I have the Paragard IUD and have had it for 3 years, with a previous IUD for 6 years. My period is usually on time, but I'm now 6 days late with only light spotting. I've taken a negative pregnancy test and am experiencing nausea, lightheadedness, light cramping, and more than usual discharge. What could be causing this and what should I do?

January 18th, 2023

I have late period and I have had cramps for nearly two weeks now. My cramps usually start about three days before my period and my period has always been regular. I am sexually active and currently using the pull-out method of birth control. Lately, I have lost some weight due to stress. What could be causing my late period and prolonged cramps, and what steps should I take to address this?

April 8th, 2023

I have irregular vaginal itching that started a couple of weeks ago and comes and goes. The area is red, and I have a random bump on the outer area. I am allergic to penicillin and have had unprotected sexual exposure as recently as two days ago. What could be causing this and what should I do?

May 17th, 2024

I am 62 years old and experienced a light brown discharge resembling the last day of a period, which is unusual as I have been in menopause for 6 years. What could be the cause of this, and how serious is it?

January 2nd, 2023

I've had irregular periods for a while and severe cramping for the past two weeks. I'm not using contraceptives and haven't had a pap test before. I suspect I have PCOS but haven't been tested. I'm somewhat sexually active and recently took a positive pregnancy test. My cramps are around a 7 on a scale of 1-10 and have been worsening. What should I do?

July 5th, 2023