Excessive Creamy White Vaginal Secretions Q: I am a 22 year old female. I was diagnosed with BV about 5 months ago. The doctor treated me and it seemed to go away within a week. Recently, I’ve had more discharge than normal. It’s smooth creamy white color and it doesn’t smell the same. I went […]
Getting Pregnant With One Blocked Fallopian Tube Q: One of my tube is not functioning and doctor told me that the other one can still function. Since then, I’ve not been pregnant. How true is this and what can I do? – By Omolola Janet Reply: A single functioning ovary with fallopian tube is enough […]
Cystocele – Dealing With Prolapsed Pelvic Floor and Bladder A little understanding about the different anatomical structures in the region would help. What Is Cystocele ? Cystocele is a cystic (fluid containing) swelling formed by the prolapse of a part of urinary bladder wall into the anterior vaginal wall. The three viscera, the urinary bladder, […]
Irregular Periods in Teens – Causes and Treatment Q: I have had my period now for 12 days. My periods are very irregular during which my breasts get swollen. I have terrible cramps and extremely heavy periods that last 4 days or less. The last period I had before this one was in March. Also, […]
Adnexal Cyst – Causes of Mass in Adnexa and Ovary A mass or a cyst in the adnexa of the uterus is a common presentation in women of all age groups. What Is Uterine Adnexa? Adnexa refers to adjoining anatomical parts of the uterus. It includes the fallopian tubes and ovaries as well as associated […]
Oral Contraceptives Contraindications- When to Avoid OCs? While taking oral contraceptive drugs, one needs to know what other medications can be taken along without any adverse effect. This is because various drugs sometimes interact with each other and may produce adverse reactions. Medicines to Be Avoided When Taking Oral Contraceptives Here is a list of […]
What are Vaginal Pimples? Vaginal pimples are similar to face pimples or pimples anywhere else on the body. However, they are quite painful and stinging. Look like small, skin colored or may be red, rounded lesions down there. May be single or many. Pimples may or may not be filled with pus. Why do They […]
Excessive Vaginal Discharge Q: Hi, for the last 3-4 days I get vaginal discharge while doing house hold works . I feel very weak due to it. Kindly tell me why it is so? -By Jyoti Reply: If the discharge is normal in color and smell, it’s just excessive in amount, there can be the […]
Hormonal Imbalance in Women and Headache Q: Hi, my girl friend went to her gynecologist who ordered pregnancy test second time today. It came negative. The doctor said if she does not have her menses next week, she will need to come back for an USG. Until now she had no menstruation and she always […]
Abnormal Vaginal Discharge Q. My wife have abnormal vaginal discharge since 3-4 months. Please help me. -By Ahmad Reply: Let me know the kind of vaginal discharge. Is it- Curdy white, Greenish in color, Bloody, Thin transparent looking? Is it foul smelling? Also, is it in trace amounts or more? Take care, Buddy M.D.
