I've never talked to a GYN before because I had a midwife for my son. I've been having very stringy, black discharge for about 2-3 weeks now, along with a lot of abdominal and pelvic pain. My milk production has decreased, and I had my son almost four months ago. I don't know what it could be. I had a two-day period that ended about four days ago, but the clotting didn't stop. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

October 12th, 2023

I have a breast lump that was diagnosed as fatty tissue by a breast surgeon who performed a clinical and high-resolution ultrasound. I'm 29 years old and have been experiencing breast acne and tenderness, which has made me worry about inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). Would the high-resolution ultrasound have shown any tissue abnormalities or lymph node issues? Is it normal to have breast acne and tenderness during my menstrual cycle? Should I trust the surgeon's opinion and the ultrasound results, or should I push for a biopsy or seek a second opinion?

August 26th, 2023

I have been trying to conceive for the past two years. This year, I have had my period twice and experienced chronic stomach pain and thick blood clots. The pain has worsened since March. The pain is ache-like. I am currently using Eccedrine pain killers and am 29 years old. I have a history of a back injury but no other significant medical issues. I have seen several OB/GYNs, had ultrasounds, and blood tests, all of which showed no abnormalities. My periods are regular, except when I travel. What should I do next?

May 14th, 2023

I have slight discomfort in my lower back, frequent small amounts of urine being passed, discomfort in my lower left abdomen, not releasing full bowels (small hard stools), pelvic area feels a bit of pressure, no direct pain from pressing on any area, and a rash on my back & neck. What could this be?

June 22nd, 2024

My daughter took the Depo injection for about 5 years after the birth of her second son. She had to switch Gyn doctors and was advised not to receive any more Depo shots. After getting a divorce and remarrying, she had another baby and her husband was getting a vasectomy, so she had one more Depo shot to prevent pregnancy until his vasectomy. She bled for about 4 months after the shot, stopped for 3 weeks, and has now started bleeding again. Some days are really heavy and some are light. She becomes really upset upon arising in the morning and it is really heavy and then slows down during the day unless she is sitting a lot. Is this normal or should she be worried?

September 16th, 2024