I am in my 6th week of pregnancy and have noticed blood in my discharge a few times, along with dull stomach and pelvic pain. I had an ultrasound last week which was fine, but it was too early to detect the baby's heartbeat. My nausea has lessened, and I have less discharge than usual. What could be causing these symptoms, and should I be concerned?
May 20th, 2024
My mother, who is 68 years old, has been experiencing pain in her stomach and lower belly around the belt line, as well as pain when urinating. She was prescribed nitrofurantoin mono-mcr 100 mg by her gynecologist due to these symptoms and was told she needs surgery because her bladder is falling. She has also had urinary incontinence for 10 days. The pain was reduced by the antibiotics but returned after they finished. We are concerned about visiting the ER due to the Coronavirus risk. What should we do?
July 26th, 2024
I am 18 years old and recently experienced constipation followed by a feeling of a bulge connected to my vagina and anus. I have never had a Pap test or pelvic exam. What could this be and what should I do?
October 7th, 2024
Is there any physical examination a woman could do that will show evidence that she has had no sexual intercourse for more than 4 years?
April 8th, 2024
I'm 41 weeks pregnant, experiencing bad back pain for the past two days, a headache, and bleeding. My mucus plug came out three days ago, and the bleeding is not heavy, just spotting. My back pain is sharp. I've been feeling contractions, but they are 10-20 minutes apart. My OB is unavailable due to the holiday, and I've already had an ultrasound, but I don't know the results as the office is closed. What should I do?
March 25th, 2024
I have noticed little bumps in my inner labia. I think it's Vestibular Papillomatosis, but I’m worried it might be HPV. The bumps are a little itchy, and my vaginal discharge has been brown and then white. I’m not currently sexually active, and I got vaccinated for HPV when I was 12. What could these bumps be, and what should I do about them?
December 19th, 2023
I received an abnormal pap smear result indicating a positive HPV detection. Does this mean the virus strain is the kind that can cause cervical cancer? Does this mean it is not the kind that causes warts? What does this mean for my boyfriend?
April 10th, 2023
I have pregnancy symptoms but all pregnancy tests are negative. I was taking birth control pills (Sprintec) from April 30th until July 3rd, but I took the last pack a week late. My last period started on June 20th, and my expected period for this month was July 18th. I have been experiencing backaches, tender breasts, and light cramping. Are these symptoms related to stopping the birth control pills, and should I be concerned about pregnancy?
February 20th, 2024
I am 31 years old and have been bleeding for over three weeks, with some days being heavy and others having no bleeding, followed by clotting. I also experience lower abdomen pains like cramps, but they are not consistent. I have had irregular bleeding most of my life, but it has never been this heavy. What could be causing this and what should I do?
September 16th, 2023
I tested positive for HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) and have a condition on my penis head that is itchy but doesn't resemble typical herpes symptoms. What medication can I take, and what else should I know about this condition?
March 5th, 2023