I have an IUD (Liletta) that has been in place for 4 years. I've been experiencing prolonged bleeding for 3 weeks, with frequent spotting and now the blood looks 'mooshy'. I also have mild cramps and fatigue. My IUD was noted to be lower than it should be during my last OB/GYN visit in November. What could be causing these symptoms, and what should I do?

October 13th, 2024

My husband thinks he may have genital warts, although I don't think they are. We have been together for 5 years with no other partners. I have been tested for HPV since then and all come back negative (normal pap smears). I have no symptoms and no warts. Is it possible for him to have it and not myself, or for me to have it and test negative for 5 years?

May 22nd, 2024

I have been experiencing symptoms of bacterial vaginosis (BV) such as a fishy smell, yellow stretchy discharge, sometimes clear, and intense itching. I have been tested for BV, trichomoniasis, and yeast infections, all of which came back negative. I am concerned that it might be HIV or herpes, but no herpes lesions were observed. What else could be causing these symptoms, and what further tests should I consider?

August 23rd, 2024

Can you have sex/have an orgasm if you have a hormonal imbalance?

July 14th, 2023

I broke my hymen and am concerned about it. I would like to know if a gynecologist can determine how the hymen was broken (e.g., by a tampon, finger manipulation, or penis friction) and if they can tell if a woman has had sex based on a pelvic exam.

April 30th, 2024