Is it okay to use Monistat without verifying that I have a yeast infection, and could my symptoms of seeing blood before and after intercourse and discomfort during intercourse be related to a yeast infection?

September 24th, 2024

I have intense itching in the labia area, which comes and goes, especially after my period. The area feels sensitive and raw, but there is no visible redness or discharge. I have a Kyleena IUD and have been using the same tampons for a while. What could be causing this itching, and what should I do about it?

May 12th, 2024

I had white creamy discharge a week ago along with itching. I treated it as thrush, the discharge went away but the itching stayed, and now I have lesions on my vagina, pain when urinating, and blood in my urine. Could this still be a yeast infection or something else?

February 13th, 2024

I’m romantically interested in a guy who gets a cold sore on his lip about once a year since he was a kid. I am concerned about asymptomatic shedding and whether I would have to worry about him giving me HSV1 at any moment.

December 12th, 2023

I have been concerned about vaginismus for 10 years, unable to have penetrative intercourse or use a tampon, and have irregular periods. I am 29 years old and have not seen an OBGYN or tried any treatment. What can be done to address this issue?

December 13th, 2024