Can lichen sclerosus occur on a healthy girl in her twenties and is it cyclical in nature? The symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, fissures, and ulcers occurring every three months. All tests for herpes and STDs came up negative. The gynecologist suspects an autoimmune condition and recommends seeing a vulva specialist. What is the diagnosis and treatment for this condition?
December 18th, 2024
I gave birth 12.5 weeks ago and experienced a third degree tear with repair. Four weeks ago, my OB said the tear had healed, but I still have some 'raw spots' at the vaginal opening and occasional pain, burning during urination, and bleeding. What should I do to help the healing process and when can I safely resume sex?
August 22nd, 2024
I had my period early last month and my current birth control makes it come at irregular times. Sometimes every 2 weeks or sometimes normal every month or so. I finished my birth control pack and should have started it within the last 2 days or today. I am having some brown discharge and light cramping. Should I take a test or does this mean my period is likely coming?
January 24th, 2024
My period has slowed down. I am 51 years old and going through menopause. My periods are sometimes heavy. When did menopause start, and do I have any immediate relatives with a history of uterine, ovarian, or bladder cancer? Also, are there any other medical conditions the doctor should know about?
February 6th, 2023
My mom, 46 years old, had an ultrasound that showed a small hypoechoic nodule (0.8 cm) in the cervix region, likely a nabothian follicle/polyp. The gynecologist confirmed it as a normal nabothian cyst. However, I read that nabothian cysts should be anechoic, but my mom's report says hypoechoic. Is it normal for a nabothian cyst to appear hypoechoic on ultrasound?
November 30th, 2024
I had a miscarriage at 12 weeks and had a D&C on November 20th. My first period started on December 15th and is now on day 7. The bleeding was heavy at first, slowed down, and is now heavier again. Is this normal?
December 29th, 2024
I just found out I’m pregnant, and I have noticed brown spotting turning into more red bleeding. My last 3 pregnancies were high-risk, and I’m currently traveling, unable to see my doctor until next week. Should I be concerned? If not, when should I be concerned?
July 17th, 2023
If I've been taking birth control pills continuously (skipping placebo pills to avoid periods) for 2 years and want to get off the pill to try to get pregnant, how long will it take for me to start ovulating regularly again?
August 27th, 2023
Is it possible to get pregnant from intercourse 2.5 weeks before ovulation, and if so, how does this affect the determination of conception date and paternity?
January 24th, 2023
What happens if you're ovulating, have sex, and take the Take Action contraceptive 8 hours later? Are there any additional precautions or actions needed, and how does this affect future periods and potential pregnancy?
August 11th, 2024