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Why would my hCG levels have risen briefly (I had a "barely positive" blood serum test) if I'm not pregnant and have not had a period? The nurse said that sometimes hCG levels rise before one starts their period; however, the test was done over a week ago and I still haven't had a period. I quit my birth control on January 9th and had a period from January 13-18. I haven't had a period since. I failed three home pregnancy tests (HPT), so I went to see my doctor. This is when I got the barely positive result. Two days later, they did another blood serum test and it was negative. I really want to get pregnant ASAP. My doctor did not inform me that after stopping birth control, it could take several months for my period to return to normal. They offered to give me something to make me start my period, but is it worth it? Would this mean that I would start ovulating regularly again? PLEASE HELP! I would be so grateful for any advice.
September 10th, 2023
I have been experiencing penis pain and slight clear discharge. My doctor tested me for STDs, including AIDS, and all tests came back negative. Is it possible that I have stained my penis, or is that possible? The pain is a low-grade pain, probably a 3 on a scale of 1-10. This has worried me greatly.
September 29th, 2023
I received ringworm from a stray cat I've been feeding. I've been treating it with OTC cream but it keeps spreading. My doctor prescribed Grifulvin. How long will it take for the ringworm to start fading or clearing up while taking this medication? Is it safe to continue using the cream along with the oral medication, and how can I prevent it from spreading further?
December 13th, 2023
A 5 1/2 month old boy has deep redness of the cheeks that is hot to the touch, is fussy, throwing up, and has slight redness of the cheeks now. There is no fever. What is it and what should be done?
February 15th, 2023
What are the differences between Concerta XL, Equasym XL, and Medikinet XL, and are there any other options available in this form?
January 15th, 2024
When you first get pregnant and start eating a lot, will your body not gain weight? If I think I'm pregnant but I'm not sure, and I've been eating a lot and drinking a lot of water but not gaining any weight, is that a sign of pregnancy? If I am pregnant, it will be 3 weeks on Tuesday.
December 28th, 2023