I've been experiencing itchiness and irritation outside my vagina for a couple of months on and off. The itchiness is worse in the morning, when I sit down, and at night. My skin appears a little red, and I have very sensitive skin in general. I'm not currently using any medications and have no other relevant medical history. I'm 18 years old, have mostly white vaginal discharge with a slight odd scent, use Pantene shower soap, and am allergic to penicillin. What could this be, and what can I do to make it go away?

May 4th, 2024

I have light green, chunky discharge with no odor, itching, or discomfort. I have one faithful sexual partner and use an IUD as the only form of protection. The discharge has been noticeable for a couple of years and tends to come and go. I haven't had a period since 2011 due to the Mirena IUD, which I change every 5 years. I am also overweight. What could be the cause of this discharge?

December 19th, 2023

I am 9 weeks pregnant and my doctor prescribed me Terconazole 0.8% cream for a yeast infection. Is it safe to use during the first trimester?

January 15th, 2024

I have had the Mirena IUD since September 2020. Since November 2021, I have been experiencing constant spotting. Recently, there have been blood clots and abdominal pain. The spotting has been stable but has worsened in the last few days. The abdominal pain is mainly in the lower right side of my stomach, sometimes moving to the left side. I also experience dizziness and have a brown discharge, but recently it has been very red with large clots, especially in the morning. I had a normal smear test in November 2021, and I was pregnant three years ago, with my child born in December 2019. I was breastfeeding at that time. What could be causing these symptoms, and what should I do?

February 9th, 2023

I have had my period for over 2 weeks (18 days). I am concerned that it is no longer a period but abnormal bleeding. This is unusual for me. I had a tubal ligation in 2012, no other contraceptives. The bleeding has been stable but comes and goes, with abdominal cramping at times. I am 44 years old and take medications including spironolactone, topiramate, fluoxetine, clonidine, and allergy medication. I had RNY bariatric surgery on 2/23/22 and 2 c-section births. I have had somewhat irregular cycles in frequency for years, likely due to perimenopause, but lengthwise my periods are about 4-6 days. What could be causing this prolonged and abnormal bleeding, and what should I do?

August 14th, 2024