I've been tracking my cycle for over a year now. My cycle is usually 28-32 days long, and lasts 4-6 days. I am 21 years old, married for over a year, and on IUD Paragard. My period is 6 days late, and I'm on cycle day 38 today. I've never had a pap test and have no unusual symptoms except for feeling tired and a little nauseous. I took a pregnancy test which came back negative. I checked for my IUD strings and don't feel them. What could be causing my late period and what should I do next?

April 25th, 2023

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I have a long history of herpes (29 years) with sporadic outbreaks. Recently, I had a massive outbreak accompanied by intense pelvic/groin pain and the presence of yeast and bacterial vaginosis. I was treated with oral medications, steroids, and Valtrex. I also developed painful, hard, red, swollen lesions on my calf and labia, which I suspect might be related to shaving. Could these lesions be related to the herpes outbreak or shaving, and could they be a resurgence of a previous staph infection? Additionally, why did my GP diagnose both yeast and bacterial vaginosis when they cannot coexist, and how should I treat the current yeast infection?

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