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I am in a long-distance relationship and away at college. I noticed irregular colored and smelling discharge in my labia before Thanksgiving break, which was initially suspected to be BV but later confirmed negative. I was prescribed Flagyl and later experienced yeast infection symptoms. I used a prebiotic suppository and a home remedy, which led to traces of blood during menstruation. My period lasted over a week, and sexual activity with my boyfriend caused significant bleeding. My breasts were swollen and tender, possibly due to evening primrose oil. My period ended but was followed by brown discharge, then fresh blood, and a bad smell. I have used condoms on and off since June, and my last Pap test showed scant yeast. I am not on birth control, but my partner pulls out in time. What could be causing these symptoms?
January 12th, 2023
I am a 46-year-old woman with a regular menstrual cycle. My period is due on July 2, and I am going on a trip on July 3. Someone recommended taking Norethindrone a few days before my period to skip it. Is this safe, and how should I use it?
June 28th, 2023
I have taken about 5 pregnancy tests, with two coming out negative and three showing a faint positive line. I am 18 years old, have been experiencing breast pain and vaginal bleeding (once), and stopped taking birth control a week ago. My last normal period was on February 23rd, and I had intercourse two weeks ago. What does this mean, and what should I do next?
January 27th, 2024
I have a painful blister/bump on my vagina. When they pop, they are filled with blood and pus. The pain is stingy and sharp, and it comes and goes. I've had unprotected sex in the last few months with a new partner, shave a few times a month, and have white, creamy discharge. I also experience itching and stinging pain from the bumps. What should I do?
April 1st, 2023
My ultrasound found uterine enlargement of 11.5 x 8 x 6 cm, endometrial thickening of 19mm, a cluster of sub-cm nabothian cysts in the lower uterine segment, and bilateral mild to moderate oophoromegaly with the right ovary measuring 23cc and the left ovary measuring 25.5cc. What does any of this mean?
December 5th, 2024
I am really scared I have not been feeling well. I've been throwing up, noticed a hard place on the right side of my abdomen that's a little sore, and have been experiencing shoulder pain and shoulder-tip pain. I missed my period, I'm almost 50, and had a tubal in 1995. Am I overreacting or should I go to the emergency room now? Can I wait until Monday?
December 1st, 2023