I had a casual sexual relationship with a friend who is uncircumcised, and now I have a strong odor in my private area. I don't feel burning or itching, and there's no discharge, just the unpleasant smell. The smell was also noticeable on my friend's penis. Can this be due to bacterial or yeast colonization, and can it be transferred to me during intercourse or even by his fingers? Could I have an STD, and how can I get rid of this smell?

November 13th, 2023

I have been on the NuvaRing for 1.5 years for endometriosis and am sexually active with my boyfriend. We took out the ring two weeks ago and had unprotected sex. I am now experiencing possible pregnancy symptoms and am due to take the ring out on May 5th, with my period expected on May 8th. If I am pregnant, I don't want the NuvaRing to potentially harm the baby. Should I take it out early? I took a test on May 1st, which was negative. I am experiencing nausea, headaches, acid reflux, heartburn, and hot flashes. What should I do?

October 11th, 2023

I'm taking a birth control pill that I believe is called fentanyl. I've been using it since October 2016, but I was unable to get a refill for several weeks due to moving. I'm currently spotting and wondering if I should wait until the spotting stops before starting a new cycle of pills. How should I proceed?

October 18th, 2024

I have constant lower abdominal pain that is dull and achy, and it gets a little better when I'm laying down. I've also experienced a loss of appetite for the last two days. I'm 26 years old, pregnant with my fifth baby, and I'm only 6 weeks along. I've never experienced this early in pregnancy before. What could be causing this pain and loss of appetite?

December 11th, 2024

I have had constant bad constipation for a week and a half and started spotting halfway through my period. I have bad stomach pains, bloating, and am on birth control, Prozac, Wellbutrin, and Buspirone. What could be causing this and what can I do to alleviate it?

March 26th, 2023