HERPES

If i have genital herpes, how can i get pregnant without infecting my partner?

PAIN WITH URINATION

I had a cesarean in Feb of this year and had a tubal as well. My tubes were cut not tided and I have missed my period this month?? I do not in reality feel pregnant but do not know in fact if I am or not?? I have had severe pain when I urinate "a burning throbbing sensation" and feel as though I may have a UTI. I am in such enourmous pain that I grasp my knees when I going to the bathroom too ease the throbbing. I do not know what the problem is, there is no discharge/ no blood/ just pain. I do not have medical insurance and I have been waiting for the past month in a half to get my period that won't get here. Could it be something else beside bladder that may be the issue?? and can I get pregnant w/ my tubes being cut??

NUCLEAR STRESS TEST

My questions concern the nuclear stress test for chest pain. I recently had a nuclear stress test for chest pain. I am concerned about the radiation exposure.

1) If it passes through your urine, can someone coming in contact with your urine expose them to radiation? (I am older and have bladder issues at night.)

2) Should you sleep in a different bed or use a different restroom for a period of time?

Lastly, I have one more embarrassing question. The day of the stress test, I fell asleep on the couch and had bladder issues as well as a seminal emission. As stupid as this may sound, did I spill radiation on my couch? Do I have to clean it a special way? Do I need to keep grandkids out of that room?

I know that this may sound silly, I just don't know much about all of this and I am too embarrassed to ask my doctor.

BLOOD CLOT 6 WEEKS POST-PARTUM

I passed what I thought was a blood clot yesterday, and today when I used bathroom I passed from my vagina something white to off white into the toilet. I just had a baby 6 weeks ago. And I began having sex again 2 weeks ago and used a condom when sexually active

MORNING AFTER PILL

im taking carafate for healing ulcers. i just started with it and i took it like 3 times and last time was 10 last night. if other medications is taken along with this one the effect is less, well i took a morning after pill now and it 2 pm, almost 16 hours after. is the morning after pill going to work? thanks

ABNORMAL PERIODS AFTER TUBAL LIGATION

I'VE HAD A TUBAL LIGATION ABOUT 9 YEARS AGO AND HAD REALLY HEAVY PERIODS EVER SINCE,UNTIL I MISSED A PERIOD LAST MONTHSHOULD I BE REAL CONCERNED OR WAIT UNTIL I MAYU MISS MORE?MY AGE IS 33

BREAST TENDERNESS

I had a needle localization and left breast biopsy 2 years ago.The needle localization caused awful pain and I blacked out. My breast has been in pain and sore every since then. These last couple of months my left breast is hurting every time I take a breath or move, cough or sneeze. I went to a doctor, they did a chest x-ray and said it looked ok. The soreness moves over to the middle of my chest a lot also. There are a few positions I can get in and the pain isnt there. Can you please help?
Im getting really worried.

MISSED PERIOD

What does it mean if my periods stop, and I am not under or overweight?

VAGINAL ITCHING

What can the possible cause for VAginal itching for over 60day, and no relief after OTC medications. NO discharge/odor noted during the duration of the problem.

FIBROCYSTIC CHANGE OF THE BREAST

Q: what is " breasts looks fibrocystic without dominent lumps"? Is having fibrocystic breast normal?
A: Yes, fibrocystic change is a normal finding in young healthy women. There are studies that show if you cut down of caffeine consumption, symptoms related to fibrocystic change (like breast tenderness) may improve.

UNCERTAIN DATES?

I had Hyperemesis Gravidarum during the first six months of my pregnancy. When I was eight months pregnant, I had a sonogram, it was a fully formed fetus, I saw the legs and feet moving and I saw the head and facial features and everything. I even heard the heartbeat. Now on the sonogram the baby is measuring 4 weeks smaller. They took a blood HCG qualitative test and told me I was exactly eight weeks according to dates and the tests. But now they are telling me according to the sonogram, the dates i gave them were four weeks off. I am wanting to know if my severe nausea and vomiting during the first six months affect the growth of my daughter? I am measuring at 32 weeks on sonogram, when I am 36 weeks according to dates. My baby is in head down position and has already dropped last week. Is it possible that I was wrong, or is the sonogram wrong? Because in the beginning of my pregnancy at eight weeks, i heard her heartbeat, saw the fully formed body on the screen
(She was a small fetus at 8 weeks, of course, and I know at 3 or 4 weeks, It would not be a fully formed fetus yet!) PLEASE HELP! I have not begun to dilate or have any blood show yet. I have a lot of fluid around the baby still... the baby is healthy they tell me but i am concerned about how she is growing. Which should I follow, Sonogram, or the blood tests done at eight weeks?

PREGNANCY AFTER ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

i'm 32 years old and i got pregnant last march.and the doctor found that i have ectopic pregnancy. so operation needed. and also they found also that i have cyst on my right ovary. they remove the cyst,and the ectopic baby. my question is 7 months after the operation why i didn't get pregnant again?i didn't take any contraceptives.coz i am so eager to have a baby.i ask if when will i have pregnant again?thank you and sorry about my english words.pls help me!

MISSED PERIOD

i was on the last 2 days of my period and had sex not knowing if the condom had broken feeling very un safe i took the morning after pill i havent had my period in a month and ive taken 5 pregnancy test that all said no im freasking out what could it b

ABNORMAL PERIOD

What is your question? So far for the past 2mo my period has lasted for 2wks. I've just started my period last night and i'm hoping that it doesn't last for that long. If it does last for 2wks what should i do? Also are there any explantions for it?

VAGINAL DISCHARGE

Q: Ever since I started my cycle (age 11) I've experienced a discharge that I never had before, which at first seemed normal (as far as I can remember). Now, I was told by older women that discharge is normal among many females, but this doesn't seem normal to me. I'm not sure how long I've had these "symptoms", but my discharge is pale yellow, became heavier, foul odor, thick, and sometimes clumpy and occur almost every day. Even, before I started my cycle I was raised to shower TWICE a day, so I don't suspect these issues due to hygiene. I can sneeze or cough and I feel it coming as if I�m on my period. I don't suspect a STD because I've never been sexually active and haven't had many encounters of manual stimulation ("fingering", etc.). I have no other problems with this area, no itching, burning, bumps, rashes, nothing. I've been to embarrassed to tell anyone about this and my question is, what is this, how or why did I get this and how can I get rid of this uncomfortable discharge?
A: Bacterial Vaginosis is a VERY common cause of vaginal discharge. It usually has a 'fishy odor.' It is caused by an overgrowth of the bad vaginal bacteria and is not sexually transmitted. It can be diagnosed by your doctor by taking a swab of the discharge and looking at it under the microscope (a wet mount). It is treated with antibiotics.

BLEEDING AFTER MENOPAUSE

Q: I have not had a menstrual cycle in two to three years and today I started a period.
I am 53 years old.
A: It sounds like you are experiencing post menopausal bleeding. If you have bleeding after being free of a menstrual cycle for over a year, you should see your doctor.

WHITE VAGINAL DISCHARGE

Q: What is this white thing that comes out my girl friends private area?
A: You need to be more specific. Do you mean vaginal discharge or is it only after sex?

I lost my packet of birth control pills

I lost my packet of birth control pills, and i didnt get a new pack. I was at the beginning of my third week. After i stopped taking them, i got my period the next week, when i was supposed to be on my third line of the pill. After my period was over, i had sex and we did use a condom, but i was wondering if since i was screwed up on my pill pack, if that would effect how long it would take for me to get my period again, and what are the chances that i could be pregnant?

TUBAL LIGATION

Q: I had my tubes tied in 1987 which procedure do you believe was done.

MORNING AFTER PILL

I took the morning after bill on last Monday night. The accident happened on Saturday night and we wonted to be better safe than sorry. It happened as he was pulling out so I do not think we had anything to really worrie about anyhow. My question is I have started bleeding again and I had my period the week before. It is very light and I feel like I am on my period again so do not wont to worrie about anything but it does not mean I dont wont to ask. Can I get a apinion about what this could be and why I could be doing this. I have never had them this close if that is what it is.

HEAVY SWEATING

my daughter is 27 and sweats bad under her arms but is always cold what could we do about it she has tried all kinds of good deoadarant didnt help she riuns all her clothes

VAGINAL ODOR

I have vaginal odor. It has going on for a week. Once, I ate asparagus and when I went to the bathroom, my vaginal odor has a similiar smell to it. Is there something I could do, or do I have to see a doctor?

RISK OF PREGNANCY AFTER VASECTOMY

What is your question? I m a 30 year old woman who has been experiencing nausea the last 2 days also I am going to the bathroom very frequant. I am always late with my periods. Never monthly. I already have 3 children. My husband had a vasectomy 3 years ago but never had his sperm count checked is it possible for me to be pregnant. thanks

ALCOHOL AND PREGNANCY

I'm 17 1/2 weeks pregnant and i've drank some during this time. i probably got drunk about 6 times or less. but im so scared the baby will be deformed or have problems. i also smoked weed once at the begining of my fourth month and took slavia once at the same time. i was convinced i was having an abortion but i changed my mind now i fear its too late for the baby!

CERVIX DILATION

I AM 25 WEEKS PREGNANT AND MY DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT THE OUTSIDE OF MY CERVIX IS 2 CENTIMETERS OPENED BUT THE INSIDE OF MY CERVIX IS CLOSED. WHAT COULD HAPPEN IN THIS CASE?

DEPO AND PREGNANCY

I have been on Depo- Provera for 3 years now and I decided to come off of it. I suppose to have gotten my shot In January 2007, but I decided not to get the shot. Now I'm trying to get pregnant and have a baby. I heard that it take a year for depo to be out of your system, but what i would like to know is if there is anything out there that I can take or if there is anything I can do to get pregnant now!!!

DTAP AND PREGNANCY

What is your question? How far in advance of trying to get pregnant should I get the Tdap vaccine?

ABNORMAL PERIODS

Q: I just recently stopped taking birth control in hopes of having a baby. I had my last period on Sept. 20 at the end of a pack. Two weeks later I went three days with a brown blood discharge and no cramps. I still have not had another period. Some cramping in my right side, higher abdomen. The last time I went off the pill I got an ovarian cyst. I use home ovulation kits but none have shown the hormone surge for ovulation. This is the first time I have been off the pill. I was wondering how much longer I should go before I see my doctor? I know it may take a while to be regular again, but how long is to long? Since I have had an ovarian cyst before, is it likely they will come monthly? Please advise.

BIRTH CONTROL TIMING

Q: didn't realize that I needed to start Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo on any particular day and so I took my first pill on Friday the day after I met w/ my gyno. My period started yesterday. How will this affect taking the pill since I began it three days early?

PLAN B

Q:
I took Plan B in early October and had my period the second week of october. I normally have my period at the end of the month, but it's not the beginning of november and I was wondering does this mean my period will come at the beginning of the month from now on? And this does mean I'm not pregnant right? Thanks.

VAGINAL SWELLING

Q: I am a lesbian and when I am intimate with my partner my left lip of my lady area becomes the side of a golf ball. In a week it will return to normal size. This time after being intimate I also now have a slight burning when I use the restroom and a little spotting. What could this possible be? We do not use any lubricant and we do sometime use a rubber penis. We have use trojan condoms before but not this last time. Can you help me please?
A: Many things can cause swelling of the labia. A common condition is a bartholin's gland cyst. It causes one side of the labia to swell, it may be red and very painful. Allergic reactions and irritation less likely if it is on one side. If it is persistent you should have it checked out.

HPV AND CERVICAL CANCER

Q: I have all high hpv. Is the risk of contracting cancer higher that I had 1 high risk strain? Thank you
A: Both high-risk and low-risk types of HPV can cause the growth of abnormal cells, but generally only the high-risk types of HPV may lead to cancer. Having high risk hpv does put you at a higher risk of developing cervical cancer. We usually monitor these patients more frequently. Always get a yearly pap smear. However, the majority of high-risk HPV infections go away on their own and do not cause cancer

SWELLING IN PREGNANCY

Q: i am 5 months pregnant, my left side is swollen, i need to know if this is normal?
A: Do you mean your abdomen is swollen on the left side? You can have a lop-sided appearing abdomen in pregnancy depending on how the baby is positioned, especially if it is in the transverse position (side to side instead of head/or bottom down). Im not sure what you mean.

VACCINES, XRAY EXPOSURE IN PREGNANCY

Q: I have a very urgent quetsion and I hope you will give me the anser on it. Lat week I have made 2 vaccines - against grippe and 3rd vaccine against hepatitis (combinated A&B), also I was visiting dentist and I had x-ray and anaesthesia . This week I have discovered that I am pregnant (2 or 3 weeks). I am worried how these vaccines affect the baby and I am confused what to do now... Please give me your advise and opinion!
A: It is understandable that you are concerned about this. The flu (grippe) and hepatitis vaccine can be used in pregnancy and there is only a theoretical risk that it can hurt the fetus. Typically, xrays should be avoided during pregnancy. You would not be the first person who has been in this situation. I cannot give you advice and really it is not in your best interest to make a decision based on information obtained from the web. Please see an obgyn doctor for further counseling about your risks and they can help you through a decision.
Here is a link to the CDC which has information regarding the safety of vaccines in pregnancy.

SORES ON THE NIPPLES

Q: What is your question?I nurse a 8 month old baby, and suddenly there are white scab type spots on both nipples. It is very painful shooting pains come from the spots and go through my brest. I thought it was some kind of trush, so I took the baby to the pediatrician., they said there was no trush in her mouth, but the visit cost me $50.00 out of pocket. I don't have insurance or much money. Is this something that sould not be ignored? Thanks for you help
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PREGNANCY AND SINUS MEDICATIONS

Q: I am not sure if I am pregnant, have to wait until I miss my period, but there is a posibility. My question is I'm having a sinus allergy attack and was wondering what over the counter meds I can take.

I dont want to take something too strong because if I am pregnant the embreoy (sp?) is in the begining stages and I want it to form properly.

I know I took something during my 1st pregnancy but I cant remember if it was sudafed or something else. I just need a little releif so I can breath. Thanks.

A: During the first trimester, it is best not to take anything at all. Later in pregnancy, sudafed or chlorpheniramine are the most commonly used medications for your complaints. There are many other medications that can be used with caution. Please remember to consult your own physician before taking any type of medications or assuming treatment.

LATE PERIOD AND YEAST INFECTION

Q: I think that I might have a yeast infection and my period is two weeks late. I have taken a pregnancy test two days ago and it was negative. Could the yeast infection be the cause?
A: No, a yeast infection would not cause a change in your menstrual pattern.

SLEEPING WITH BRA ON

Q: is it unheathly for a young girl to sleep with a bra on?
A: There are no health reasons why a girl should not sleep with her bra on, given it is not too tight or causing irritation to the skin.

ABNORMAL PAP & PREGNANCY

Q: IS HAVING A ABNORMAL PAP SMEAR NORMAL WHEN YOUR PREGNANT?
A: Although the cervix changes during pregnancy, including becoming more fragile and red appearing, an abnormal pathology is not related/or the result of pregnancy.

BIRTH CONTROL AND BREASTFEEDING

Q: is loestrin 24 fe safe for breastfeeding? because my doctor prescribed it and she knows i am breastfeeding i just gave birth 6 weeks ago.