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I am a 40-year-old woman experiencing midcycle spotting and worsening joint pain, particularly during midcycle. I have tested negative for rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's, and general autoimmune conditions. My joints are not swollen or red, just painful. Could this be due to an estrogen deficiency, and is it possible to test hormone levels effectively?
December 19th, 2023
I wake up at night with occasional pain in my armpit. The pain is sharp and stabbing, sometimes slightly burning. It wakes me up from sleep and appears occasionally during the day. What could this pain be?
January 11th, 2024
I have had my hormonal IUD (Mirena) for a year in June. I am still experiencing irregular bleeding between periods, which is light spotting and has been happening for a couple of months. Is this something I need to worry about or is it normal to have irregular periods with a hormonal IUD?
October 8th, 2024
I am on birth control pills and have been for 5-6 years. I recently started taking phentermine and am experiencing breakthrough bleeding, which is dark brown and minimal. I am not supposed to have my period for another two weeks and am concerned. I am also experiencing cramps and watery discharge after sex. What could be causing these symptoms and should I be worried?
May 16th, 2024
I missed a day of my birth control and haven't gotten my period. Can this be due to the missed birth control pill?
September 1st, 2024
I started a new birth control and have been spotting for almost a month, which is affecting my intercourse and causing stress. The spotting gets worse after intercourse. I am 21 years old and have used birth control before, but this is a new one. What could be causing this and what should I do?
September 15th, 2024