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I am experiencing an ache in my vagina, similar to the feeling after childbirth but less severe. The ache comes and goes, starting off more painful but infrequent, and now occurring more often but less painful. The ache is lower than the abdomen, near the birth canal, and is not sensitive. My periods are regular, with normal bleeding, and I have no spotting in between. I have never been diagnosed with fibroids and have had normal pap smears since a laser treatment for pre-cancer cells and polyps/wart virus when I was 19. What could be causing this ache, and what should I do?
June 10th, 2024
I'm worried I could be pregnant. I'm 21, my last period started on August 17, and I replaced my Nuvaring on the 21st. I had unprotected sex on August 19. My periods are regular, but I've been experiencing cramps and nausea lately, which I've never had while on the ring before. What could be the reason for these symptoms now?
February 16th, 2023
I'm 54 and in menopause, experiencing extremely painful sex due to severe vaginal dryness, itchiness, and burning. I thought it was a yeast infection and used an over-the-counter cream, which worked temporarily but the condition returned. How can I address this issue to improve my sex life?
January 21st, 2024
I have inner labia swelling, green cottage cheese discharge, horrible pain and burning, and my vulva is very uncomfortable. I tested positive for chlamydia 3 weeks ago, got treated 2 weeks ago, and abstained from sex until after treatment. After unprotected sex, I experienced sudden soreness and developed green discharge, pain, burning, and swelling. I'm currently on vacation outside my city and wondering if there is any over-the-counter medication to lessen my symptoms. One of my inner lips is so swollen that it's painful to walk. Is the situation serious enough to go to an urgent care?
March 10th, 2024
I am 55 years old and had a total hysterectomy when I was 45. I have been using Estrodot patches 100 since then but am starting to wonder how long I should be on them and if I will go through menopause at all. I have been having hot sweats but not sure if this is related.
June 28th, 2024
I'm experiencing stomach pain that started after having sex. The pain is achey all over with sharp pain on the right side, and it's sometimes severe enough to make me feel like I might throw up. I'm not on any medication and I'm 17 years old. I had a similar issue before that was treated as a UTI. I've had sex with two people in the last three months and haven't had an STD check. There's no burning when I pee, but I do have frequent urination and noticed blood when I wiped. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?
September 22nd, 2023