I’ve been feeling scared because I’m not sure if I’m experiencing pregnancy or period symptoms. I was on nitrofurantoin for a UTI while on Levora birth control and had unprotected sex after finishing the antibiotic. I’m stressed because I don’t want to be pregnant. I’m not sure if my breast heaviness and appearance changes are due to pregnancy or my period. I’m due to get my period in about a week. I’ve read that the antibiotic can cancel out my birth control, which is why I’m so concerned.

December 6th, 2024

I am 49 years old and experience irregular periods, with my current period being very heavy and lasting almost 2 weeks. I am also anemic and have had recent stress due to a local fire. Are there any medical conditions or treatments that could explain or help manage this situation?

July 12th, 2024

I have been on birth control for about 7-8 months and took Plan B once as a precaution. I have been experiencing spotting for the last 2-3 weeks. My last period was the first week of last month. I have never had a pap test and have noticed some brownish discharge and an unusual smell. I have a hormone imbalance that the birth control pills were helping to control. What could be causing the spotting and what should I do about it?

January 20th, 2023

I am on my second month of a new birth control and started my period a week early, with heavier bleeding than usual and clots. Is this normal or could it be a miscarriage?

April 17th, 2024

I had protected sex three days ago and noticed bleeding during intercourse, followed by a yellow/green discharge. The discharge has no odor and is the same texture as normal discharge. My last period started on February 2nd and ended on February 8th, and I am due for my next period in seven days. I have painful periods and suspect I may have endometriosis due to pain during sex in certain areas.

May 2nd, 2023