I went to the hospital last week and was told I had a small ovarian cyst likely causing my pain. After visiting an OBGYN who said the cyst was too small to cause pain, another OBGYN suggested the cyst had ruptured after the hospital visit. I've been in pain for a week, with intermittent fever and elevated white blood cell count. Is this normal, and what else could be causing my pain?

April 1st, 2023

Can D-dimer still be elevated at 6 weeks 6 days postpartum, and if so, what could be the reasons for its elevation, especially in combination with long-term shortness of breath (SOB) and elevated platelets?

July 16th, 2023

I have been experiencing severe burning sensations on the tissue outside my vagina since March 2010. Despite normal test results and a normal biopsy, the burning persists and is more 'on' than 'off'. I have been treated for various conditions such as lack of estrogen, bacterial vaginosis, and yeast infections, but nothing has helped. Could this be a dermatology issue rather than a gynecology issue?

October 7th, 2024

I have severe pelvic pain that comes and goes, described as very sharp. I am 29 years old, not taking any medications, and trying to conceive. The pain is accompanied by lower back pain and has been occurring for about a month. I have had similar pain before, and a urine test showed no infection. An ultrasound revealed a fibroid in the uterus, but it was deemed unlikely to be causing the pain. What could be causing my pelvic pain, and what should I do about it?

October 17th, 2023

I am 11 weeks pregnant and currently have a constant, achey sore throat. I have no other symptoms such as chills, congestion, or fever. I am allergic to Ibuprofen. What over-the-counter medications can I safely take for my sore throat during pregnancy?

December 23rd, 2024