I was put on birth control for a cyst by my ob/gyn a month ago and have bled every day since. The bleeding has gotten heavier, requiring me to change my tampon every 1.5-2 hours. I'm 47 and perimenopausal, but even in my regular cycles, I've never been this heavy. Now I have cramps when I lay down or stand and sit. Is all this normal until the cyst shrinks and goes away?

January 6th, 2024

Hi, I had a UTI last week and was on an antibiotic but only for 5 days. I went to the emergency room for treatment and checked out okay except for some thickening in the uterine lining. Since I still feel tinges of pain occasionally and saw a tiny bit of blood on my toilet paper today, I am worried. I am 53 years old, have not had a period since September, and took over-the-counter menopause relief for 3 months. I am in the off month. What specific question can I answer for you?

November 25th, 2023

I have a very foul vaginal odor. My physician had lab tests done from a swab, and the results indicated no infection. What could be the problem, and should I see a gynecologist?

August 12th, 2023

I've had 7 miscarriages and my last 2 pregnancies were managed with lovenox shots and baby aspirin, but I still miscarried. My OB has done various tests (hormone, chromosome, blood clot, uterus, sugar) which all came back normal. I'm 32 and have no known health problems. I don't know where to turn or what to do next to have a successful pregnancy. What suggestions do you have?

March 16th, 2024

I got pregnant while taking diet pills. How big a risk is it for the baby? I stopped taking the pills at five weeks of pregnancy and was using Slimquick twice a day.

November 9th, 2023