Within the past year, my menstrual cramps and symptoms have gotten worse. I experience such severe cramps that I can't sleep, and the pain radiates to my legs, causing them to go numb. My periods are also irregular, and I have a history of a cyclical ovarian cyst, migraines, and depression before my period. How do I determine if this is primary or secondary dysmenorrhea, and should I be concerned about the recent increase in pain?

September 14th, 2023

I've been taking birth control pills for about a year and have been taking active pills continuously for 43 days to skip my period. However, withdrawal bleeding still started today. Should I start the placebo pills or continue taking active pills?

June 6th, 2023

I am experiencing irregular periods and had unprotected sex where the condom broke. I took Plan B within 12 hours. Why haven't I gotten my period, and should I expect it soon? Is there anything I can do to help regulate my periods?

December 26th, 2024

I have been experiencing heavy and prolonged periods that have worsened since January, lasting up to three weeks and soaking through clothes within an hour if not changed. I am concerned as my mother died of ovarian cancer and I am experiencing similar early symptoms. What could be causing this and what should I do?

March 18th, 2023

I have late periods with a gap of one and a half months. What could be the causes and what can I do about it?

November 3rd, 2023