I had a pap smear on Monday and got a call asking me to call the doctor's office back. My period showed up unexpectedly on the day of the exam and I saw some blood in the specimen. I had an abnormal pap three years ago that read as an LSIL, but the colposcopy showed no lesions, likely due to irritation from my IUD strings. Could these factors be related to the recent call?
March 29th, 2023
I've been bleeding during sex for a few months. The bleeding started as a small amount with a chocolate color, but now it's like actual bleeding. I'm very worried. What could be the cause and what should I do?
July 12th, 2024
I'm 39 weeks pregnant and experiencing diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, constant burping, severe headaches, and back pain. My pregnancy has been perfect so far with no morning sickness and near-perfect blood pressure. The symptoms started this morning, and the headache is throbbing and affecting my entire face. I'm taking iron pills and normal prenatal vitamins but haven't taken Adderall due to unavailability. I also have vertigo. What should I do?
January 25th, 2023
I think I miscalculated my cycle. I thought it was a 30-day cycle, but I received positive ovulation test results on day 19 and 20 for the last two months. Today is cycle day 34, and I tested negative for pregnancy. I had some cramping and brownish spotting, but no bleeding. Is this implantation bleeding or my period? Should I retest in a couple of days if my period doesn't show? I also have some brown spotting, not red, and I don't need a tampon or pad. Is this considered a period? How long does implantation bleeding last, and when does it occur? What can I do to improve my cervical mucus? I also want to know about Fertility Blend and if it's safe to take with prenatal vitamins.
March 5th, 2023
I am a 51-year-old female experiencing dryness and roughness inside the vagina during sex, which feels like sandpaper. I have recently been diagnosed with high-risk HPV and am starting menopause. I also use a natural and organic lubricant, but it doesn't seem to help much. What could be causing this and what can I do to improve the situation?
October 20th, 2024
I had rough and painful sex 12 days ago after not having sex for over 3 years. There was no foreplay, and now my vagina is very sore and irritated, with symptoms like burning and aching pain that worsen with tight clothing. What should I do?
May 21st, 2024
I have a persistent gut feeling that I might have a tampon left inside me, even though I have no symptoms and can't feel anything with my fingers. Should I go to a gynecologist, and if there is a tampon, would I be able to remove it myself?
December 20th, 2023
I’m 4 weeks pregnant and due for my period tomorrow. I’ve had light pink spotting all week and now it’s a little heavier still with a pink hue. The spotting started on Tuesday, and my pregnancy has been fine so far. I’m not using any medications, and I have no stomach pain, dizziness, or vaginal discharge, but I do have some light cramping that feels tight in my lower abdomen. Is this normal, and what should I do?
January 4th, 2024
I have had three miscarriages in the past, all at 6 weeks. My family doctor referred me to a specialist who discovered I had Ureaplasma and a mutation called Factor V Leiden. The specialist recommended lifelong baby aspirin, Tinzaperan shots from ovulation until 6 weeks postpartum, and progesterone from the time of my period until ovulation. I am a healthy 32-year-old woman who works out 6 times a week and has never experienced blood clot symptoms. I feel the specialist's recommendations are overly aggressive and am seeking a second opinion. What are your thoughts on these recommendations and their necessity?
August 29th, 2024
Four months after a complete hysterectomy including lymph nodes with a lateral incision, I am experiencing significant swelling on my left side above the navel, mostly at night, with no pain but some discomfort. The swelling goes down in the morning. I am concerned about a possible hernia or fluid accumulation. What could this be and what should I do?
July 23rd, 2023