I started bleeding a week ago after starting birth control, which I hadn't used before. The bleeding is irregular, smells bad, and has worsened from light pink to bright red, accompanied by abdominal cramping. My periods have been irregular since I began menstruating as a preteen. I'm 25 years old, gained a few pounds recently, and my last period was in November 2022. What could be causing this and what should I do?

December 29th, 2023

I am experiencing pain after sex for about a week. The pain is like penetration kind. I have a history of RA and am currently using medications for seizures. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?

January 18th, 2024

I was sexually assaulted and the assailant ejaculated inside me during my fertile days. Three days later, I experienced pink discharge, and now my period is late with brown discharge instead of actual bleeding. Could this mean I'm pregnant, and what should I do?

June 20th, 2023

Last night after sex, I experienced a fishy smell and some discharge, which I suspect might be bacterial vaginosis (BV). This is the first time this has happened, and I've been using scented creams recently. What could be causing this, and what steps should I take to address it?

February 7th, 2024

My husband and I started trying for a baby this month. At 10 days past ovulation, I had a faint line on a pregnancy test, which turned negative the next morning but appeared again the following day. It’s now 11 days past ovulation, and I’m experiencing light spotting, with my period due in 2 days. I’m concerned about my ability to get pregnant, especially since I had a surgical abortion a year ago and got pregnant easily then. I’m also worried that stress this month might have affected my ovulation. What could be causing these symptoms, and what tests or steps should I consider?

December 22nd, 2024