I have a long history of herpes (29 years) with sporadic outbreaks. Recently, I had a massive outbreak accompanied by intense pelvic/groin pain and the presence of yeast and bacterial vaginosis. I was treated with oral medications, steroids, and Valtrex. I also developed painful, hard, red, swollen lesions on my calf and labia, which I suspect might be related to shaving. Could these lesions be related to the herpes outbreak or shaving, and could they be a resurgence of a previous staph infection? Additionally, why did my GP diagnose both yeast and bacterial vaginosis when they cannot coexist, and how should I treat the current yeast infection?

January 13th, 2024

I have taken 3 pregnancy tests and all show faint pink lines in the result window. I read that evaporation lines do not have color and if the line has color, it's a positive result no matter how faint. Is this true, and what should I do next?

September 9th, 2023

I missed one pill during the second week of my active pills, doubled up the next day, and experienced bleeding for a week. I missed another pill the next week, and the bleeding has persisted for about two weeks, varying in color from dark brownish to bright red. Should I stop taking my birth control pills to let myself bleed without the hormones, or should I continue taking them as normal?

November 30th, 2023

I had an abortion 5 weeks ago and experienced bleeding for a week, followed by a normal pap and HPV test last year. I am now experiencing a whitish/yellow discharge that looks like a booger, here and there, and have not yet gotten my period. I had hormone and thyroid bloodwork done recently but not a full CBC. Do I need a CBC now to ensure everything is okay?

December 23rd, 2023

I think I have endometriosis. I am 30 years old and experience severe pain during ovulation that sometimes prevents me from walking, constant indigestion, and painful periods. Additionally, sex is painful. My last Pap test was about 4 years ago with normal results, and a vaginal ultrasound at that time showed my right ovary was larger than the left. My family has a history of endometriosis, cysts, fibroids, and polyps, with some having hysterectomies. My dad has had colorectal cancer. What should I do?

April 23rd, 2024