Dr. Karim Nawfal
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Carrying heavy weights prevents a girl of getting pregnant in the future? when I carry something heavy I feel a back pain & get worried about not being able of holding the baby while pregnant later on
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- No of course it will not prevent you from getting pregnant in the future.
But you do need to be careful with your back so you do not get chronic muscular pain or disc protrusion.
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I have PCOS and my period is either regulated for a few months or shows up every couple of weeks! I don't want to take OCPs, is duphaston a better alternative in this case?
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- In Polycystic ovary syndrom (PCOS) there will be no ovulation which in turns causes irregular periods and androgen excess. However the diagnosis has to be confirmed by history, ultrasound and making s... Read More
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How can i reduce extremely severe symptoms of PMS?
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are reason of physical and emotional symptoms (bloating, breast tenderness, headache, irritabiltity etc...) before and during the... Read More
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I have a cyst on the ovary and i'm having soon an operation to remove it? Can it cause problems to get pregnant or after that evrything should be normal? What are the negative and positive effects ?
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- As Dr Saab mentioned you have to have a few tests and an ultrasound to know what type of ovarian cyst it is ( simple cyst, endometrioma cyst, hemorrhagic cyst etc..)
Also the size of the cyst is impor... Read More
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I went to beach for 2 hour yesterday and had sunburn on my chest and shoulders. my skin is red, hot, and sore. I am 11 weeks pregnant, will it affect baby? i took my temprature it is 36.8.
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- We recommend not to have an elevation in body temperature especially during the first three months of pregnancy (jacuzzi , sauna or high fever can be culprits).
Going to the beach is ok if for a limit... Read More
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I've been having mid cycle bleeding for 3 or 4 days since my curettage three months ago. My doctor gave me Duphaston for 10 days since the day of bleeding. Is it normal? Should I be concerned?
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Mid cycle bleeding occurs at the time of ovulation and you should not be concerned if you have been properly evaluated by your doctor.
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What are the chances to have a succesfull FIV for a 36 years old woman who doesnt have any child/pregnancy before? is there any risk to have abnormal baby? can you recommend a good specialist in leb?
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- No generally there should not be any risks but you need to be evaluated by an infertility specialist first so that he can do a proper evaluation for the cause of the primary infertility and at the sam... Read More
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Why would i have Hemorrhage during curettage? I lost 2 liters of blood and I keep having midcycle bleeding, it's been three months since the curettage.
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- You need to see your doctor so that he can repeat your ultrasound and he might do some blood tests. Your cycles should have come back to the regular pattern by now.
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I got my period for one day 3 days ago, brownish with spotting. Could it be stress or could I be pregnant?
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- I agree with Dr Abboud you definitely should do a pregnancy test to insure you are not pregnant.
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Is it safe to take a morning pill twice during the same cycle?
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- The morning after pill is an "emergency contraception"
It is likely safe even if you took it twice during the same cycle but you have to remember that it should not be your "usual"... Read More
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About Dr. Karim Nawfal
Graduated as an MD from University of Jordan
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
