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Dr. Munira Dudhbhai, MD

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

Dr. Munira Dudhbhai is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in North Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Dudhbhai specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Dudhbhai can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Dudhbhai can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
25 years Experience
Dr. Munira Dudbhbhai, MD
  • Lewisville, TX
  • Grant Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

When should a pregnant woman start taking folic acid?

From the time she starts planning pregnancy and till 3 months into pregnancy. It is recommended to have at least 1-2 mg of folic acid in the maternal bloodstream at least 3 months READ MORE
From the time she starts planning pregnancy and till 3 months into pregnancy. It is recommended to have at least 1-2 mg of folic acid in the maternal bloodstream at least 3 months before pregnancy and in the first trimester to avoid neural tube defects.

What exercises help you dilate?

Walking and squats

Which folic acid is best for pregnancy?

There is no specific brand. Any folic acid.

Is folic acid good for early pregnancy?

Yes. It prevents neural tube defects.

What not to do while trying to conceive?

Avoid ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve or aspirin for anything. There are certain medications not recommended when somebody is trying to get pregnant. It is best to discuss with your doctor READ MORE
Avoid ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve or aspirin for anything. There are certain medications not recommended when somebody is trying to get pregnant. It is best to discuss with your doctor regarding your entire medication regimen prior to getting pregnant.

How can I test my ovulation at home without a kit?

Some signs of ovulation are 1-pelvic pain that can last for about 2 days 2-ovulatory bleed, very light can last for 2 days 3-increased mucousy vaginal discharge 4-some women READ MORE
Some signs of ovulation are
1-pelvic pain that can last for about 2 days
2-ovulatory bleed, very light can last for 2 days
3-increased mucousy vaginal discharge
4-some women notice increase in libido

Can a one week pregnancy be detected?

If there is a pregnancy then pregnancy test can be positive after 1 week of missing a menstrual cycle

Can I conceive 2 days after ovulation?

Yes, ovulation is the time when fertilization happens

Why is my period blood brown for 3 days?

Brown blood is always a sign of very little bleeding. By the time blood reached the pad, it has already disintegrated to its breakdown product, which is brown, and the rest of READ MORE
Brown blood is always a sign of very little bleeding. By the time blood reached the pad, it has already disintegrated to its breakdown product, which is brown, and the rest of the full flow bleed is about to start. Some menstrual cycles start with brown bleeding, some end with brownish.

Can a period start with brown blood?

Yes. It is very normal and common for that to happen. It can either start or end with brown bleeding.

What kind of breast pain indicates pregnancy?

Breast pain does not happen in all pregnancies. If it does, it is usually a generalized heaviness and sensitivity which the patient describes as pain.

Do veins show more in breasts when pregnant?

Varicose veins or in other terms more visible dilated veins are common in pregnancy. Majority of the time they are seen on the feet, legs and thighs but actually they could be READ MORE
Varicose veins or in other terms more visible dilated veins are common in pregnancy. Majority of the time they are seen on the feet, legs and thighs but actually they could be anywhere. So if somebody notices more superficial veins on the breasts, it is a physiological change in pregnancy

Can abortions affect pregnancy?

If abortions are performed for non-medical conditions, then they do not directly have any effect on a subsequent pregnancy. If abortions are performed because of congenital anomalies READ MORE
If abortions are performed for non-medical conditions, then they do not directly have any effect on a subsequent pregnancy. If abortions are performed because of congenital anomalies and abnormalities on the fetus, then we have to look into the recurrence of the problem/condition in a subsequent pregnancy. Recurrent abortions, 3 or more, can lead to scarring within the uterus, which can affect the ability to get pregnant.

Can I have a baby after 2 abortions?

There is no reason to believe that you cannot get pregnant after 2 abortions

What are the side effects of having an abortion?

I would not call it side effects, I would rather call them surgical complications of surgical abortion. They include infection, bleeding, possible risk of uterine perforation during READ MORE
I would not call it side effects, I would rather call them surgical complications of surgical abortion. They include infection, bleeding, possible risk of uterine perforation during the procedure, and anesthetic complications. The risk of uterine perforation increases after 14-16 weeks of pregnancy.

How many abortions can cause infertility?

Abortions can cause infertility by producing scarring within the lining of the uterus. This happens if the patient has had 3 or more curettage/scraping of the uterine lining.

Why is my stomach becoming big after an abortion?

We do not see any relationship between abortion and feeling that your stomach is becoming big. Could be a temporary phase.

How does pregnancy discharge look like?

Pregnancy may predispose to a little excessive physiological vaginal discharge than compared to a non pregnant state. It is the same in appearance and consistency, though. Yellowish, READ MORE
Pregnancy may predispose to a little excessive physiological vaginal discharge than compared to a non pregnant state. It is the same in appearance and consistency, though. Yellowish, mucous/stringy. It should not have a smell or an irritation/itching associated with it. If it does, then it would be either a fungal or a bacterial infection that would need to be treated in pregnancy with antibiotics that are safe in pregnancy.

What does creamy white discharge mean?

All creamy white discharge does not necessarily mean there is an infection, particularly if it is not associated with any pungent smell or itch. You can have it evaluated in your READ MORE
All creamy white discharge does not necessarily mean there is an infection, particularly if it is not associated with any pungent smell or itch. You can have it evaluated in your upcoming office visit.