I have been experiencing recurring yeast infections for the past five months. My symptoms include a cottage cheese-like discharge, slight itching, and no smell. I have been treated for yeast infections before, but they keep coming back. What could be causing this and how can I prevent future occurrences?

April 16th, 2023

I haven’t had my period since October 8. I'm not pregnant, and my last period started on September 28. I'm 18 years old, weigh 184 lbs, and am 5’3”. I have low iron and have noticed irregular bleeding at certain times, but never for a full day. I started working out recently due to weight gain, and have mild acne but no increased hair growth. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

January 8th, 2023

I am 50 years old, had my last period in October, and had unprotected sex on December 6. Should I take a Plan B pill for peace of mind, and what should I expect in terms of side effects and follow-up with my regular doctor?

July 6th, 2024

I was first married in 1976 and experienced painful intercourse due to my first husband being too big. I spoke to my doctor who suggested cauterizing the vagina, which I agreed to. For 30 years, intercourse was painful and I did not get any pleasure. My husband died in 2007 and I have since remarried. While sex is no longer painful, it is still not pleasurable. Could the cauterizing have damaged or lessened the clitoris? What can I do to improve my sexual experience?

November 25th, 2024

I had a colposcopy and biopsy 6 months ago, which came back normal with no evidence of CIN but showed HPV. I had a repeat smear last week, and the doctor mentioned inflammation. I know this is not from a new STD, and I have ectropion from my pill. What could cause the inflammation, and is it related to the HPV, suggesting worse changes?

November 20th, 2024