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I am a 34-year-old woman with PCOS, experiencing extreme and debilitating pelvic pain, irregular periods, and overgrown uterine tissue despite multiple treatments including oral contraceptives, D&C, laparoscopy, and Mirena. I am seeking advice on whether I should continue with hormonal therapy, consider a hysterectomy, or explore other treatment options.
August 26th, 2023
Over the last 2-3 months, I’ve been bleeding more often than not, which is more than just spotting between periods, and I’ve been experiencing PMS symptoms along with it. I’m on Nuvaring and it’s fairly steady, although today I noticed it’s a bit heavier. I’m also on Cymbalta and I’m 28 years old. I’ve had abnormal Pap tests in the past and have had a cervical biopsy, but my last two paps came back normal. What could be causing this and what should I do?
May 23rd, 2023
I've been spotting for eight days before my expected period, which is now delayed. I had unprotected sex during ovulation and took an emergency contraceptive pill (Option 2 Levonorgestrel) two days later. I'm experiencing spotting, but no period, and I'm concerned about whether I might be pregnant or if this is a side effect of the pill. Should I be worried, and when should I take a pregnancy test?
January 15th, 2024
I have a complex ovarian cyst that has changed in appearance since my last ultrasound. I want a second opinion on its nature and whether any intervention is necessary. Additionally, I have concerns about my endometrial stripe thickness and potential risks related to my medical history, including menopause and high blood pressure.
December 10th, 2023
My husband and I recently started trying for a baby. I have endometriosis and had a fluid-filled benign tumor removed from my ovary and Fallopian tube 10 years ago. I have always had normal, regular, and painful periods. Since we started trying 2 months ago, my regular periods have become irregular (every 32 days to 29 to 27). This month, I started brown spotting 2 days earlier than my expected period, have light cramps and vaginal tenderness but never actually started my period. I used a q-tip to check and see if I had brown discharge (usually what happens before I start my period) and I did. Took a pregnancy test, came back negative. Now I have had 4 days of brown discharge, once a little red, only in my vagina, nothing comes out onto pads. What is going on? Am I having a miscarriage? Are my hormones messed up? I’ve never not had a period.
September 27th, 2023
I am pregnant and I feel like I really want to pee, but I can’t. What should I do?
November 16th, 2023