Susan Maayah, M.D.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Accepting new patients
Accepted Health Plans
Professional Interests
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Abnormal uterine bleeding, Abortion, Adolescent gynecology, Advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery, Advanced laparoscopy for ovarian pathology, ectopic pregnancy, fibroids and endometriosis, Amenorrhea, Antepartum testing, Bioidentical hormones, Birth control implants
Affiliations
- Hospital Affiliations
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Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Medical Affiliations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Mills-Peninsula Division
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Sutter Medical Network
Practice Locations
Board Certifications
BOARD CERTIFIED IN:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Credentials & Notables
- Medical School:
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Georgetown University School of Medicine
- Residency:
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Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles
- Internship:
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Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
- Additional Language(s)
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Hindi (Fluent)
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Spanish (Conversational)
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Urdu (Fluent)
Practice Information
Mills-Peninsula Network Specialty Care:
Please note, if you are an HMO/POS health plan member and choose a primary care physician who is a member of the PAMF – Mills Peninsula Site, your specialty care, laboratory and radiology services will be provided by physicians in the Mills-Peninsula Network. This network includes specialist physicians in Daly City, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Foster City, and San Mateo area.
Community Activities
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Personal Interests
Long distance running, hiking, spending time with my two budding teenagers and 2 dogs, cooking and travel
Philosophy of Care
My practice goal is to provide the best, most comprehensive and empathic care to my female patients from adolescence to menopause, and encompass all stages of women's health from onset of menarche, management of menstrual disorders, contraception, childbirth and family planning, basic infertility and pregnancy care, through perimenopause and menopause transition.
I have a strong professional interest in minimally invasive GYN surgery, with the goal of getting my patients back into their busy routine of life and responsibilities with minimal recovery times. My constant strive is to continue to improve my ability to serve my amazing patients who come to me and entrust their care in me, to be present for them both at times of joy and sadness, to continue to touch and be touched by the many women that choose to share their journey of female well-being with me.
Ask an Expert
Is vertigo tied to menopause? Also, I'm taking 1000 mcg of biotin for my hair and nails and noticing that I have more intense hot flashes. Does biotin increase hot flashes?
Menopause can cause exacerbation of different symptoms for different women. Though there is no direct medical connection with vertigo and menopause, it is possible that there is some effect of hormonal fluctuat... continue reading about Is vertigo tied to menopause? Also, I'm taking 1000 mcg of biotin for my hair and nails and noticing that I have more intense hot flashes. Does biotin increase hot flashes?
What's the difference between a yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis?
Vaginal yeast infections are caused by overgrowth of fungal organisms, usually the Candida Albicans species. Symptoms are usually itching, burning, and white, cottage-cheese appearing discharge. They are caused... continue reading about What's the difference between a yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis?
I'm 44 and am having a lot of highs and lows with energy, not sleeping well, but without hot flashes or loss of menses. My mother had a hysterectomy at 44, so her experience with menopause was cut short. Is this perimenopause or just hormone fluctuations?
Fluctuation in hormones and metabolism shifts are very common in women in their 40s, which occurs before you are perimenopausal. This is the most likely cause, but I recommend you make an appointment with your ... continue reading about I'm 44 and am having a lot of highs and lows with energy, not sleeping well, but without hot flashes or loss of menses. My mother had a hysterectomy at 44, so her experience with menopause was cut short. Is this perimenopause or just hormone fluctuations?
My physician recently changed my brand of birth control pills. I read reviews that described bad side effects for the new brand. Do all birth control pills have the same ingredients? If so, why would some cause different side effects?
All birth control pills are formulated with a synthetic estrogen and progestin hormone (with the exception of one that has progestin only). Most common side effects of birth control pills occur when you first b... continue reading about My physician recently changed my brand of birth control pills. I read reviews that described bad side effects for the new brand. Do all birth control pills have the same ingredients? If so, why would some cause different side effects?
Since I went through menopause, I am getting more UTIs. Is this normal? Why does it happen?
Frequent urinary tract infections (UTI) after menopause are common due to lack of the estrogen hormone which keeps the vaginal and periurethral tissues healthy and able to withstand most bacteria that enters in... continue reading about Since I went through menopause, I am getting more UTIs. Is this normal? Why does it happen?
I had a hysterectomy in June. I still have my tubes and ovaries and a small bit of cervix. Why and how am I still having full periods every month? Where is this blood coming from?
The type of surgery you had is a supracervical hysterectomy. If your ovaries are still functioning, then you are still having monthly ovulatory cycles. The monthly cycle causes bleeding from the endometrial tis... continue reading about I had a hysterectomy in June. I still have my tubes and ovaries and a small bit of cervix. Why and how am I still having full periods every month? Where is this blood coming from?
How do I prevent, or treat, recurring urinary tract infections?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common in women. This is due to the short urethra that leads from the bladder to outside the body and the plethora of bacteria that reside in the surrounding areas inclu... continue reading about How do I prevent, or treat, recurring urinary tract infections?
I've been on birth control for five years. I did not skip a dose, but I'm having mid-cycle bleeding after having unprotected sex. I took vitamin C for a cold and read that excessive amounts can cause birth control to stop working. Is this true?
Taking vitamin C will not interfere with the efficacy of your birth control pill. You should not be concerned about pregnancy unless you missed your pills or started your pack late. If your mid-cycle bleeding i... continue reading about I've been on birth control for five years. I did not skip a dose, but I'm having mid-cycle bleeding after having unprotected sex. I took vitamin C for a cold and read that excessive amounts can cause birth control to stop working. Is this true?
I'm a women in her 50s who is going through perimenopause. I have only had one menstrual period this year. Is there still a possibility that I could get pregnant?
Pregnancy is very unlikely at this age and stage of minimal ovarian function. Ovulation is so rare and the egg quality is probably so poor that fertilization would not likely result in pregnancy. However, this ... continue reading about I'm a women in her 50s who is going through perimenopause. I have only had one menstrual period this year. Is there still a possibility that I could get pregnant?
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