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I recently discovered vaginal and oral warts after a pelvic exam. I have only had one partner in my life and I can’t remember if I got the HPV vaccine as a child. Does having warts mean I have HPV? Can it go away? Is it cancer? If warts have appeared, does that mean the virus will always be in my body? Do you get warts if you had the shot? How do I get them removed? Can I still get the vaccine after they are removed? Is this more dangerous than other STDs? Will this affect my fertility or ability to stay sexually active? Is it possible for a man to give you HPV if they had the vaccine? Are they protected? If they haven't been vaccinated, what steps should they take? Is freezing painful? Can I be put to sleep? Should my partner get tested as well? Do you have to retake the vaccine after some years or just once in a lifetime? How will I know if he is infected? Can he still pass it on? If there are warts in my mouth, how do I take care of that? Is that severe? How likely is it that you get anal warts and are they more severe? Is the process of removal the same? Is the anal exam and process of removal painful? Can I be put to sleep for the procedure? Will the warts appear again? Do they open up the anus or just use a finger to remove? Is it a long process? Can an antibiotic clear the warts or do I have to have a procedure?
May 19th, 2023
My 1-year-old has had constant pinkish-brown vaginal discharge since today. The discharge has no odor and is slightly mucus-like. I am sure it is not from the bladder. What could be the cause, and should I take her to the emergency room?
April 15th, 2023
I am experiencing sharp pains on the outside of my left breast and can feel a lump while expressing milk for my 6-week-old baby. The pain is constant and extremely painful despite trying various methods. I am 45 years old, taking clenastine and blood pressure medication, and have a history of hypertension. What could be causing this and what should I do?
March 27th, 2023
My wife is 10 weeks pregnant and has experienced bleeding and a blood clot from the vagina. She has had spotting for the last two days, but otherwise, her pregnancy has been normal. She isn't on any medications and has been exercising daily until recently. Should I be concerned, and what should we do?
April 27th, 2024
Accidentally took two birth control pills on Tuesday. I have been taking birth control consistently for over a year and never had breakthrough bleeding before. I have had unprotected sex during this current pack. What could be causing the bleeding, is it breakthrough bleeding, implantation bleeding, or did my period start early?
July 11th, 2023
I have yellow/pinkish discharge, pain when I pee, and an odor. The pain is sharp and stinging. I'm 22 years old, and I've been drinking a lot of water and cranberry juice. The symptoms started three days ago. I had a bacterial infection treated a year and a half ago. My last menstrual period was about a week ago, and I'm sexually active with one partner in the last three months. I had chlamydia treated two years ago. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
March 26th, 2023