I have been experiencing vaginal itching, burning, and clumpy white discharge for over two years, which started after treating a yeast infection and getting a copper IUD. Despite treating with antifungals, boric acid, antibiotics for BV, and probiotics, the symptoms persisted and tests have repeatedly come back negative for yeast, BV, trich, strep B, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. I recently received qPCR test results showing a medium load of lactobacillus and e. coli in my vaginal swab and urine. I have been using baking soda douches, which seem to lessen my symptoms, and I am considering a vaginal fluid transplant from my sister. What could be causing these symptoms and what treatment plan would you recommend?

April 28th, 2024

I have menstrual irregularities, sometimes up to 5 months late. I am turning 18 soon, my last period was December 16, and I have had irregular periods since my first period. I am not currently trying to conceive, but I never got pregnant during a 2-year relationship where I never used protection. What diseases or problems conceiving could this indicate?

January 27th, 2023

I am a 20-year-old female with irregular periods for the past two months, last period started on September 18. I have experienced some lower stomach pain for about half a month and had a blood test for hormones in May which showed high prolactin, low LH, and low progesterone levels. I have not had sexual intercourse in the last two months but did in August. What could be causing my irregular periods and what tests or treatments should I consider?

September 6th, 2024

I have had irregular menstrual cycles due to long-term use of birth control. Recently, I experienced a prolonged menstrual cycle and was diagnosed with a hormone imbalance and low vitamin D levels. I have since taken vitamin D supplements, but the bleeding has fluctuated and become heavy again. What can I do to address this issue, considering I want to have children and do not want to rely on birth control pills?

June 25th, 2023

I discovered that my pregnancy tests have been giving me false positives. As a doctor, what would be your next step? My doctor didn’t give me any advice on what to do.

February 16th, 2023