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I found a small lump between the inner and outer lips of my vagina. It has changed color to a darker red, is itchy, and painful to the touch. I've had it for about 3 days. I have no current medications and am 23 years old. I may have endometriosis and have had cysts on my reproductive organs since I was 14. What could this lump be and what should I do about it?
July 4th, 2023
I have a rash near my vagina that started after driving for an hour and a half while wearing tight pants. The rash was initially accompanied by a bad smell, but that has subsided. I have been using Vagisil, but it still hurts, especially when I walk or bend. I also noticed brown vaginal blood and severe cramps a week before the rash appeared. I take Valtrex daily and am 19 years old. What could be causing this rash and how should I treat it?
April 29th, 2023
I have PCOS and historically have had irregular periods. I have been on Humira for the last 6 months for a skin issue and have had mostly regular periods since. My most accurate cycle tracking app tells me that I am 11 days late for my period. I have had light cramping, a little nausea, and clear mucus-y discharge with brown specks for the last 5 days. I tested negative for pregnancy, but I still feel something is off. I had unprotected sex with my husband on the 4th of this month. If I was pregnant, would it be too soon to test? My last period started on Jan 31 and ended on Feb 6. I've gained a few pounds but nothing particularly stressful is going on. Is there anything else I should know or do?
March 22nd, 2024
I am a 43-year-old woman with long periods (10-12 days, with heavy bleeding for the first 3 days and light bleeding thereafter) and a history of a kidney stone. I am currently weaning off Mirtazapine at 3.25mg and have no other medications. My recent pelvic ultrasound report mentions a polyp and an 'ALERT 1' designation. I am concerned about the implications of these findings and would like to understand what they mean and if they are serious.
December 1st, 2023
If my friend's daughter, a teacher, has a baby in July and can't use her accumulated leave days to get paid, and has to take the summer with no pay, can she use her time in the semester with a doctor's note? Will a doctor provide such a note, and what type of doctor should she see if she develops postpartum depression?
March 30th, 2024
I have a question regarding my period. My periods have been irregular for the last two months, and I recently had light brown and pink spotting. I had unprotected sex on March 14 and took a Plan B pill the same day. I'm worried if this spotting is implantation spotting and if I could be pregnant.
February 20th, 2023