I took an OraQuick rapid advance HIV test at 10 weeks and the results were negative. How accurate is this, and should I feel confident with the results? Additionally, I did an HIV RNA test at 4 weeks which was also negative. Could there be a chance of a false negative, and is the accuracy the same for the oral swab test?

November 14th, 2024

I’ve noticed that whenever I get my period, I get the same two pimples on my chin. They are painful, below the surface with no heads, and resolve after my period. I have oily skin, particularly on my forehead, and I am on birth control pills. What can I do to manage this hormonal acne, and are there any topical treatments or self-care remedies that can help?

February 29th, 2024

I'm 36 and have had external hemorrhoids since I had my children, but they never bothered me until recently. They feel swollen but have no pain or blood. I tried hemorrhoid creams and suppositories, which burned and seemed to make them worse. Now I'm worried it might be something more serious since the creams didn't work. Should I stop touching and inspecting them daily, and will they go away on their own?

August 26th, 2024

I have noticed red specks in my stool multiple times over the past few months. I use spironolactone for my skin, had a miscarriage in March, and have had a hemorrhoid since then, along with some vaginal irritation. I was constipated a month ago and felt a sharp pain in the anus today. Could the red specks be blood, and are these symptoms related to my medical history or recent gastrointestinal issues?

January 19th, 2023

My testicles hurt badly and the pain is getting worse. What type of pain is it and what should I do?

December 16th, 2023