I'm not sure if I have genital herpes. I've been concerned about it for a few months and I'm sexually active. I'm experiencing a little bit of biting and itching, and my gynecologist said I tested positive for a yeast infection. I took yeast infection medication for 2 days, but I'm still experiencing symptoms. Could this be associated with the yeast infection, and could it be something else like herpes?

December 31st, 2023

I am on birth control pills, specifically Tri-lo marzia. I tried skipping my period by skipping all my placebo pills and moving on to my next pack, but now I am on my placebo pills and my period hasn't started yet. How long should I wait for my period to start, and could the antibiotics and medication for a UTI and yeast infection last week delay my period?

December 14th, 2024

I recently felt a lump/bump on the left side wall of my vagina while checking for my IUD strings. It's larger and rounder than a pimple, and located near the harder part in the middle, which I assume is the beginning of my cervix. It doesn't hurt when touched, and I've never explored inside my vagina before. I had a pap smear recently that showed everything was fine, and I had a false positive for gonorrhea in October. Is this lump something to worry about, and could it be a cyst?

November 26th, 2024

My period is a month late, and I have negative pregnancy tests. I am not using any contraceptives or medications, and I am 25 years old. I have anxiety issues but no recent stress or extreme diet changes. What could be causing the delay, and what can I do to help regulate my period?

February 15th, 2024

I’m currently being treated for Mycoplasma Genitalium. I’m taking a double dosage of doxycycline twice a day for 7 days followed by Azithromycin for 3 days. My partner and I both started treatment for this, but we had sexual intercourse 2 days ago when I was on day 6 of doxycycline and he was on day 4. Are we at risk of being reinfected, and what are the implications for our fertility?

May 29th, 2024