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I think I have a vaginal polyp and am spotting lightly. I can't get into the doctor for a couple of weeks. The spotting has been consistent but very light, and I don't have to wear a pad. I am 59 years old, my periods stopped in 2012, and I just had a pap smear last year which was okay. I have been spotting for 3 days, with no abdominal pain, and I used my vibrator only on the clit area on Saturday. The spotting looks whiteish with blood spotting sometimes, and sometimes there's nothing. What could be causing this and what can I do in the meantime?
April 10th, 2024
We had unprotected sex, and she's not sure if she was in ovulation. We used Plan B today, but are looking for other options such as a copper IUD to prevent pregnancy. What are the effectiveness rates, and how soon should we get the IUD after unprotected sex?
April 7th, 2023
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