I had 2 positive pregnancy tests a week ago (5 days late for my period) and today I started bleeding. The bleeding is dark brown with clots, some as big as my palm, and has been getting worse. I am not using any contraceptives or medications for the bleeding, only Mydol for pain. I am 20 years old and have had miscarriages before, but this bleeding is different. I had a baby 7 months ago. What could be happening and what should I do?

November 12th, 2024

I woke up this morning with a sharp, stinging pain in the area near my clitoris. The pain comes and goes, and there is no odor, itching, or visible bumps. I'm not currently using any medications other than Ibuprofen, which I took when the pain started about an hour ago. I'm 25 years old and have no recent trauma to the area. What could be causing this pain, and should I be concerned?

September 30th, 2023

I have been experiencing severe itching in my pelvic area, including the upper part of the pelvic area and the juncture between my legs and pubic area. The itching started a month ago, calmed down briefly, but has been bad for the last 7 days. My skin is red, dry, and a bit swollen. I am a 48-year-old woman going through perimenopause and recently started a new anxiety medication. What could be causing this itching, and what treatments can help?

January 30th, 2024

I have been taking Taytula (or generic versions of it) for years. Due to stock issues, I had to switch to Balcoltra last month. Now that the generic version of Taytula is back in stock, I want to switch back. I am supposed to start the period pills for Balcoltra today, but I am running a marathon on Saturday and don't want to have my period. Is it bad to switch from Balcoltra to the generic Taytula if I skip my period pills? Should I continue with Balcoltra and skip the period pills instead?

August 5th, 2023

I am 5 weeks and 5 days pregnant and planning to have an abortion. I have already bought the medicine, but I am concerned about the risks, especially after reading about deaths connected to abortions. I had an abortion in 2006 using cytotec, and now I am 35 years old. I am emotionally and psychologically stressed. What are the risks of septic shock and hemorrhagic shock associated with abortion, and is my decision to have a transvaginal ultrasound followed by dilation and curettage safer?

February 10th, 2023