I found a lump on the outer layer of my vagina. It appeared overnight, is about the size of a Lima bean, and is sore with a few specks of blood when squeezed. It's not itchy, the same color as my skin, and doesn't hurt when not touched. I'm 35 years old, not on any medications, and have a family history of cancer. What could this lump be, and what should I do?

March 9th, 2023

I am currently 2 months pregnant and will see my new doctor in a few weeks. Before that, I wanted to know if there is any possibility of getting a blood test order from a doctor online, specifically for the test called “harmony + FS + SCAP”, to determine the gender of my baby in early weeks. I use 450 mg of Lemoctal, take prenatal vitamins, and have epilepsy.

January 12th, 2023

I had unprotected sex with an HSV2 positive partner 10 days ago. He did not disclose his status until after the encounter but assured me he rarely gets outbreaks and takes antivirals when he feels symptoms. I have not shown any symptoms except for a brief tingling sensation in my thighs that lasted only a few minutes. Is it less likely that I may have caught HSV2 based on his situation and my lack of symptoms so far? Additionally, I am experiencing an increase in white, odorless discharge, which I suspect might be related to the emergency morning-after pill I took two weeks ago. Could this discharge be due to the pill, and if I do not see any noticeable symptoms by the end of 14 days, should I consider myself in the clear?

April 18th, 2024

I self-diagnosed a yeast infection on Sunday night and used Monistat 1. I experienced severe burning and itching for two days, and although the burning has stopped, I am still itching. I have had a yeast infection before but never treated it with over-the-counter medications. I started feeling irritated on Friday, began an antibiotic (Cipro) for a UTI on Saturday, and by Sunday night, the UTI seemed to be subsiding but I started having vaginal itching and white clumpy discharge. What should I do to alleviate the itching, and should I consider getting a prescription for Fluconazole since it has been several days and the itching persists?

May 30th, 2023

I took a digital pregnancy test 2 days ago that showed a positive result, but today, after my period was due, another test showed a negative result. My last period was on October 7th, and I've been feeling bloated. I had my IUD removed at the end of August. Could stress have caused a false positive, and what should I do next?

July 17th, 2023