I had sex about a week ago, and it went in really deep one time, causing a little bleeding after. Now, every time I have sex, I bleed. Could I have a vaginal tear? If so, would a family doctor be able to stitch it, or would I need to go to an OBGYN?

August 5th, 2023

I've been using Yasmin birth control pills for around 4 years, but consistently for the past year. Recently, I've been experiencing breakthrough bleeding for the last three days, which stops and then continues. I take all the pills in the pack, which contains 21 pills, and I normally stop for a week before starting a new pack. Is this breakthrough bleeding normal, and should I visit an OBGYN or continue monitoring my situation?

August 19th, 2023

I have been experiencing spotting between periods, which occurs mainly during exercise. I do not use contraceptives and this is the first time I have experienced this. My last period started on January 16 and ended on January 21. I have some bloating and the vaginal discharge is just the spotting. My medical history is otherwise unremarkable. What could be causing this and what steps should I take?

November 11th, 2023

I am a 23-year-old female experiencing increasing pain and discomfort after sex three days ago. I have found two blister-like sores in my vagina and two in my anus. I've had the same sexual partner for 1.5 months with no other sexual activity. What could be causing this and what should I do?

June 5th, 2023

I have been experiencing clitoral pain since March 2021, which started after a UTI. The pain is sharp, stabbing, and burning when touched. I have taken antibiotics for the UTI and BV, but the pain persists. I have thick, sticky, cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge with itching and burning, and sometimes a fishy odor. I have been tested for STDs and yeast infections, which all came back negative. I also have a small uterine fibroid. What could be causing this pain, and how can it be treated?

October 20th, 2024