I have been bleeding after my period for three months and I don’t know why. I am not using any contraceptives, and the bleeding has been stable but with a lot of blood clots. I am 20 years old and not using any medications except ibuprofen for headaches. Are there any potential causes for this prolonged bleeding?

September 21st, 2024

I have been off birth control pills for 4 months and have noticed significant weight gain, especially around my stomach and breasts, as well as changes in my menstrual cycle. I am concerned about the weight gain and whether it is related to stopping the pill. Can the weight gain be due to stopping the pill, and if so, will my hormones stabilize on their own, or should I consider going back on the pill?

February 1st, 2023

I have been experiencing recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV) for about a year, which flares up after sexual intercourse for almost a week. I am using medications and am 19 years old. I have had chlamydia once in the past. Where can I get boric acid vaginal suppositories, and will they help stop the BV? Additionally, why does my vagina sweat excessively, especially when I get BV?

July 20th, 2023

About the cyst, it's a 1.9x2.6x1.9cm fluid-filled, simple cyst. If it is a slow leak, will it eventually just leak all the way out or does it leak and fill back up? Other than getting an ultrasound, is there a way to know if it's a leak or a true rupture? Also, can MPA cause weight gain? I gained 5 pounds in the 10 days I took it, without changing my exercise or eating routine. Is it just water weight, and will it go away when these side effects subside?

March 27th, 2023

I took Plan B about 40 minutes ago, and my last period began on May 31. I had stopped taking my birth control last month, resulting in two periods, with the second one being short and not normal. I am concerned because I think I am ovulating. What are my options to prevent pregnancy, and what early pregnancy signs should I look for?

December 2nd, 2024