I got Paraguard inserted in January and have had constant bleeding ever since (6 months). I'm concerned about the prolonged bleeding, which is not heavy but continuous. I had one week without needing liners, but still spotted. The bleeding hasn't been painful, just cramps for the first week after insertion. I'm taking 100 mg of Zoloft and chose Paraguard due to my history of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and an eating disorder, wanting to avoid hormones. My last pap test was over 6 months ago, and the results were good. I'm 20 years old and not currently sexually active. Should I be concerned about anemia due to the prolonged bleeding, and will it eventually stop?

November 27th, 2024

I am 23 years old and 29 weeks pregnant. I was sitting on a high toilet and bent down to pick something off the ground, causing my stomach to bend inward. I am worried if this could have hurt my baby. Should I be concerned?

January 9th, 2024

I missed a period in February and experienced unusual bleeding for the last 3 weeks, characterized by pink and rusty brown colors, with medium to light flow for half a day, followed by nothing for a couple of days, and then returning as medium flow again for half a day. Last night, I experienced severe cramps and passed a blood clot or tissue the size of the palm of my hand. Should I see a doctor?

June 6th, 2023

I have had two negative HSV blood tests, one during pregnancy and one recently. I am a worrywart and need to know if I should trust these results. Should I ask my NP to do blood tests for herpes 1&2 during my annual wellness exam? Would this be an accurate test? If the third test also comes back negative, can I trust the results as conclusive?

June 30th, 2023

I had a blood test that showed an HCG level of 149 IU/L. I am 35 years old, had a miscarriage in December, and my last period began on March 26. What does this HCG level mean?

June 24th, 2024