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I have been having sex with the same guy for a while and recently experienced side pain that comes and goes, along with a fishy smell from my vagina with no discharge. The pain is stabbing and localized to my side. I had unprotected sex and am not taking any medicines or contraception. There is no vaginal itching, burning, or pain during urination. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
April 21st, 2024
I have been experiencing light bleeding for 10 days, with dark brown blood at the beginning and end of the days. I am on birth control and have no severe abdominal cramps or other health problems. What could be causing this prolonged bleeding, and what should I do?
May 20th, 2023
I have a long history (29 years) with herpes and recently had a massive outbreak. I was treated for yeast and bacterial vaginosis, and have been taking Valtrex. I also developed painful, hard, red, swollen lesions on my calf and labia. Could these lesions be related to shaving or a resurgence of a previous staph infection? What treatment options are available for the current symptoms, and how should I handle future pelvic exams and PAP smear results?
December 10th, 2023
I'm experiencing a rash near the opening of my vagina on the left side. It started on Sunday night and comes and goes. There's a burning sensation but no itchiness, and it's red. What could this be?
July 5th, 2023
I had my period on the 6th of May and I ovulated between the 18th and 22nd. I had sex on the 16th and I feel pregnant, but I've been bleeding for 4 days. My period is supposed to start on the 3rd of June. I took three pregnancy tests: the first was negative, the second showed positive on the day I started bleeding, and the third was negative. What could be happening?
August 12th, 2024
I would like to know more about birth control pills. What are the types and when is it advisable to start taking them?
April 29th, 2024