I started light bleeding 1 day after my ovulation and have continued light bleeding over a week now. The bleeding has been stable, I'm not using any medications, I'm 34 years old, and I had a termination of pregnancy at 19. My cycles are regular, I'm not under any stress, and I took a negative pregnancy test yesterday. My period is supposed to come in a week. What could be causing this bleeding and what should I do?

July 24th, 2024

I have bumps that have appeared above my vagina and I’m concerned it’s herpes. I had an STD test done but haven’t gotten the results back. The bumps are getting worse, itchy, and pinkish in color. I’m not on any medications and I’m 24 years old. What could be causing this and what can I do to ease the pain/itching until I get my results?

July 26th, 2023

I woke up in a pool of blood coming from my vagina. I’m not due for my period for another week and I am on birth control (Alesse) which is quite regular. I’ve been on birth control for about a year, my last period was 2 weeks ago, and I use antidepressants. I was sexually assaulted without protection on July 8. What could be causing this bleeding and what should I do?

January 27th, 2023

I have a vulvar ulcer that started as a painless solid growth three years ago and has recently turned into an open, pus-filled ulcer after I squeezed it. I am an insulin-dependent diabetic and my husband is cleaning it with hydrogen peroxide and neosporin, but viscous lidocaine is not helping. What could the initial fleshy growth be, why did it turn into an ulcer after squeezing, and what should I do to manage it until I can see my gynecologist?

November 25th, 2023

I had sex last week and my vulva was swollen and had discharge like cotton cheese, which went away. Two days ago, it started to itch, and now it is very swollen. What could be the cause, and what medication can I use to cure it?

September 27th, 2023