I've been experiencing irritation in my vaginal area, mainly in the perineum, for about two weeks. The irritation varies from burning to itching, and I have regular vaginal discharge. I haven't started using any new soaps or feminine products. I feel slight bumps, possibly lesions, around my perineum and labia, but I'm not sexually active. What could be causing this irritation, and what can I do to alleviate it?

October 25th, 2023

I skipped my periods and had a positive pregnancy test. I am on daily medication for hypothyroidism and do not want to continue the pregnancy. What are my options and steps to terminate the pregnancy safely?

August 26th, 2024

I just started taking birth control for the first time. I'm about two weeks into the active pills, and I've been experiencing heavy bleeding, severe cramps in the abdomen, back, and down my leg. Is this normal, or should I seek medical care?

March 6th, 2024

I have been bleeding brown for 8 days. My last period was the week of May 25th, but I started bleeding again on June 11th. I am 23 years old, on Zoloft and birth control (Try-cyclen). I may have missed one or two pills. What could be causing this bleeding and what should I do?

September 30th, 2024

I am in my 6th week of pregnancy and experiencing severe, sporadic cramping in my pelvis that lasts around 15 minutes at a time. The cramps are extremely intense and occur a few times a day. I have had an abdominal ultrasound and two pelvic ultrasounds, which showed a normal pregnancy and a small cyst on one ovary that is expected to resolve on its own. The doctors have ruled out ectopic pregnancy and suggested the cramps are due to my uterus stretching. However, the pain is unlike anything I've felt before, reaching an 8 out of 10 on the pain scale, and is concentrated in my pelvic region with a sharp, twisting, and burning sensation. What could be causing this pain, and should I be concerned?

May 29th, 2024