I have a few lumps on my labia and I called my primary doctor. She will refer me to an OB/GYN. I have to wait on an appointment for at least a week. I am 49 years old and only noticed the lumps yesterday because it started to hurt a little when I pushed on it. I had a pap test 2 years ago with regular results. I am married, sexually active, and have been steadily losing weight through exercise. The lumps do not have discharge and bother me when it is wet. I have had ingrown hairs in the past, but these feel different and are hard to see. I am in peri-menopause and still get my period irregularly. What could the lumps be and what can I do for them before I can see my OB/GYN doctor?

October 28th, 2024

My fiancé and I have been exclusively seeing each other for the past 5 years and have been able to have sex without any problem, but a couple of years ago it became painful. After having intercourse once, my vaginal canal becomes so swollen it’s nearly impossible to have sex again for several days. What could be causing this and what can I do to alleviate the pain?

December 12th, 2023

I had sex today and the condom completely tore. I am not currently taking birth control since I missed two consecutive days. Should I take emergency contraception tomorrow, and if so, how effective is it after 24 hours? Additionally, could the brownish tinged mucus I noticed be implantation spotting, and when should I take a pregnancy test for an accurate result?

April 26th, 2024

How can I get a prescription for 3-month birth control pills when my doctor is on vacation and I'm running low on pills?

November 25th, 2023

How soon can I find out for sure that it's the second guy who's the father, and why do you add two weeks to the conception date when determining pregnancy duration?

May 30th, 2023