I'm having issues with my period. This cycle started with heavy bleeding after I had been spotting for 5 months. I did clinical endocrinology tests and pelvic exams, and everything was normal before the spotting and heavy bleeding. Are there any concerns, and what can be done to regulate my cycles?

August 15th, 2024

I took a Plan B pill the morning after having unprotected sex on 8/12. Since then, I have had two light periods, the first from 8/20 to 8/24 and the second from 9/1 to 9/6. Both periods were a mixture of light bleeding with some brown, red, and dark red blood. On 9/3, I passed a fairly large clot of blood. I am concerned if this is just an effect on my menstrual cycle from taking the Plan B pill or if it’s something I need to be concerned about.

March 23rd, 2023

I'm 25 weeks pregnant with a history of preterm labor and second-trimester miscarriages. I'm taking progesterone and experiencing occasional blood spotting. I work as a nurse and have a low-lying placenta. My OB says everything is fine, but I don't feel okay and have asked to be taken off work. My OB prefers I quit rather than provide a note, stating they can't do that as a healthcare provider. What should I do?

July 17th, 2023

Is genital herpes type 1 contagious and how does it compare to type 2 in terms of contagiousness? Also, what advice would you give to a patient diagnosed with genital herpes type 1, and how would you differentiate between genital HSV 1 and 2?

January 27th, 2024

My vagina has been red, itchy, and dry for about a month, with symptoms worsening and then improving in cycles. Currently, it's very red and starting to burn. I also used Veet hair removal cream, which accidentally touched the irritated area, causing more burning and redness. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

September 30th, 2023