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My wife is pregnant (first time) at 36 years old, and we are first cousins with no known history of inbreeding. The combined test (nuchal scan + blood work) returned very low risk for trisomies 21, 13, and 18. We are in the 16th week and considering amniocentesis. We are offered a basic amniocentesis (results in 1 week), can it discover birth defects other than the above trisomies? Should we ask for an extended test? Are we as relatives at a significantly higher risk for sex chromosome disorders? Are the low risk results of the combined test indicative of a generally healthy chromosomal structure, or do they only relate to the 3 trisomies checked?
May 1st, 2024
I had unprotected vaginal sex with a woman during her period, and I'm worried about the risk of HIV transmission. What are the chances of me contracting HIV, and does the menstrual blood increase the risk?
July 13th, 2024
What causes a thirty-year-old to not menstruate?
January 1st, 2023
Is it possible to make myself produce milk even if I'm not pregnant, and if so, how much stimulation would be required?
July 11th, 2023
I am a 30-year-old woman experiencing severe pain in my vaginal area. Upon examination, I noticed long, cut-like sores as if something was eating my skin. I have only been with my boyfriend, and we were both tested for STDs before we got together. What could this be?
April 20th, 2023
I am 51 years old, have no sex drive, and have lost almost all my vaginal sensitivity. I stopped menstruating this year in January. My orgasm is still wonderful, but I have no desire for sex. I take 5mg Lexapro and recently stopped taking 10mg Vesicare due to stomach issues. How can I regain a satisfying sex life for both myself and my husband?
March 30th, 2024