles: Dear mRz , It sounds as if you have fairly irregular cycles to begin with, so it s hard to determine what your chances of pregnancy are. When you tested in January, it may have been too early to get a positive reading. My suggestion is to test again....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: could i be?, pregnancy hormone, pregnancy test
pregnancy hormone, pregnancy test, fertile time: Dear Jessey, If the sex was protected with a condom and there was no breakage of the condom or other incident which would have left you vulnerable, then you are likely safe from pregnancy. Also, if the period on 2/9 was your regular, expected time for...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: AM I, stomach cramps, implantation bleeding
stomach cramps, implantation bleeding, sexual encounter: Dear Mashawn, The sexual encounter took place at the most fertile time of your cycle. So it is definitely POSSIBLE that you conceived. However, symptoms such as you describe are hormonal in nature. They can occur with surges of hormones in your cycle...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Not Sure, period pregnancy, period cycle
period pregnancy, period cycle, pregnancy tests: Dear Aya, First - I apologize for the delay in answering (PC trouble)... Postinor-2 may change your pattern of menstrual bleeding; although most women will have their next period at the normal time, some will have a later, or earlier than normal period....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Could I Be?, hormonal fluctuations, breast tenderness
hormonal fluctuations, breast tenderness, diet weight loss: Dear Margaret, If your LMP was 4/24, your next period would have been due on or about 5/22. Although it is theoretically possible for you to conceive at any point in your cycle, your likely ovulation date for that cycle would have been 5/8. So your sexual...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: could i be, hormone fluctuations, morning urine
hormone fluctuations, morning urine, accurate results: Dear Jenn, If you had unprotected sex during the last cycle, then you cannot dismiss the possibility of pregnancy. The symptoms you describe are hormonal in nature and can also be related to hormone fluctuations within your cycle. That is why it so difficult...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Could I be???, symptoms of early pregnancy, pregnancy nausea
symptoms of early pregnancy, pregnancy nausea, signs of pregnancy: Dear Madi, The mind is a very powerful thing - that is how this phenomenon happens. Now, that is not to say that you are not pregnant. It simply is an explanation of how some women develop actual physical symptoms associated with pregnancy when they want...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: What should I do?, school doctors, true labor
school doctors, true labor, castor oil: Dear Brittney, I know you re frustrated - as many women are as they near the end of their pregnancy (especially during the summer). But you really shouldn t even consider trying to begin your labor until you are around 40 weeks pregnant or overdue. That...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what do i do?, fetal skeletal anomalies, fetus at 34 weeks
fetal skeletal anomalies, fetus at 34 weeks, skeletal dysplasia: Fetal skeletal anomalies (skeletal dysplasias) sometimes are seen on routine sonograpnic examination. Depending on their characteristics, they have a variety of prognoses. The diagnosis is based on objective evidence of limb length and growth, and subjective...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: never had mine, birth control pills, vaginal septum
birth control pills, vaginal septum, primary amenorrhea: Dear Amanda, This is a condition called primary amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea is not considered to have occurred until a girl is beyond age 16. Primary amenorrhea may occur with or without other signs of puberty. In the United States, this occurs in less...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: What should I do?, bun creatinine ratio, hepatitis b vaccination
bun creatinine ratio, hepatitis b vaccination, blood test result: Dear Elaine, First, I m going to give you some information on the labs: As to the AST - One of the two main liver function blood serum tests (the other being the ALT test). Maximum elevations are associated with certain diseases and conditions. For...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: am I?, blood discharge, irregular periods
blood discharge, irregular periods, sexual encounter: Dear Marissa, If the only sexual encounter you have had since the last period was a protected one with an intact condom and didn t even involve ejaculation, I really doubt that you are pregnant. Since you have had several negative tests and a history of...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what can I do?, effaced, exercises
effaced, exercises, 30 minutes: Your body will go into labor when it is ready. What you eat or if you exercise will not bring on labor. But since you are partially dilated, and more than half way effaced, I would not recommend heavy exercise. If you ve been walking for 30 minutes or more...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is this?, yellow vaginal discharge, ortho tricyclin
yellow vaginal discharge, ortho tricyclin, bacterial vaginosis: If you have a yellow vaginal discharge, it may be due to an infectin (bacterial vaginosis) or due to a yeast infection. If it itches and has a foul smell, it is most likely bacterial and you should be started on antibiotics. There is no way to tell without...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: not sure, 50 effaced, 80 effaced
50 effaced, 80 effaced, medical text: Hello Randi. Your dr. needs to keep his hand OUT of your vagina and let mother nature decide when the time is right. His scraping of your membranes could have caused them to rupture. If you did NOT go into labor within 24 hours after that, you would be sectioned-...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: not sure, 50 effaced, 80 effaced
50 effaced, 80 effaced, effacement: The first time that the exam was done, you probably were not really 80% effaced, or you may have had a contraction during the exam that gave the illusion that you were further effaced. HOwever, the effacement really does not matter, since you are only 3cm...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: none, pregnancy test, last period
pregnancy test, last period, correct time: Was the staining at the correct time for your period to start. A period is considered normal if you have ANY bleeding at all (even for one hour), as long as it does not last for more than 14 days. If this is the first time, just keep a record of your period...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: x-rays and pregnancy, lead apron, dental x rays
lead apron, dental x rays, radiation exposure: What was the date of the first day of your last period? If you have a 28 day cycle (from the first day of yuor period until the first da of your next period) ovulatioh occurs on cycle day #14. You can only conceive if you have sex on cycle day #13,14,15, or...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: -------------------------..., pregnancy test, morning after pill
pregnancy test, morning after pill, hormone levels: they normally say 2 weeks after using the pill and then take another one about a month after that, just to be on the safe side. The reason you have to wait 2weeks is bc your hormones and progesterone are still out of wack and going crazy...you could get a...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: xray-eating fish., albacore tuna, chest x ray
albacore tuna, chest x ray, lead apron: Women who are pregnant or lactating should eat no more than 12 ounces of fish and shellfish per week. No more than 6 of those 12 ounces should be in the form of albacore tuna. Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Y chromosome microdeletion, frozen ice packs, serum plasma
frozen ice packs, serum plasma, specimen requirements: HI Omar, it would be tested either by a blood test or by testing a sperm sample. Please see below: Specimen Requirements This test can be conducted on either whole blood or sperm. Blood: One 5 ml purple top vacutainer (EDTA) fresh blood. Ship under...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: YAZ and blood pregnancy tests, hormone drsp, moderate acne
hormone drsp, moderate acne, ethinyl estradiol: Dear Keri, More than likely the women who are saying they had negative blood tests had qualitative blood pregnancy tests. Many women don t know there is a difference. But qualitative tests are really essentially about as accurate as a urine test. And......
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Yamin question, emergency contraception, oral contraceptives
emergency contraception, oral contraceptives, birth control pill: If you were not on the pills, and your period started on January 25, you probably will ovulate on February 7 and can conceive if you had sex on February 6,7,8, or 9. However, since you did start the new pack, you will not ovulate and will not become pregnant....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Yasmin & Spotting, birth control pills, poly cystic ovarian syndrom
birth control pills, poly cystic ovarian syndrom, light periods: As long as you are taking the Yasmin every day, it is highly unlikely that you are pegnant because birth control pills are 99.9% effective against pregnancy. If you had a light period, you may not have sloughed off all of your endometrium and, therefore, the...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Yearly Exams, pap smear, gynecological exam
pap smear, gynecological exam, gyn exam: Your daughter does not need a gynecological exam (vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, breasts) until she is either sexually active or has reached 21 years of age. Then she will need an annual PAP smear and a gyn exam. If, however, there is a problem (bleeding,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Yeast Infection, monistat 3, monistat 7
monistat 3, monistat 7, sitz baths: If you are close to term, I would avoid Monistat 3 or Monistat 7. Just perform sitz baths for now. Once the baby is born, I would suggest Monistat 7 rather than Monistat 3. It is more effective. After the baby is born, you can use Diflucan 150 mg once orally,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Yeast Infection During Pregnancy, yeast infection during pregnancy, vaginal ultrasound
yeast infection during pregnancy, vaginal ultrasound, vaginal tract: The longer you do not treat a yeast infection, the skin will get itchier and more and more red and inflamed. It will really hurt. However, it is not dangerous to leave a yeast infection untreated for a few days. I would not wait much longer than that...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Yeast Infection, terazol 7, yeast infection
terazol 7, yeast infection, yeast infections: What medication are you using for the yeast infection. The best creams are Monistat-7 or Terazol-7, but if you have a yeast infection, you can get a prescription for one pill (Diflucan 150mg) which will get rid of it. I can t comment on the bump that you see...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Yeast infection, vaginal bleeding between periods, warm moist areas
vaginal bleeding between periods, warm moist areas, latex condoms: Dear Shree, No, yeast and gonorrhea are two separate things. Yeast is present naturally in our bodies all the time. It only causes a problem when normal bacterial flora are compromised and allow it to flourish and grow out of control. Gonorrhea is a...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Yeast infection during pregnancy, yeast infection during pregnancy, yeast infections
yeast infection during pregnancy, yeast infections, gynazole cream: It sounds like you have another yeast infection, however, whenever you a pregnant and you have symptoms like this with a different discharge, it is best to have your doctor check it out. Yeast infections can reoccur at anytime. Pregnancy can cause you to...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Yeast infection while pregnant., yeast infection, unborn child
yeast infection, unborn child, yogurt: Yeast infection sometimes resolve themselves. If you like yogurt that can help as long as you make sure you are eating yogurt with live active cultures. (check the package)Avoiding sugar and drinking lots of water helps also. A yeast infection won t really...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Yeast infection while pregnant, monistat 7, vaginal candidiasis
monistat 7, vaginal candidiasis, yeast infection: Ketoconazole is a synthetic, broad spectrum antifungal agent. It is embryotoxic and teratogenic in rats, and can produce syndactyly and oligodactyly at 10 times the maximum recommended human dose. Ketoconazole has been used without fetal harm for the treatment...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: Yeast infection, yeast infection, amniotic sac
yeast infection, amniotic sac, vaginal canal: Darcey, You don t want to leave a yeast infection untreated, number 1 because it is extremely uncomfortable, and number 2, you don t want infection near your vaginal canal or cervical opening. Although your baby is protected by the amniotic sac, it is...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yam root, medicinal values, ovulating
medicinal values, ovulating, personal friend: Hi Lisa, I am aware of the different dosages. Thats all due, because yam root is available in different forms. You can purchase it in powder form, in a pill form, capsule form, and even a liquid. The directions on the label will have the correct dosage...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yasmin dosage, pregnancy test, slim chance
pregnancy test, slim chance, gynecologist: Once you stop a birth control (any brand), your period can be delayed, or you can even start your cycle earlier than usual. Your cycle will eventually regulate itself. If you believe your wife may have conceived, take a pregnancy test seven days after she...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yearly exam, barium enema, pelvic ultrasound
barium enema, pelvic ultrasound, rectovaginal exam: Dear Elizabeth, For women, most digital rectal exams (DREs) are done while lying on your back, with feet raised in stirrups. It is done this way so that a rectovaginal exam can be performed to check organs in the pelvic area. The standing, bent over...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what does a yeast infection..., birth control pills, yeast candida
birth control pills, yeast candida, yeast infection: Yeast (candida albicans) lives in the vagina and minds its own business unless there is a change in the pH (acid-base) of the vagina. Then it can flare up and cause a yeast infection. This can be caused by stress, antibiotics, birth control pills, and steroids....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yeast infection and pegnancy, yeast infection, yeast infections
yeast infection, yeast infections, antifungal cream: Dear Trisha, For most yeast infections, creams and suppositories with clotrimazole are more effective than those containing nystatin. You ll need to insert the cream or suppository into your vagina seven days in a row, preferably at bedtime so it won t...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yeast infection, vaginal yeast infection, yeast candida
vaginal yeast infection, yeast candida, bladder pain: Yeast infections can be very annoying, but will rarely progress to more than itching and a copious white-cheesy discharge. If untreated, your vulva may become very inflamed (bright red) and you will be very, very uncomfortable wearing your clothes. Diflucan...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yellowish skin and eyes, yellowish tinge, yellowish skin
yellowish tinge, yellowish skin, yellow eyes: Immediately after the birth of the baby, it can take a few days for bilirubin to be conjugated, and the baby may appear jaundiced (yellow eyes and skin). However, by 7 days, there should no longer be jaundice. If the baby appears yellow with yellow eyes, I...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yolk sac, yolk sac, fetal heartbeat
yolk sac, fetal heartbeat, gestational sac: If a fetal heartbeat was seen on sonogram, there is a good chance that the baby will survive. If your last period started on January 11, then you should now be 6 weeks gestational age. If the sonogram only showed a 5 week gestational sac, your dates may either...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yolk sac, yolk sac, fetal heartbeat
yolk sac, fetal heartbeat, viable pregnancy: If your last period started on December 3, you are now 7 eeks gestational age. A sonogram should, at this time, show a fetus and a fetal heartbeat. If you saw a fetal heartbeat there is a very good chance of a viable pregnancy. However, if you did not see...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yolk sack, yolk sac, yolk sack
yolk sac, yolk sack, fibrous strand: The yolk sac is not part of the placenta (which forms at around 11 weeks gestation). As the embryo develops, the single-layer ectoderm differentiates into a two layered plate. Endodermal cells appear beneath the ectoderm on the side toward the center of the...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: is Zofran safe during pregnancy/30wks, appendicits, diarhia
appendicits, diarhia, abdominal cramps: Hi Maureen, If it s been this way throughout your entire pregnancy, than I would say you are just experiencing morning sickness . Otherwise, you may have a bug, or if it is persistant and won t go away, you may need to be checked for appendicits, or your...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: _, birth control pills, abnormal periods
birth control pills, abnormal periods, bleeding between periods: You have to keep a record of the FIRST DAY of your period, each month (not the last day of your period) A cycle is considered normal if there are 21-35 days from the first day of your period until the first day of your next period. Normally, you should bleed...
Object Oriented Programming: for my 13 year-old child, s market, youngster
s market, youngster, visual c: Hi there: Hope u ll be fine. Well, from the market s point of view, visual c++ and visual basic are the best. But as it comes to the difficult level, visual basic is the easiest to learn. At the same time, with visual basic, u can make things very easily...
Object Oriented Programming: C++ language, free database search, interface inc
free database search, interface inc, landman: Kifayat, Here are links to a couple of good explanations. Please try them out and write back with any questions you may have. http://littlelink.webtrouble.com/?CxkH http://littlelink.webtrouble.com/?fU5A -- Marty Landman, Face 2 Interface Inc....
Object Oriented Programming: C++ Pi, free database search, value of pi
free database search, value of pi, interface inc: Chris, There s some code at http://littlelink.webtrouble.com/?4eAh. Let me know if that helps. -- Marty Landman, Face 2 Interface Inc. Drupal Development Blog: http://drupal.face2interface.com/ Free Database Search App: http://face2interface.com/Products/FormATable.shtml...
Object Oriented Programming: C++ and Visual Basic, form1, hello world
form1, hello world, nice day: Hello, Well c++ and VB are very different the simple version of vb in c++ is writing a long page of code to create a textbox and then controlling it using SetWindowText(). Which is not what your probably looking for but ill make a simple program for each...
Object Oriented Programming: c++, sinusoidal waves, sinusoidal wave
sinusoidal waves, sinusoidal wave, period 2: Hello, I don t know much about sinusoidal waves so I looked it up and came up with this. #include stdio.h #include math.h #define PI 3.14159265 int main() { // declarations int x, period; // start at a small period, then make it larger...
Object Oriented Programming: Pi?, value of pi, loop iterations
value of pi, loop iterations, odd integer: Hello, Heres a c++ program you could use to calculate PI. #include stdio.h // ** add prototype void pi(int n, double *pi_value, int *iterations); int main ( void ) { int n; /* number of terms */ int iterations =...
Object Oriented Programming: Programming Examples, different programming languages, languages program
different programming languages, languages program, programming examples: Hello, As for a simple program will do equations like adding. C++ #include iostream using namespace std; int main(){ int i=5,b=3; cout i+b endl; return 0; } PHP ? $i=0; $b=3; echo $i+$b; ? JAVA public class Adding { public...
Object Oriented Programming: has-a relationship, relationship question, class car
relationship question, class car, method names: Hello, The only thing that comes to mind when reading this is theirs a lot of conflicting method names throughout JAVA that might cause problems like keywords that are natural for JAVA to use. Other than that it should be fine whichever name you give them....
Object Oriented Programming: word processor programming, processor programming, programming question
processor programming, programming question, question thanks: Hello, I stated that I didn t do the save as function which saves file into itself but ill help you with the opening any file C:. ofn.lpstrFilter = Any files *.*; ; Thats the code to open any file up. I hope this helped you out a bit. ...
Object Oriented Programming: word processor programming, free database search, interface inc
free database search, interface inc, processor programming: Sarah, See if the links on this page are of help http://littlelink.webtrouble.com/?QqT4 -- Marty Landman, Face 2 Interface Inc. Drupal Development Blog: http://drupal.face2interface.com/ Free Database Search App: http://face2interface.com/Products/FormATable.shtm...
Object Oriented Programming: c++, free database search, interface inc
free database search, interface inc, track thanks: Ken, Look over the material at http://littlelink.webtrouble.com/?6CI5 and write back if you have more questions. -- Marty Landman, Face 2 Interface Inc. Drupal Development Blog: http://drupal.face2interface.com/ Free Database Search App: http://face2interface.com/Products/FormATable.shtm...
Object Oriented Programming: difference between structured approuch and objected oriented approuch, free database search, interface inc
free database search, interface inc, landman: Siseko, Please have a look at the Wikipedia article on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_oriented and then write back if you have any questions. -- Marty Landman, Face 2 Interface Inc. Drupal Development Blog: http://drupal.face2interface.com/...
Object Oriented Programming: fibonacci's sequence, free database search, iteration method
free database search, iteration method, th fibonacci number: Berthe, I fixed some of your errors and came up with this // fibonacci.cpp : Defines the entry point for the console application. // #include stdafx.h #include iostream.h void fibonacci(int t) { int fib=0; cout The n th term of the...
Object Oriented Programming: Screen saver customer text, free database search, computer screen saver
free database search, computer screen saver, interface inc: Sterling, I hit the same limitation of 20 characters on my XP computer. Don t know any way to override this, sorry. -- Marty Landman, Face 2 Interface Inc. Drupal Development Blog: http://drupal.face2interface.com/ Free Database Search App: http://face2interface.com/Products/FormATable.shtm...
Object Oriented Programming: phpMyAdmin, open source software, mysql administrator
open source software, mysql administrator, creating software: Hello, To Run this software you need the following. A server with php enabled A Mysql Server And to create accounts get the mysql administrator off the same website were you download Mysql Server. Once you have all those put the package on the...
Object Oriented Programming: please help me, finding the square root, finding the square root of a number
finding the square root, finding the square root of a number, printf: Hello, Here is the code for finding out the square root. #include iostream #include math.h int main () { double param, result; param = 1024.0; result = sqrt (param); printf ( sqrt(%lf) = %lf , param, result ); return 0; } ...
Object Oriented Programming: ASP Update, free database search, interface inc
free database search, interface inc, model request: Phares, Please print out sSQL before the execute, and also the results of the execute statement, then I ll look a bit further. -- Marty Landman, Face 2 Interface Inc. Drupal Development Blog: http://drupal.face2interface.com/ Free Database Search...
Object Oriented Programming: Confused Beginner, bruce eckel, html validator
bruce eckel, html validator, free extensions: Angela, If your goal is to write webpages suggest starting out learning HTML. There are many online tutorials available for a beginner and I recommend you start by installing Firefox along with a few of the free extensions. For starters maybe start by...
Object Oriented Programming: processor run through machine code?, free database search, computer science student
free database search, computer science student, c source code: Venkatesh, AFAIK this is done very much as in Windows. The C or C++ source code gets compiled into an object module, then goes through a linking loader or similar tool to create a load module - ie. an .exe file. -- Marty Landman, Face 2 Interface Inc....
Object Oriented Programming: C++ Literals, free database search, interface inc
free database search, interface inc, c keywords: Angela, A literal is data where a keyword is an instruction. Escape sequences would be literals, unless they are stored in a variable. Is this clearing things up for you at all? -- Marty Landman, Face 2 Interface Inc. Free Database Search App:...
Object Oriented Programming: C++ Programming, microsoft visual c, number thanks
microsoft visual c, number thanks, prime number: Angela, You open your project and then go to files new and select the files tab. There is no builtin prime number function to my knowledge - if you google on a phrase such as vc++ prime number function you ll find some good starting points. Mart...
Object Oriented Programming: Inheritance, free database search, interface inc
free database search, interface inc, landman: Pavan, Inheritance is a way to provide reusability automatically and in a common sense way. For instance, there might be a class of members, with methods defined for member.info member.blog Now if you define a subclass of member called premium_member...
Object Oriented Programming: vb, landman, tect
landman, tect, pam: Pam, Looking at the explanation of the Right function on MSDN s site at http://littlelink.webtrouble.com/?p0pr it would be the last of your four possibilities. There is no third argument to Right, so the 3d is clearly wrong. And the first two which use...
Object Oriented Programming: C++ programming, writing to a file using C++
writing to a file using C++ : Dear Awie, You can input data to a file like this. I m saving the name as a string & set of marks as an array. Look below. #include iostream #include fstream using namespace std; int main () { float marks[] = { 87.50, 89, 65.75, 37, 98.50};...
Object Oriented Programming: Code for fading in and out of images in jsp, image slider
image slider: Dear Anupama Gupta, To fade in fade out set of images you ll have to use an image slider, which you can get freely over the internet. Go to the following link & choose an appropriate image slider of your choice. http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex4/index.html...
Object Oriented Programming: Overloading Functions in C++, c++ method overloading anjana silva
c++ method overloading anjana silva: Dear BJ, Here s a simple C++ function, int addition (int x, int y) { int result; result=x+y; return (result); } Here s an example for, overloaded version of above method. int addition (int x, int y, int z) { int result; result=x+y;...
Object Oriented Programming: true basic- education based language
Dear Ross, To achieve your goal, first you must decide whether to proceed with GUI or CLI based application. Then the programming language which you preferred to work with. GUI is much more convenient & user friendly. CLI will be good if there isn t...
Object Oriented Programming: binary, anjana, binary numbers
anjana, binary numbers, 1111: Hi Yaseen, If you know 1+0=1 , then this is quite easy. Lets get some theory first. OR(+) ***** 1+0=1 1+1=1 0+1=1 0+0=0 AND(.) ***** 1.0=0 1.1=1 0.1=0 0.0=0 Now back to your question 0111 + 1110 write it as 0111 1110+ ------ ...
Object Oriented Programming: The @ symbol in PHP comments, error messages, many thanks
error messages, many thanks, fatal error: Dear Ken, @ symbol in front of any function call will suppress any PHP-generated error messages from that function/method call. Normally, this is used to prevent users from seeing frustrating error messages when you have coded something incorrectly....
Object Oriented Programming: C# vs JAVA, C#, Java
C#, Java, Object orientation: Dear Alok, You can continue with both C# & Java. Because both of these languages are well fit to the Object Oriented Environment. To move with C# it s better you gain knowledge on using Visual Studio .Net IDE, or if you are planning to go with Java, it...
Object Oriented Programming: Java GUI, employee names, static void
employee names, static void, christy: Dear Christy, Hope you have asked your question properly. But I don t get the point that you mention about Null is printing before the name. There s nothing to print before the name.. Please mention your question clearly, Sorry to bother, Cheers!...
Object Oriented Programming: Overloading Operators, object oritentation, method overloading
object oritentation, method overloading, method overriding: Dear BJ, Method Overloading is creation of several methods with the same name which differ from each other in terms of the type of the input and the type of the output of the function. Our Method ********** public void method1(); Overloaded Methods...
Object Oriented Programming: oop, object oriented languages, object based languages
object oriented languages, object based languages, list of programming languages: Dear Sneha, please follow below mentioned Wikipedia links to have good idea about object oriented languages. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_programming_languages_by_category http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object-based_language http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object-oriented_programming...
Object Oriented Programming: Program question, google results, webpage tutorial
google results, webpage tutorial, program question: Dee, Please look at this webpage tutorial http://littlelink.webtrouble.com/?g1O8 If you have more questions feel free to write back and I ll do my best to help. Marty ------- Open first 10 Google results in 10 new tabs https://addons.mozilla.org/af/firefox/addon/181910...
Object Oriented Programming: programming, google results, new tabs
google results, new tabs, course offerings: Morteza, This is out of my area of expertise but thought you might be interested in the discussion here - http://littlelink.webtrouble.com/?QOOS. It s probably also a good idea to explore the course offerings at your University and see what languages...
Object Oriented Programming: Entering the world of programming, anjana silva programming world
anjana silva programming world: Dear AbuYusef, First of all let me give you a warm welcome for stepping into the cool world of programming. Let me answer all your questions. Q: I m an Ex-Dental Laboratory Technician and 30 years old so I m wondering if it is too late fro me to...
Object Oriented Programming: method returning its own object, Anjana Silva
Anjana Silva: Dear Bhupal, Yes, you can return class type object within a method. Constructor is a special kind of a method which comes to action when we create a object of a particular class. Kindly check this: class cons{ public cons(){ System.out.println(...
Object Oriented Programming: Best PS 2 games, batman arkham asylum, ps 2 games
batman arkham asylum, ps 2 games, mafia 2: Not related in here, but I m also a game fan :-) Here are some games, Halo, Prototype, Crysis, NFS Shift, NFS World, Prince of Persia, Battlefield 3, Mafia 2, Splinter Cell, Batman Arkham Asylum. Visit this site for more : http://www.gamespot.com/...
Object Oriented Programming: query, Anjana Silva
Anjana Silva : Dear Zahid, Actually there s no one line to separate a programming language from another. If you familiar with Java, there s an own way of dealing with databases. And if you are in PHP, then there s a way as well.. Those methods are not hard to follow......
Object Oriented Programming: Correction to my last problem. Lists and Integers Problem., java code, integers
java code, integers, sums: Try something like this. public static OddEvenSums(int input){ static int sumOdd = 0; static int oddArray[]; static int sumEven = 0; static int evenArray[]; if(input/2 == 0){ //For even sumEven += input ; //next insert...
Object Oriented Programming: Finding the book, scot boyd, xna
scot boyd, xna, game programming: Dear Mark, Here are some shops which has the required book. http://www.tower.com/expert-one-on-xna-game-programming-for-scot-boyd-paperback/wapi/100388986 http://www.coursehero.com/textbooks/46980-Expert-One-on-One-XNA-Game-Programming-For-Xbox-360-and-Windows/...
Object Oriented Programming: Programming Book, xna, programming book
xna, programming book, goodreads: Mark, At first I thought - no problem I ll look on Amazon - however they re out of stock. But doubtless you already knew that. Likewise with goodreads.com. I even looked on Sydney Craigslist. Sorry, if I were you I d just bookmark the pages for Amazon and...
Object Oriented Programming: PHP maybe, Anjana Silva
Anjana Silva: Dear Carl, Actually the page itself (http://thetural.com/360/) working mostly with Javascript. There s no real need for PHP to do this thing. I mean to change the color when we chose a color, change the icon, etc. PHP comes here (after we have done with...
Object Oriented Programming: like to know, Anjana Silva
Anjana Silva: Dear Campebll, Google Plus is a social network, similar like Facebook. But Google Plus behaves in it s own way, but it is relatively similar like Facebook. So Google Plus should be an integration of computer programs (applications). For instance, advertisements,...
Object Oriented Programming: Java:Reference, Anjana Silva
Anjana Silva: Dear Jot, I was really busy past few weeks. But now I am ready to talk with you about this topic very broad manner. First of all tell me, are you still interested or have you already selected a path. I think, if you can just add me to your Google...
Object Oriented Programming: URGENT, zip password remover, google
zip password remover, google, aql: try some tools like this http://www.google.lk/#hl=en&gs_nf=1&pq=zip%20password%20recovery&cp=17&gs_id=17&xhr=t&q=zip+password+remover&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=zip+password+remo&aq=0&aqi=g4&aql=&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=9c0eab178a6a389d&biw=1280&bih=67...
Object Oriented Programming: Deleted file, anjana silva what does deleting a file means?
anjana silva what does deleting a file means?: Dear Rahul, When a file got deleted from recycle bin it DOES NOT mean that file has been vanished. Still you can find those files using some sort of recovery softwares, unless that file has been overwritten by some other file. Remember, when you just delete...
Object Oriented Programming: "Abstraction, encapsulation, modularity, hierarchy" and "encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism", microsoft foundation classes, inheritance mechanism
microsoft foundation classes, inheritance mechanism, object oriented programming: These are all concepts for Object oriented programming. I already explained you what are abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism. So I guess you want to know what are modularity and hierarchy... Abstraction is a concept, and it is realized...
Object Oriented Programming: Accessing a RS232 port via C/C++, inportb, outportb
inportb, outportb, null modem: Hi there: Hope u ll be fine. U can use outport/outportb for sending the signal and inport/inportb to receive the signal. Both r located in dos.h. I have tested both of these functions myself to send/receive text and files over 2 computers. I used null...
Object Oriented Programming: Array size and reading numbers from the array, array size, aray
array size, aray, reading numbers: Hi there: Hope u ll be fine. First of all let me tell u that static arays cant be resized at runtime. U have to define the size of the aray by a constant amount, when u declare it. Now there r 2 possible solutions for ur problem: 1) Make a dynamic aray,...
Object Oriented Programming: absolute coordinate of mouse pointer ..., visual studio 6, microsoft visual studio 6
visual studio 6, microsoft visual studio 6, microsoft visual studio: Hi there: Nice to see u again. u ll have to use win32 api for that purpose. The first one is GetCursorPos Lib user32 (lpPoint As POINTAPI) As Long U ll have to send a POINTAPI structure as parameter to this function, in which the current positional...
Object Oriented Programming: abt overload operator?, copy constructor, affectation
copy constructor, affectation, instances: You can overload operator for a lot of things: displaying (operator ), comparing (operators == !=), accessing values (operator . - []), controling creation (operator new), .... The comparison is really necessary when you want to compare 2 instances...
Object Oriented Programming: algorithm-dynamic allocation, free database search, optimization algorithm
free database search, optimization algorithm, arithmetic units: Stephen, I m unfamiliar with this myself, looks like a multi-processing optimization algorithm but then the paper Tomasulo wrote which you can read at http://courses.ece.uiuc.edu/ece512/Papers/Tomasulo.1967.IBMJRD.pdf mentions multiple arithmetic...
Object Oriented Programming: algorithm, free database search, heap sort
free database search, heap sort, sorting algorithm: Rohit, The first O(n) sorting algorithm I learned back in grad school was the heap sort and that s what I recommend you start with. There s an explanation including code here: http://linux.wku.edu/~lamonml/algor/sort/heap.html -- Marty Landman,...
Object Oriented Programming: appending excel files in perl, interface inc, linux library
interface inc, linux library, landman: Perl has a package designed to read and write Excel files - http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-pexcel/ will take you through the process with some examples. -- Marty Landman, Face 2 Interface Inc. DB App: http://face2interface.com/Products/FormATable.shtml...
Object Oriented Programming: applying design patterns in java, fire safety system, temperature dependant
fire safety system, temperature dependant, system sensors: Hey Pete I am not use to answer so interesting question here! I think you can use several different patterns in your application. You are already using chain of responsibility, that s good. I think I could have used also an observer pattern so that...
Object Oriented Programming: asking for a c program, pascal triangle, c programs
pascal triangle, c programs, intrested: Hello Venu, Try this code out: #include stdio.h void main() { int ary[i][j],n; printf( Enter the number of rows: ); scanf( %d ,&n); for(i=0;i n;i++) { for(j=0;j =i;j++) { if(j==0!!j==1) ary[i][j]=1; else ary[i][j]=ary[i-1][j-1]+ary[i-1][j];...
Object Oriented Programming: Bank Account - help needed, jacky chan, maximum money
jacky chan, maximum money, balance account: Chris, I am happy to try and help you figure out logic, provide code snippets and debugging ideas and procedures. Please be specific with what you would like help with. -- Marty Landman, Face 2 Interface Inc. Free Database Search App: http://face2interface.com/Products/FormATable.shtml...
Object Oriented Programming: Base conversion, base conversion, number int
base conversion, number int, int length: Hi there: Hope u ll be fine. For ur program, first u should review ur concepts of how a number from base 10 is mathematically converted to other bases. After that u can go through the following program, that i wrote only for u. Note that this program can...