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I have PCOS/insulin resistance and my prescription for metformin is up. My OB/GYN has not returned my calls in over two weeks. Since stopping the medication, I have gained weight back despite working out and eating healthy. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, but it's not related to my current condition. I am not trying to get pregnant within the next few years, and my periods are irregular but consistent. I was a healthy 135 pounds before this diagnosis and have struggled with weight gain for 3+ years, now weighing 174 pounds. I am concerned about the recent controversy surrounding metformin. Should I be worried about its safety, and is there an alternative medication I could consider?
March 17th, 2023
My cycle was 12 days late, and when my period returned on Monday 3/22/21, it has been very heavy. Could this be a miscarriage, especially since I have an IUD (Paraguard) that just expired last month, and I've had it in for ten years?
October 21st, 2024
I think I’m pregnant but not sure. I've been having on-off bleeding for a few days, occasional cramps, and have noticed a few blood clots when using the restroom. My period is irregular, and I've felt a bit nauseous. I tried a pregnancy test, which was negative. What could be causing these symptoms?
August 24th, 2024
I am 12 days late for my period, and a home pregnancy test taken 7 days after the expected date was negative. My last period began on January 27th, and I am not using any contraceptives or medications. I have experienced some stress and changes in my fitness routine. What could be causing the delay, and what steps should I take?
June 20th, 2024
Almost every time I have sex with my partner, I develop a foul vaginal odor that doesn’t go away and I can smell it just sitting there. I’ve seen my OB for this and she doesn’t think it’s BV, I’ve been tested for STIs and all negative. I can do a dose of metrogel and it goes away. This usually happens around my period. I don’t know how to make it stop.
April 24th, 2023
My girlfriend has been blood clotting for 9 hours during her period. She is 20 years old, on oral contraception, and was one day late to her period. Is this normal, and how can we make it better?
August 14th, 2023