I have constant lower abdominal pain that is dull and achy, and it gets a little better when I'm laying down. I've also experienced a loss of appetite for the last two days. I'm 26 years old, pregnant with my fifth baby, and I'm only 6 weeks along. I've never experienced this early in pregnancy before. What could be causing this pain and loss of appetite?

December 11th, 2024

I have had constant bad constipation for a week and a half and started spotting halfway through my period. I have bad stomach pains, bloating, and am on birth control, Prozac, Wellbutrin, and Buspirone. What could be causing this and what can I do to alleviate it?

March 26th, 2023

I am having pain in my back, specifically on the left side in the mid-back area just below my shoulder blade. The pain started two days ago as a sharp pain but has now become a dull, constant pain, especially when sitting down and relaxing. I am five weeks and three days pregnant. I am managing the pain with Tylenol and have not experienced numbness, muscle weakness, or increased fatigue, though I am extra tired, which I believe is normal for early pregnancy. I also have a benign pituitary adenoma, but it is tiny and recently checked with no issues besides occasional headaches, which are normal. Should I be concerned about the back pain?

November 30th, 2024

I have been experiencing itchiness in my vagina for almost 15 years, which occurs mainly at night and when the area is wet. My vagina looks irritated, and I had a biopsy less than a year ago that showed thickened tissue due to scratching. I have no known allergies and no other significant medical history. What could be causing this and what tests or treatments should I consider?

January 17th, 2024

I got a positive pregnancy test result and had sex with two partners in the same month. I took Plan B (one step) half an hour after having sex with the second partner. What are the chances that the second partner is the father, and could the Plan B pill have failed to prevent pregnancy?

October 13th, 2023