I've been having a weird period. It started on January 20th and has been very light but long. I have a copper IUD, no medications, and I'm 30 years old. My cycles are irregular, and the blood is dark with clots. I workout regularly and started a slight calorie cut in January. I'm sexually active with my husband about 1-2 times a week. I have no continuous pain, just occasional bloating, and no nausea, vomiting, or fever. No pain during intercourse. What could be causing this and what should I do?

May 21st, 2023

How can I overcome my fear of ovarian cancer, given my normal transvaginal ultrasound results and no significant symptoms other than occasional pelvic pain?

May 6th, 2024

Hi Dr. Kumar. Thanks for following up with me. The cyst seems to be a bit smaller. How long should I continue home treatments before giving up and consulting a gynecologist? Also, if it resolves itself but then comes back, which I know cysts are known to do - should I home treat again or just go to the doctor?

March 3rd, 2023

My daughter is 10 weeks pregnant with her second baby. At 6 weeks, she developed a persistent temperature along with minor morning sickness. Despite taking Panadol and having a course of Keflex as a precaution, her temperature remains high. She was admitted to the hospital for two nights, where she underwent comprehensive scans and multiple blood tests, but no underlying cause for her fever was found. What could be causing her ongoing temperature, and is there any potential impact on the fetus?

January 24th, 2023

How can I manage my PCOS symptoms, which include uncontrollable weight gain, thinning hair, excess hair growth on my chin and stomach, and a prolonged period, given that my current family doctor is not effectively addressing my concerns?

November 17th, 2023