My mom, who is 78 years old and a smoker, has an anteverted uterus with a grossly abnormal and thickened endometrium (27.6 mm) and experiences vaginal bleeding that comes and goes. She was recently diagnosed with this condition and has been taking antibiotics due to an abscess. What should we do next, and what are the potential concerns, including the possibility of uterine cancer?

March 31st, 2023

I'm 54 years old and on estrogen replacement therapy (0.05 mg per day Estradiol patch for 7 months) but still have no sex drive and almost no sensation in my clitoris. My last pap test was 4 years ago, and I had a partial hysterectomy in 2005, but I still have my ovaries. How long have you been having decreased sexual urge?

March 6th, 2024

I am 66 years old and had cervical cancer 12 years ago, which is now in remission. I have noticed a brown, watery discharge, mostly in the morning, and I also experience dryness. I had some bleeding episodes in the past due to scar tissue from radiation, but my doctors said it was okay. My last pap test and pelvic exam were about a year ago, with normal results. I have been dealing with a lot of stress, including losing my parents, selling my house, losing my job in 2015, moving to a new area, and managing a brother in a group home. I also have heart issues, but they are under control. What could be causing this discharge, and should I be concerned?

November 27th, 2023

I have a pea-sized purple bump on my vagina (near the clitoris). It's flat when laying down but becomes a bump when sitting. I also have a birthmark or bruise-like discoloration on my inner lips near the bump but not right next to it. Both are painless and I've had them for at least 1.5 months. What are these things?

May 1st, 2023

I have an IUD and when I checked it after a 2-week period, I can feel a hard object at the bottom, which feels like plastic. How long have you used the IUD? When did your last period begin? When was your last pap test, and what were the results? Any swelling, discoloration, or unusual smells? Anything else in your medical history you think the Doctor should know?

August 8th, 2024