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Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 18h

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Medical Gaslighting
“Your pain isn’t that bad.” If you’ve heard this, it’s gaslighting ... not care. Trust your body and push for answers. Has a provider ever minimized your symptoms? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 23h

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: STI Testing
Regular STI testing = once a year minimum, sooner with new partners. Full panels can include throat or rectal swabs if needed. When was your last test? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 1d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Pregnancy Vaccines
Vaccines during pregnancy (flu, COVID, Tdap) protect you and transfer immunity to baby. It’s one of the best gifts you can give before birth. Did you know that? #obgyntip

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Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 1d

B/GYN Tip of the Day: Fibroids
Fibroids can make your stomach look months pregnant. Treatments include medication, IUDs radio frequency ablations, embolization, and surgery. Did you know non-surgical options exist? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 2d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Vaginal Health
Skip scented soaps, sprays, or douches. Your v@gin@ is self-cleaning, and products can throw off its pH. Do you keep your products fragrance-free? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 2d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Fertility
Ovulation usually happens about 14 days before your next period. Tracking with an app, temperature, or cervical mucus can help. Do you know your fertile window? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 3d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Discharge
Normal discharge changes throughout your cycle: sticky, creamy, or egg-white around ovulation. Learning your baseline makes it easier to spot when something’s wrong. Do you track yours? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 3d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Medical Racism
Studies show Black patients are less likely to have their pain treated appropriately. This is racism, not biology. Have you or someone you love experienced unequal treatment? #obgyntip

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Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 4d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Emergency Contraception
If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Plan B, the dose may not work, you need to take another. Did you know this before today? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 4d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Pap Smears
Pap smears can detect abnormal cells before they turn into cervical cancer. Quick, simple, and lifesaving. When was your last one, and do you know when you’re due again? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 5d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Vaginal Health
Change out of wet swimsuits or workout clothes quickly. Staying damp creates a breeding ground for yeast infections. Do you change right away or wait until later? #obgyntip

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Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 5d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Pregnancy Flu Shot
Getting the flu shot during pregnancy protects both you and your baby, lowering risk of hospitalization for months after birth. Did you know it shields two lives at once? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 6d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Pain Management
Pain with IUD insertion is common, but numbing shots, oral meds, or anxiety medication can make it more manageable. Pain control should be the norm, not an exception. Was it offered to you? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 6d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Birth Control
The patch should be replaced once a week, on the same day every week. Set reminders in your phone for consistency. Would a weekly schedule be easier than remembering daily pills? #obgyntip

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Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 7d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Pregnancy Vaccines
The Tdap shot in the 3rd trimester protects newborns against whooping cough until they’re old enough for their own vaccines. Did you know you can pass antibodies directly to your baby? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 7d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Fibroids
Iron-rich foods like spinach, beans, and lean meats can help offset anemia caused by fibroid-related bleeding. Supplements may help too. Do you include iron in your diet regularly? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 8d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: STI Prevention
Oral s3ggs can spread STIs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Ask for throat swabs if you’re getting tested. Did you know STI testing isn’t just urine or blood? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 8d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Birth Control
Fertility usually returns quickly after stopping birth control, even the very next cycle. Don’t assume you have a “grace period.” Did you know how fast your body can bounce back? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 9d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Pregnancy Nausea
Morning sickness hack: eat crackers before getting out of bed, sip ginger tea, or try acupressure bands. Small, frequent meals work better than big ones. What helps you ease nausea best? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 9d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Discharge
Clear or white discharge is often normal, but sudden odor, itching, or color changes are red flags. Don’t self-diagnose, get tested. When something feels off, do you Google or call your provider first? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 10d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Pain Management
Even minor procedures like biopsies or colposcopies can hurt. You deserve local anesthesia or numbing. Has your provider ever discussed pain relief before procedures? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 10d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Pregnancy Vaccines
COVID vaccination in pregnancy lowers risk of severe illness and passes antibodies to your baby. Would you feel reassured knowing it offers newborn protection? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 11d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Fibroids
Back pain and heavy periods? It might not be stress, it could be fibroids pressing on your spine. Would you ever think to connect your back pain with your cycle? #obgyntip

Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 11d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Medical Gaslighting
If your provider says “it’s all in your head,” but your body says otherwise, seek a second opinion. Advocacy is healthcare. Have you ever had to push back for answers? #obgyntip

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Dr.Jeanius @drjeaniusmd.bsky.social · 12d

OB/GYN Tip of the Day: Pregnancy Vaccines
The flu shot during pregnancy reduces hospitalization for both mom and baby. Would you get vaccinated if you knew it protects two lives at once? #obgyntip

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