I'm currently on my period for the last 8 days. It's extremely heavy, with non-stop blood clots and heavy bleeding that requires changing a super tampon and nighttime pad every 30 minutes. I'm 49 years old, not using any contraceptives, and have a history of irregular periods with heavy bleeding and blood clots. I'm also a type 2 diabetic on insulin, Ozempic, and thyroid pills. What could be causing this and what should I do?

June 27th, 2023

I need advice on contraception. I just had a baby at the end of January and have been getting my period every two weeks since about 5 weeks postpartum. I've had trouble with hormonal birth control in the past and am nervous about using it again, especially with my current irregular cycle. Additionally, I'm experiencing pain with using a tampon and am unable to have sex. What are my options for non-hormonal contraception, and is it advisable to start birth control with an irregular cycle?

December 21st, 2024

I’m 39 weeks pregnant and having a C-section on Thursday. What are the general guidelines on when to stop taking blood pressure meds, iron tablets, and aspirin? Are they supposed to be stopped 24 hours before surgery?

June 19th, 2023

I have dark spots and razor bumps from shaving on my vagina. I stopped shaving for a month and a half and tried a different hair removal method, but the bumps and dark spots haven't faded. What should I do?

March 21st, 2023

I had my tubes cut and burnt when I was 26 years old, and now at 41, I've experienced irregular periods due to a family hormone imbalance. After my tubal ligation, my periods became less frequent and eventually stopped for four years. However, since turning 40, I've had periods every month or every other month, often with heavy bleeding and severe cramping. Additionally, I recently experienced severe nipple pain followed by a heavy period with cramping. Can you explain the severe nipple pain and whether this is related to menopause or post tubal ligation syndrome?

January 23rd, 2023