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I just started taking Yaz birth control pills again after being off for a year and a half. I have been experiencing constant brown discharge for two weeks after my period. The discharge does not have an odor and is clotted like blood. My last period started on 12/24 and ended after 5-6 days. I started taking Yaz 18 days ago and take it regularly before bed. I feel generally tired and a bit more out of breath recently. I do not have severe lower abdomen cramps, but I feel a little pain in my vagina similar to when I’m bleeding during a period. What could be causing this discharge, and what should I do to stop it?
September 4th, 2024
I took two home pregnancy tests that confirmed pregnancy, but I have an IUD that could not be removed. I've had faint pains, somewhat like menstrual cramps and back pain, and I've only passed a somewhat sticky, clear film-like substance in my urine with no blood. What should I do?
January 31st, 2023
I have been bleeding for an extended amount of time. It has been going on for about 10 days and it slowly has been getting better. I am on birth control (Estrylla) and took 4 pills at once on my second week. I started a new pack on January 21, and the bleeding started on January 18. I have never had a Pap smear. What could be causing the bleeding and what should I do?
October 17th, 2024
I am experiencing slight bleeding, which seems like spotting rather than my usual period, and it's not due for another week. I am concerned about what this could be and if it might be related to stress or something more serious like cancer.
August 30th, 2024
I'm 4 weeks pregnant and tested positive for Trichomonas and a UTI. I'm currently on cephalexin 500mg and metronidazole 500mg twice a day. I also tested positive for group B strep with my daughter and had to be on antibiotics while in labor. Is it dangerous to have these infections while 4 weeks pregnant, and what do they mean?
December 24th, 2023
I'm on day 28 of my period and it's extremely heavy. I'm wondering if I should go to the emergency room. I'm using contraceptives, specifically Celexa 40mg a day and a progesterone-only birth control. I've had two kids, one vaginally and one via C-section. My last period began on December 2, and it's been extremely clotty, requiring a super tampon change every 30 to 60 minutes. I have fatigue but no dizziness or shortness of breath. My periods were regular before this. I don't have persistent lower stomach pain other than occasional cramps. My weight, diet, exercise, and stress levels have remained the same. My last Pap smear was in early November, and everything came back normal. I had a pelvic MRI last year, and STI testing was done with my Pap, all negative. I'm anemic and have ADHD.
April 18th, 2023