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Is it okay to take a probiotic and activated charcoal the week before surgery?

I'm having a myomectomy on Monday morning. I stopped all my vitamins, but for the past day I've taken my probiotic and activated charcoal to help me with digestion and not being...

What causes pelvic pain at night?

My pelvis is aching at night when I'm trying to sleep, but it's usually gone by the morning. What could possibly cause this? I'm also 43 years old.

What causes discoloration around the vagina?

I'm 35 and I have a discolored area around my vagina. Could this be the sign of some kind of infection? Should I see a doctor?

Does oral anti-fungal medication work?

I have a yeast infection, and my doctor just prescribed an oral anti-fungal medication. Does oral anti-fungal medication work well for yeast infections?

Do birth control pills have side effects?

I want to start taking birth control pills to regulate my period. Are birth control pills usually safe? My mom says that birth control will reduce my chances for having a baby....

How long is a woman's menstrual cycle?

My girlfriend has been on her period for two weeks now. Is this ok? How long does a cycle last? I feel like this is way too long, but she says her period has always been like...

My daughter's periods are irregular. Is it normal?

My daughters periods are irregular, and she's 16 years old. Sometimes they're very short or last for more than two weeks. And sometimes she gets them every other month. I understand...

Can someone in their 40s still get pregnant?

I'm a 43 year old woman, and I want to have kids still. Can someone in their 40s still get pregnant?

What can cause a low sex drive?

I'm a 32 year old woman and my sex drive has gotten really low. I have no idea as this came out nowhere and it's really been disrupting my marriage. Are there medical solutions?...

Can you get genital warts without having sex?

I'm a 20 year old woman, and I've never had sex with anyone before. I have bumps on my vulva that seem to match all the descriptions of genital warts. What might I be dealing...

Can antibiotics cause yeast infections?

I had to take a course of antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection, and since then I've had recurrent yeast infections. Can antibiotics be the cause of yeast infections?...

What causes vaginal pain?

I have dull pain around my vagina, and it's a little concerning. I'm not sure what's causing it at all. I'm 25 years old. What could be causing this pain?

Does gestational diabetes go away after pregnancy?

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in the middle of my pregnancy, and I have been managing it pretty well since my diagnosis. I'm just worried about how it's going to affect...

What do you recommend for vaginal dryness?

Hi I had a robotic myomectomy in January 2016 at age 34 almost 35 I removed 2 fibroids, one in the uterine wall and one outside the uterus. Prior to having the surgery I used...

What are the symptoms of a UTI?

How would I know if I had a UTI? Lately it has been painful when I pee. Can it be caused by STDs? How are UTIs treated?

What causes vaginal itching near one's period?

I am 25 years old, and usually right before my period I experience some vaginal itching. And it's been like this for the past couple of years. What causes this to happen, and...

Can one get pregnancy while on birth control pills?

If you're taking birth control properly, like the same time every day, is there still a possibility of getting pregnant? Do you think the pill is worth it?

Can varicose veins affect my girlfriend's pregnancy?

My girlfriend (32 years old) has varicose veins. . . and she's entering her third trimester. She says that varicose veins are a normal part of pregnancy, but I'm just really...

Bleeding gums

I have had bleeding gums for the past 5 to 6 months when my periods were irregular. However, since December my periods have been normal, but my gums are sill bleeding. I met...

Hysteroscopy vs. Endometrial Ablation?

Wife is 38, anemic, otherwise healthy. Two children, both vaginally and no issues with babies or mom. Takes no medication daily. Should take iron, but doesn't due to poor tolerability....

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