I am 19 weeks pregnant with my second child and am torn between a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) and a repeat C-section. My first delivery was a planned C-section due to a morbid fear of childbirth, which I now realize could have been addressed with counseling. My OB says it's my choice, but she was negative about C-sections. I'm concerned about the risks of both procedures, particularly the difficulty in placing the spinal during my first C-section and my rare blood type (O negative). I want to avoid an emergency C-section, but I'm also open to the idea of a VBAC this time. How do I weigh the risks and make a decision?

April 21st, 2023

Can taking spironolactone cause a false reading on a pregnancy test, specifically a serum qualitative blood pregnancy test? Also, how reliable are pregnancy tests? I had sex in January, took Plan B, and have had two small bleedings during my sugar pill week. I've taken multiple home pregnancy tests (HPT) and had both urine and blood tests at the doctor, all of which were negative. I am taking spironolactone and want to ease my mind about potential pregnancy.

January 24th, 2023

I have irregular menstrual cycles with heavy bleeding, blood clots, and spotting after intercourse. I am 35 years old, have hypertension, and have lost 20 lbs in the last year. What could be causing these symptoms and what tests should I undergo?

July 7th, 2023

I have bumps on my vagina that have been present for about 2 months. They are not itchy or a different color from my skin. I have had chlamydia before and sometimes experience vaginal itching. Could these bumps be herpes, molluscum contagiosum, or another condition? How can I determine the cause and get rid of them?

December 11th, 2024

I got an IUD a month ago and since then I’ve been having pain, abnormal bleeding, foul smelling discharge, frequent urination, and a temperature. Should I go to emergency care or wait for my doctor's appointment in a month?

July 7th, 2023