My 25-year-old daughter is 5-7 weeks pregnant. Her OB did a work-up and a transvaginal ultrasound around 4 weeks, where they saw the sac but no embryo. She went back for another ultrasound at 5-20, and still no embryo, just the sac. Her blood and urine tests indicate pregnancy. Could she be not far along enough to see the embryo? She is only 101 lbs and has a very tiny waist.

July 11th, 2023

I went off the pill approximately 4 months ago. For the first 2 months, my periods were normal. Then for the next 2 months, I have been having 2 periods: one about 9 days into my cycle and then the 'regular' one at about 28 days. What can this possibly mean, and how can it affect my ability to conceive?

May 15th, 2024

I’ve had my IUD Mirena in for about a month. I’m experiencing marble-sized clotting and brown and red bloody stringy discharge all the time. Is this normal, and what can be done to alleviate the symptoms?

October 30th, 2023

I experience breast tenderness starting at 7 days past ovulation, which is very frustrating and painful. Is there any treatment for this? Is it normal? I am 35 years old and trying to get pregnant.

January 13th, 2023

After being in the hospital, I noticed blackheads near my inner thigh, which I picked at. Now, I have 2 or 3 large blood blisters on both sides of my labia majoris. One popped yesterday, emitting a fair amount of blood. I also have ongoing issues with candida and facial herpes. I'm currently treating a toe cuticle infection with Dakin's solution and Bactroban. Should I apply Dakin's solution to the labial blisters followed by Bactroban? These blisters do not feel like herpes blisters and are filled with blood. I cannot see a doctor until next week. Any home care recommendations, such as warm compresses or using iodine solution to dry them up?

March 10th, 2024