I have been experiencing long gaps between periods, 3-6 months per cycle, for nearly 2 years. I am not using any contraceptives or medications, and my last period began on 27th September. I am 27 years old, have had consistent weight but recently gained about 5kg, and have been with my boyfriend for 7.5 years. I get mild acne but nothing too serious. I was on birth control but came off it 2 years ago, which is when I noticed irregular periods. I had an abnormal smear and had the cells removed last year in June. What could be causing these long gaps between periods, and what should I do about it?

May 10th, 2023

My vagina suddenly started hurting. The pain is sharp and stabbing, and it comes and goes. I am 30 years old, sexually active, but haven't had intercourse in five weeks due to antibiotic side effects and sickness. I have been taking Prilosec, Sucaralfate, and probiotics. I had a CT scan on June 24th that showed nothing concerning. What could be causing this nerve pain, and how can it be resolved?

May 8th, 2024

I started a birth control pill 3 days ago for my cystic acne, which is limited to my face. I had my tubes taken out, so there's no reason for me to be on it. I'm scared that if I stop the pill after 3 days, my acne will get worse. I'm 24 years old and had been using a retinoid but stopped due to purging. I'm getting married in 5 weeks. What should I do?

January 7th, 2024

My wife is on her third day of period and she is feeling itchy and burning on both labia. She doesn’t have any discharge. What should she do?

July 11th, 2024

My periods have been very irregular since a medical abortion in November 2011, with intervals between 40 to 55 days. I also took high doses of vitamin C for several months in 2012, which I later learned could affect menstrual cycles. I am stressed and want to know if this could be related to the abortion and what tests or treatments might help regulate my periods.

February 6th, 2023