I am 20 years old and experiencing heavy bleeding and severe pain. I am unsure if this is a miscarriage or a normal period. I took a pregnancy test that came back negative, but I am still concerned. What should I do?

May 2nd, 2024

I’m 16 and I had a yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis (BV) a couple of months ago. I went to the doctor, got medication, and it went away. However, I started noticing a bad smell even after thorough cleaning, which is not BV. I was prescribed boric acid suppositories, which worked for a while but the smell came back when I stopped using them. I clean myself, drink lots of water, take cranberry pills, and use boric acid suppositories, but the smell returns when I stop using them. I haven’t been sexually active, so it’s not an STI or STD. What could be wrong, and how can I address this issue to improve my self-esteem and confidence?

November 21st, 2023

I recently attempted to skip my period for the first time using my combination pill and experienced breakthrough bleeding for three weeks. I stopped the pills and allowed my period to happen, then resumed taking them. I had unprotected sex after resuming the pills. Am I protected against pregnancy or should I wait 7 days as if I am just starting again?

November 27th, 2024

I am inquiring about my menstrual cycle. My period comes every 26 days. The last time I had my period was on the 8th April, 2021. I had sex with my boyfriend on the 23rd of April where we used the withdrawal method and on the 30th of April, this time he ejaculated in me. My period was due for the 4th of May, 2021 and I haven’t seen it as yet. I took a pregnancy test twice and they read negative. What does this mean? I am so paranoid. I also took a morning after pill over a month ago in the middle of March, 2021 to avoid pregnancy and it resulted in my period coming on one day early at that time. Is there a possibility that I may be pregnant? It’s been three days so far. We also had unprotected sex and he came in me on Friday. Are the chances of being pregnant high? Can taking that chance yesterday cause the risk of pregnancy to be high?

September 9th, 2023

I believe I have ovarian cysts and it’s causing me lower back discomfort, cramps (similar to period cramps but I’m not on my period), and pain/burning during and after intercourse. I’ve been experiencing these symptoms for the past week and a half. My last period ended April 26 and it comes regularly. I am on birth control. I am 24 years old and had ovarian cysts a year and a half ago, which went away but may be back. I also experience random spotting every month. What could be causing these symptoms and what tests should I consider?

April 22nd, 2024