I am a 55-year-old menopausal woman experiencing a sudden, heavy vaginal discharge with a brown tinge, odorless, and accompanied by lower abdominal cramping and nausea. I am sexually active and have been experiencing painful intercourse for about a year. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

April 20th, 2023

I had sex on my ovulation day, and my period is set to come on the 19th. I started spotting pinkish today, which I believe is a sign that my period is coming. I took a home pregnancy test that came back negative, and I'm confused about why I am not pregnant. I have been trying to conceive since my abortion in February, and I've had sexual intercourse on my ovulation date, but my period comes earlier than expected with negative pregnancy tests. I'm also experiencing pregnancy symptoms and spotting. Why is this happening, and why is my menstruation coming early after having sex on my ovulation date?

February 10th, 2023

My pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound showed a complex cyst and ascites. What are ascites and how serious is this? How can it be cured?

November 6th, 2024

I've been unusually hungry over the last two weeks, eating more than usual and unable to stop, even though I don't usually eat a lot of junk food. My stomach feels tighter, and I'm due for my period in a day or two. My breasts are no longer sore, which usually indicates my period is coming. Why am I suddenly eating everything in sight?

August 26th, 2023

I'm 41, have been on birth control pills consistently for years without missing or being late. My periods are always very scheduled. Yesterday, I started spotting light brown blood 8 days before my next period, which has never happened before. My last period was very light and short. I have no other symptoms except for a bit of cramping that went away. What could be causing this spotting, and should I be concerned about it being implantation bleeding or something more serious?

September 10th, 2024