Is spotting and bleeding normal after removal of a polyp? I am 62 with 10 years of menopause. No problems during that time. I started noticing a small amount of pink on toilet paper about seven days ago. I went to the doctor this morning for a complete exam and she noticed a polyp which she removed. She suspects this to be the source of the blood. She also did a pap test. She told me that she doesn't suspect cancer of the uterus but she told me I had to go back another day for an ultrasound and a hysteroscopy. Is this standard and should I be worried?

April 22nd, 2024

I am 11 months postpartum. My periods before were every 28 days, 7 days long, with very bad cramps. Since giving birth, they have been abnormal. My last cycle was late by almost 2 months, and I've been bleeding heavily for over a month now with no pain. I'm afraid I'm losing too much blood; I soak through my tampons and have to wear a pad with them. The toilet bowl gets filled with blood every time I use it, and the water is really red when I stand, it drips everywhere.

November 13th, 2024

I have been experiencing continuous period flow for the past 3 months, with a thick endometrium. I am 25 years old, not using any contraceptives, and my last period started on July 1st and is still ongoing. I am on homeopathic medicines only for my sinuses. What could be causing this prolonged period flow, and what should I do?

November 12th, 2024

When I urinate, I sometimes notice mucus in the toilet, and I haven't had a period since November due to irregular cycles. I used to get a lot of UTIs and recently went to the OB for clitoral burning, where they found an excess of lactobacillus. I also had a cystoscopy, which was normal. What could be causing the mucus, the irregular periods, and the excess lactobacillus? Is it PCOS, and how long is it okay to go without a period?

November 16th, 2024

I'm experiencing tingly, itchy pain in my vagina. The vaginal walls have little white spots on it, and there's no discharge. I've experienced this before but never noticed the white spots. I thought it was a UTI at first. My last pap test was about a year ago with irregular results showing HPV, but my doctor said not to worry as it could clear on its own. I'm also thinking it might be a yeast infection as I've had that a few times in the past. Could this be a chronic condition, and is there a treatment for HPV if my body doesn't get rid of it itself?

December 19th, 2024