The inner lips of my vagina are irritated, red, and lumpy, feeling slightly swollen and sticky. This problem seems to recur at least once a month, mostly during my ovulation periods. What is wrong with me, and what can I do about it?

July 20th, 2024

Are bioidentical hormones safe? Do they work? What are the side effects? What are the benefits of synthetic vs. natural hormones? Do either have cancer-causing side effects? Do the benefits outweigh the risks for someone with high blood pressure but no history of uterine or breast cancer or blood clots?

November 22nd, 2024

I have been trying to get pregnant for a year and four months without success. I chart my ovulation using a calendar and a Clearblue Easy fertility monitor, which detects my LH surge. This month, I felt a severe cramp around the 11th, which I think might be a sign of ovulation. My periods are regular, every 25 to 26 days, and I have a history of PID and painful periods with clots. I am using Preseed lubricant, and my partner is older with six children. Could I have PCOS, or could there be an issue with my partner's sperm count or mobility, or am I not ovulating properly?

April 25th, 2024

Can a severe breast infection that required the removal of a breast implant potentially cause inflammation or infection in the Fallopian tubes, leading to an ectopic pregnancy?

March 11th, 2024

My periods are always regular, but this month I experienced a 4-day delay followed by spotting. I have been trying to conceive. Could this be implantation bleeding? I am 34 years old, my last period was on March 12th, and I have an average 25-day cycle. I am not on any medications except for folic acid, and I am generally healthy.

July 5th, 2023