I had a chemical pregnancy last week and have been bleeding consistently for 12 days. I got off birth control in December 2011 and the bleeding has been stable but heavy at times. I am taking Citalopram, Hydroxyzine, Saxenda, and Bupropion. I am 24 years old with a history of depression, anxiety, and obesity. My last period before this bleed was on December 12, 2021, and my positive pregnancy test was on April 10, 2022. The bleeding is heavy with clots for the first 4-6 days, and there have been times when it stopped briefly but resumed heavily. I did not have an ultrasound, and I am not experiencing lightheadedness or dizziness. I typically have irregular periods, having not had one in 7 years due to the Nexplanon birth control implant. I am trying to conceive. What could be causing this prolonged bleeding and what should I do?
September 19th, 2024
I am currently on Vienva (0.1mg/0.02mg), each pack is 28 pills with one week of placebo at the end. I started a new pack on August 13th. I went away for the weekend and forgot my birth control pills, and I have 2 left in the pack. My partner had unprotected sex today, which is my first day missing the pill. What should I do?
August 3rd, 2024
I recently had sex with a new partner and noticed a change in my vaginal discharge. It is now tan in color, slightly clumpy, and thick. There has been no change in smell, and I feel fine otherwise. Should I be concerned?
March 9th, 2023
I was treated for a chlamydia infection with a single dose of azithromycin a couple of weeks ago. I have the Kyleena IUD and normally do not get my periods, but I started bleeding lightly last week. I'm concerned I might have PID. What do you think?
September 6th, 2023
I'm terrified to get a Pap smear. I'm 31, and my last Pap was when I was 29. I have painful swollen lymph nodes on both sides of my groin and a UTI. I want to know if the lymph nodes are related to the UTI, if I can ask my new OB-GYN to not use a metal tool for the Pap smear, and if I can request a one-time sedative medication. Additionally, can HPV be tested through blood?
February 25th, 2023
I've been on Nexplanon for about 3 years and now I'm getting cramps. I haven't had cramps or my period since I got the birth control, and this started three days ago. The cramps last about one to two minutes. I have not had my period for three years since I got the implant. I am 21 years old and not currently using any medications. What could be causing these cramps and what should I do?
March 3rd, 2024