My wife, 47, had a CT scan, bloodwork, and ultrasound, which initially suggested a swollen/inflamed fallopian tube, possibly a cyst or abscess, but later identified as a tumor. The doctors plan to perform a laparoscopy. They mentioned that these masses are typically benign. How serious is this, and why would they not directly proceed to a laparotomy and hysterectomy if there was a high probability of malignancy?

December 1st, 2023

I think I got salmonella poisoning after eating a burger with lettuce and tomatoes at 1am early Wednesday morning. I have had non-stop diarrhea, fever, chills, pain in my neck, back, and lower abdomen since then. The neck pain comes and goes and varies from sharp to dull and achy to stabbing. I take medicine for hypohydrosis and birth control. I am a 33-year-old female with no other medical problems. What should I do for this food poisoning and how can I manage the symptoms?

February 21st, 2023

I took my 7-day break as recommended from my contraceptive pill Diane-35. I was supposed to start back on the 8th day at 8pm but did not. It is now the 9th day (11:26am) and I am ready to take it today. Will I be protected right away if I restarted 15 hours late on this new month?

January 5th, 2024

I slept with someone who had chlamydia, and I started taking doxycycline for it. However, I'm experiencing sores on my vagina that burn when I pee, which weren't there before. What could be causing these sores, and what should I do?

May 16th, 2023

I have a concerning green and chunky vaginal discharge that started two months ago. I haven't been sexually active in two years, and I've been to the hospital where I was given medication and shots, but it hasn't cleared up. Does the discharge have a noticeable odor, and how would you describe its texture? When was your last period, and does it come regularly? Is there anything else in your medical history that the doctor should know?

January 18th, 2024