I've been experiencing severe cramps on the lower right side of my abdomen for over 5 days, which won't go away. I'm on birth control (Larrisa) and it's not supposed to be my period for another week. I've tried Advil for pain relief but it hasn't helped. I'm 19 years old, with no known medical problems, and I've been on the pill for about 2 1/2 months. I was feeling a bit nauseous yesterday and bled a little bit a few days ago. Should I be concerned, and what should I do?

March 27th, 2024

I am 47 and had a partial hysterectomy in December 2016. I have been spotting for the last 2 days. Is this normal, and what could be the cause?

July 24th, 2024

Is it possible to spread genital herpes to my child if I forgot to wash my hands and then later changed my daughter's diaper and applied ointment?

June 9th, 2023

Is spotting and bleeding normal after removal of a polyp? I am 62 with 10 years of menopause. No problems during that time. I started noticing a small amount of pink on toilet paper about seven days ago. I went to the doctor this morning for a complete exam and she noticed a polyp which she removed. She suspects this to be the source of the blood. She also did a pap test. She told me that she doesn't suspect cancer of the uterus but she told me I had to go back another day for an ultrasound and a hysteroscopy. Is this standard and should I be worried?

April 22nd, 2024

I am 11 months postpartum. My periods before were every 28 days, 7 days long, with very bad cramps. Since giving birth, they have been abnormal. My last cycle was late by almost 2 months, and I've been bleeding heavily for over a month now with no pain. I'm afraid I'm losing too much blood; I soak through my tampons and have to wear a pad with them. The toilet bowl gets filled with blood every time I use it, and the water is really red when I stand, it drips everywhere.

November 13th, 2024