I had a one-night stand with contact between the penis and vulva but no penetration. I was on my period during the intercourse and still am. I don't use contraceptives and am mainly worried about HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). What are the risks and what should I do?

December 26th, 2023

I am 8 weeks pregnant and have been told I may need a cervical cerclage. Can I have this done at 8 weeks? I also am currently abroad and need to know if it's safe for me to travel home as I've been told to rest as much as possible. Additionally, what can I do to prolong my pregnancy to 12 weeks?

March 3rd, 2023

I am 36 years old and experiencing heavy bleeding with large clots, minor cramping, and minor chest pain in the upper middle of my chest. I had a normal pap test last year but had an abnormal one about 6 years ago. Should I seek medical attention?

August 23rd, 2023

I am 53 years old and had a normal pap smear last week, but endometrial cells were mentioned. I still have periods every couple of months, but no heavy bleeding or spotting between periods. What does the presence of endometrial cells mean, and should I be concerned about endometrial cancer?

November 18th, 2024

I had sex several times last week with a latex condom, experienced severe period cramps, a tear/fissure in the interlabial sulci area, intense itching, burning during urination, and noticed bumps on my labia majora and groin area. I am concerned about potential herpes infection, yeast infection, or other bacterial infections. What could these symptoms indicate, and what steps should I take for diagnosis and treatment?

July 22nd, 2024