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I am 42 years old and on the 8th day of my period with increased bleeding. I have fibroids measuring 2 centimeters. I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe contraceptives from the first day of menstruation, hoping to reduce blood loss, but it seems to have worsened. I am not on any other medications except for iron. My periods are generally regular, occurring every 21-24 days. I experience aching and stretching in the area of the fibroid node, which is accompanied by blood flow. Should I continue taking Lo Loestrin Fe, and what other steps should I take to manage this condition?
August 5th, 2023
I often get recurrent UTIs and was wondering if there is a probiotic I can take to minimize this. I am 19 years old and have been experiencing this issue over the past few months, especially just before my period begins. I am not using any medications and have no other relevant medical history.
July 29th, 2024
How do OBGYN doctors determine how far along you are in a pregnancy?
November 22nd, 2023
I think I’m pregnant but I have an IUD. My last period was around May 1st. My last Pap test was a year ago with no unusual results. I took a pregnancy test and it was positive. I am 20 years old, and my IUD was inserted 3 years ago but is two weeks expired. I took the pregnancy test two hours ago and have had abdominal and pelvic floor cramps since May 24th. I haven’t been able to feel the threads of the IUD, and the test was old, about a year, with just the white packaging around the test.
November 30th, 2024
How can I best advocate for my fertility with my doctor without being told that my weight is a major factor in why I shouldn’t get pregnant? I am overweight (230 lbs) and I have hypothyroidism- my levels are currently normal from Synthroid 75mcg. My periods are irregular, and I was diagnosed with PCOS by a General Family Doctor, but my OBGYN told me that was not correct last year. I have excess facial hair on my chin and neck, and my periods are sometimes painful but I am mostly feeling tired all the time.
December 5th, 2023
Hi, my periods are going on for more than a week. For the first 5 days of the week, it was just spotting, and now it's happening normally. It's my 11th day. I am not using any contraceptives. What could be causing this prolonged period, and is there anything I can do to regulate it?
July 16th, 2024