When I touch my left breast, I can feel a lumpy area inside that is painful. The pain started suddenly yesterday and is similar to touching a bruise. I am 27 years old, not on any medications, and have no significant medical history. There is also a small boil next to the lumpy area that I've had for a few months without pain. Could this be related, and should I be concerned about breast cancer?

May 28th, 2023

I've been experiencing sharp shooting pains low in my uterus, which started around 3am and come and go, worsening when I lie down. I'm 21 weeks pregnant with placenta previa and have had a previous C-section. The pain is stable, not constant, and I'm not taking any medications for it. I feel fetal movement and have no bleeding, but I am constipated and bloated. What could be causing these pains and what can I do to manage them?

February 17th, 2023

I am 7 weeks and 3 days pregnant with light bleeding and cramping that feels like period cramps. I'm not sure what to do and am terrified. I generally experienced cramping when I got my period, which usually lasted a couple of days. My last period started on August 24, and it doesn't come regularly as I had a Mirena removed on June 24. I take 20mg of loxalate for anxiety and 8mg Ondansetron for nausea due to morning sickness. I have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and rheumatoid arthritis, and I had a gastric sleeve in 2020. I have not had an ultrasound yet, and my hCG level was 1451 on 29/09/1990. I noticed a small bright red clot and have had no recent sexual activity.

June 10th, 2024

I have been on the Kyleena IUD since January 2021 and have noticed worsening acne and irregular hair growth, particularly around my jawline, neck, and chin, and also on my chest and back. I am concerned about these side effects and want to know if they will subside. Additionally, I initially wanted the Paraguard IUD, which is hormone-free, but my gynecologist advised against it due to potential cramping and heavier bleeding. I am curious about the long-term effects of these side effects and if there are any medications available to help with my current side effects without changing IUDs.

December 30th, 2023

I had sex on October 11 and took a morning-after pill the next morning because I missed a birth control pill. I still haven't gotten my period and tomorrow I am supposed to start a new pack. Is it okay to start the pack or should I wait until I get my period?

November 16th, 2023