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I started taking Aviane birth control 17 days ago and also began Effexor at the same time. I'm experiencing severe fatigue, impatience, and painful, uncomfortable bleeding. I'm not sexually active and took the birth control to regulate mid-cycle spotting. Should I stop the birth control, and could these symptoms be related to the pill or the Effexor?
December 26th, 2023
I missed two periods, took two negative pregnancy tests, and my last period began around February. I am using contraceptives, but I'm not sure when my last pap test was or what the results were. I have no swelling, discoloration, or unusual smells, and there's nothing else in my medical history that the doctor should know. I am 18 years old and haven't had any specific tests. Should I be worried about being pregnant?
November 11th, 2023
I have a large, painful Bartholin's cyst that has been present for 3 days. I have tried over-the-counter medications and heat, but it has grown larger and is very painful. Should I wait for an appointment with my doctor or go to the ER?
January 5th, 2024
I have been bleeding from my vagina after having sex. It has slowed down somewhat. I am 68 years old. How long have you dealt with the bleeding? Is this issue stable or getting worse? Are you using any medications, either for the bleeding or anything else? If so, do you know the dosage? Anything else in your medical history you think the Doctor should know?
May 23rd, 2023
I got my period last January 17 and now I'm bleeding again. I took Plan B last January 27 or 28, and the bleeding was light at first but is now medium. I'm 20 years old, not using any medications, and my periods are usually regular but sometimes delayed by 2-3 days. I took Plan B two days after sex, and we use the pull-out method but had unprotected sex once where I needed to take Plan B. I'm concerned about the bleeding and if it's related to the Plan B pill. Should I be worried about pregnancy or any other serious issues?
June 4th, 2023
I had my last period on July 15th, 2022, and almost 2 weeks later, I started experiencing what I assume to be ovulation bleeding. This bleeding has lasted longer than the typical 1-2 days and is more than just a drop or two of blood. I also noticed abdominal cramps on the first day and unusual, hard, gummy-like chunks in the blood, which are brown in color. I took an ovulation test, but the results were unclear. I've never had this type of spotting between periods before, and I'm not pregnant. What could this be?
July 28th, 2023