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The future is female: How personalisation is shaping the next era of women's health Nutraceutical Business Review
Pain, stigma and barriers to care: The burden of cysts and fibroids in Africa CNN
Many States Cover Doula Care, but Access to a ‘Birthing Bestie’ Is Often Out of Reach kffhealthnews.org
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon The Guardian
I have endometrium polyp 11 mm. when i did ultrasound on the 8 th day of my cycle NP did mention that my endometrium is thick . I know what removal of polyp is recommended during 5-10 of the cycle , but doctor has availability only on the 15 th day of my cycle. should I proceed with the surgery or postpone it? as current polyp seems like to be relapsed from a previous surgery that was performed in 2023 attaching below ultrasound that was done on the 8 th day of my cycle thanks a lot ! submitted by /u/PlayfulRow8758 [link] [comments]
Maternity unit closure 'extremely concerning' Yahoo News Australia
‘Delivering babies is my calling’: The doctor keeping Gongju’s last delivery room alive koreabiomed.com
ICE medical payment system breakdown threatens detainees’ access to care The Jersey Vindicator
I have the mirena iud since June 2025. Back in June I was in and out of the hospital for severe pelvic pain in which they thought I had a pelvic infection (ended up not being it, all STD swabs were negative) but they ended up finding an ovarian cyst. I had some form of infection as I had a fever and my white blood cell count was going up (they then thought my appendix). Anyways, ever since this I feel like my pelvic area hasn’t been normal and I often get cramping. But the other week I had this discharge with a big lump of something (I’ve never ever had anything like that before so I was quite concerned) I did take a pregnancy test which was negative. But just tonight I had similar discharge (not as much) but small pink red circles with a white/yellow tail like shell attached? I am now curious what this might be and if anyone else has ever experienced something similar? I’ve never had an iud before but my body is used to birth control. I have an ultrasound coming up to monitor my cyst and I will be bringing this to my NP’s attention. submitted by /u/garlicbreadandsoup [link] [comments]
How a 3D tour of neonatal care units will help parents BBC
How a 3D tour of neonatal care units will help parents BBC
How a 3D tour of neonatal care units will help parents BBC
How a 3D tour of neonatal care units will help parents BBC
Hi guys! I took the morning after pill on 2 instances. I know it’s not a form of birth control but I did what I needed to. I’m currently in between my actually birth control pill I’m going to get on my new one but for the time being me and my bf had 2 accidents. One we had sex one we didn’t and it was pure stupidity which led to fear of pregnancy. This never happens but it did. so naturally, I took 2 plan b’s. I spoke to my pharmacist and she said it should be ok. First plan B (July 31): took the pill within 24 hrs of accident. I also finished my period on July 28-30 and we had sex on July 30. Second plan B (August 4th): took the pill within 24h of accident. We had sex August 3. I was meant to ovulate August 8th so my app is showing I was fertile the time we had sex. I don’t know how accurate the app is as my period has been changing recently. I also know plan b isn’t very reliable when you are ovulating. Today (August 9) I woke up with my breast very very very tender, also a bit more plumb than usual. I know that’s a sign of pregnancy so I’m so scared. I think I did what I needed to do taking the plan b’s but I’m so worried. We never have accidents where he’s finish anywhere near me but I really don’t know how we managed to let this happen this time. I also do take birth control normally but I don’t know. The second time wasn’t even sex 🤦♀️ it was just bc semen got close to my vagina and I got fingered sorry tmi… I just was worried and pharmacist said it was prob better to take it. It was stupid but I tried to manage the situation as best as I could. If someone could just give me some advice I’d appreciate it. submitted by /u/Special_Front_5963 [link] [comments]
I noticed I had white floaties in my pee today I am cycle day 20 and my period is due in 8 days. I have been sexually active around ovulation. I just want ideas on what it might be and if it could be a sign of pregnancy. submitted by /u/Useful-Raspberry3563 [link] [comments]
I wanted to share a story about my wife because so many women go so long without answers. The first thing I’d like to say is if there’s no easy identifiable cause, consider ischemia. For 10+ years my wife has been dealing with severe pelvic, stomach, hip, and kidney pain. She was finally diagnosed with May Thurners and the doctors also believe she has Fibromuscular Dysplasia. There can be so many different conditions that cause pelvic pain. So please consider ischemia if you haven’t perfectly identified your condition or before you have a hysterectomy. If you’re allergic to contrast, you’ll need to pretreat your allergy which can be done days in advance prior to your scan. MRI dye is not the same as CT dye and there is a CT dye that is new and doesn’t cause the allergic reaction. I hope someone finds this and prevents all the suffering my wife went through prior to her diagnosis. submitted by /u/GearedTFout [link] [comments]
AOC documents egg-freezing journey, takes aim at Trump admin over women's reproductive choices Fox News
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital advances new regional model for women’s health care PenBay Pilot
I have a c section scheduled for 9/3, I went ahead with this idea because it seemed easier to know when baby was coming than to play a little bit of a guessing game. I am now debating about doing a c section for vanity reasons. I KNOW women’s bodies change through out pregnancy and life, I am not looking for body positivity, but I want to understand the likelihood of regaining my six pack (seen in the attached picture, I’m actually pregnant here but didn’t know it). I’m 5’5 and started at 108 lbs as I’m a semi professional runner and am now 163 lbs with baby boy in the 95th percentile at 36 weeks. No stretch marks to speak of and no leakage/pelvic floor issues. Have any elite fitness ladies got their six packs back after a c section? And if so, any tips? Thank you! submitted by /u/dootydootdooteroni [link] [comments]
My experience with the HSG exam (no pain at all) : I know that this exam can cause some anxiety and stress beforehand, so I wanted to share how it went for me and hopefully help you know what to expect. I went to an imaging centre to have a hysterosalpingography, or HSG, to check whether my fallopian tubes were still open — in other words, whether sperm could potentially travel through the tubes towards the egg. Before the exam, I had to do a few things. First, I was asked to have a pregnancy test to make sure I wasn’t pregnant, because an HSG cannot be performed during pregnancy. I had to have the blood test 48 hours before the exam. I went to a laboratory to have it done, and you don’t need to fast before this type of blood test. I was also asked to bring a few things with me, including a speculum and the contrast product. I was prescribed antibiotics to take on the morning of the exam as a preventive measure. So there are a few things I would recommend planning ahead. Check the paperwork you were given when the exam was scheduled and make sure you know exactly what you need to bring and what you need to do beforehand. This will help you avoid having to cancel or postpone the exam at the last minute because you don’t have something you need. I would also recommend planning to take the day of the exam and, if possible, the following day off work, because the exam can be tiring. Personally, I was very tired the day after the HSG, so I was glad I had the opportunity to rest. On the day of the exam, when you arrive at the imaging centre, you may be asked to empty your bladder first. Then you’ll need to undress from the waist down, and the nurse will ask you to position yourself in a certain way so that the scans can be taken. For me, the doctor then came in and explained everything she was going to do. She injected the contrast product and took scans to see whether the contrast would pass through my fallopian tubes. In my case, it did, and she told me during the exam
There's a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions? Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Is FemTech, women's health tech finally being valued correctly, or still structurally underfunded? healthcare.digital
hello 23F, no symptoms, but my period is about 16 days late (no, pregnancy isn’t possible), I have a gyn appointment tomorrow and I’m so nervous 🥲 Does anything look noticeably unusual or concerning down there that I should know about beforehand? Does everything look normal,and acceptable (clean enough ), or is there anything I should do differently before the appointment? And would it be better to be fully shaved , or does that not really matter? submitted by /u/Normal-Emergency-734 [link] [comments]
I'm (49F)so confused at the moment, and I am hoping for an explanation that clicks for me because nothing online feels like the answer, and even my gynecologist appears to be scratching his head. (Further testing is coming). I have always had a pretty normal menstrual cycle. Never really painful (I've been lucky that way) and never irregular. I had my first child at 19 and my 2nd at 34. Both vaginally and both traumatic. The 2nd one caused pelvic prolapse that required surgery at the Mayo clinic 1 yr after she was born and now, I feel like the prolapse is starting to return, but I don't know if this is relevant. Also, post second child, my periods were so heavy that I had to go on the pill to level them out, and it worked great, so I stayed on the pill until I was 48. For probably about a year (maybe a little less) starting at 47, my periods began to get more unpredictable, and even on the pill, they started getting irregular with breakthrough bleeding until they eventually stopped all together in the beginning of 2025. After a few months of no period at all, I stopped the pill, and I never had one again for about 15 months. So, I'm thinking that I hit menopause, but it was so mild, and I was thinking I hit menopause lottery because I had no real uncomfortable symptoms. 15 months later (June of 2026), BOOM! Period is back. Like...what? And what was so weird is that it felt completely normal. It had the mild crampiness before it started, and the flow was not concerning. No clotting or anything. It lasted 4 solid days and then went away, which was pretty typical for me. Google said that I should consult with my gynecologist, so I did. He ordered an ultrasound that I have coming up on Tuesday (today is Sunday). No explanation online makes sense, and his theories aren't really clicking with me, either. Especially since 5 weeks later, it is here again. So, 2 months in a row, and it feels pretty normal. I can be a tad dismissive with my health. I'm the type that looks for
Women Are Calling Out Silence Around Menopause And Perimenopause AOL.com
Hi! I had both of my tubes removed last month. Here are the before and after photos. I’m having a hard time understanding it. Can someone please help me? Are my tubes completele out? The surgeon and my OBGYN confirmed it’s both out. Also the pathology report. But I just want to identify the photos I have. Thank you! submitted by /u/ichigobananana [link] [comments]
Where Will Maine's Babies Be Born? Inside the Collapse of the State's Maternity-Care System The Maine Wire
There's a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions? npr.org
There's a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions? WBAA
Can birth control trends explain the rise in abortions? It's complicated KPBS
There's a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions? NPR Illinois
Alabama is nation’s most dangerous state for pregnancy and childbirth, according to report al.com
Hi! I was referred by my doctor for a Pap smear and to submit a cervical swab or vaginal discharge sample for GS/CS with ARD (antimicrobial resistance testing) . However, I am currently taking antibiotics for stds I wanted to ask: How long should I wait after finishing my antibiotics before having these tests done to make sure the results are accurate? I’d really appreciate any advice, especially from anyone who has had these tests done while taking or shortly after finishing antibiotics. submitted by /u/dielast4me [link] [comments]
"It tainted the end of my pregnancy": Mum-to-be faces 90-minute travel for birth after hospital closure Devon Live
I'm embarrassed to ask but need answers, im 33yrs old and have NEVER seen this before but today I went pee and when I wiped it was fine but it was kinda sticky like snot jelly but super clear and then I wiped again it all came out, the jelly stuff, and it was a lot covering the toilet paper. It was super sticky, clear, and had no smell. I just had my period last week, have my tubes tied 10 yrs ago, and haven't had sex in a few weeks so I dont think it has to do with pregnancy at all and my discharge is usually more like creamy color and not sticky but more liquid like. So what is this?? submitted by /u/Opposite_Ad_9577 [link] [comments]
Condom always stays on, I tested negative for yeast and cervical / vaginal swapping STI test about 30 days ago. Today I noticed this patch on top of my hymen that looks really red and almost dry (reminds me of freeze burn in raw meat) — I had around 2 rounds of sex 80h ago, unprotected oral but protected vaginal, and just now have noticed this problem. I don’t feel any discomfort while peeing or touching it at all with my clean fingers. I haven’t tried sex or fingering at all in fear of hurting myself. I am truly worried on whether this could be Herpes type 1 (HSV-1) — or could my hymen just be bruised up? Please help me out if anyone has experienced the same thing. condom was regular latex… maybe I was dry??? helppp T_T) submitted by /u/Cheap-Ad-7366 [link] [comments]
I originally went to ER (history of miscarriages) thinking I was 7 weeks 2 days based on LMP. Ended up measuring est 5w5d : yolk sac , gestational sac , and fetal pole seen & measured .24mm No heart beat yet. 12 days till next ultrasound, had it on the 4th. There was a heartbeat seen, baby measured .99CM They didn’t tell me the BMP but the clinical notes stated it was healthy and strong. Now it’s crazy to me, that based on my LMP I ovulated around est 13 days late which is crazy. But one thing that throws me off , is when I see others ultrasounds at 7 weeks, my baby just looks farther along. But I’m no professional 😅 submitted by /u/This-Course-1122 [link] [comments]
I just had a check up today and my doctor said i have genital warts inside my vagina. And she said that I should take vaccine which cause fortune for me. Thank you. submitted by /u/unsaid-but-warm [link] [comments]
Anyone have surgery with her and had a bad outcome? Looking to connect with others who may have had similar bad experiences. I am left in pain and side effects from her multiple surgeries that have also taken a toll on my mental health. submitted by /u/LizzabethClarenceLee [link] [comments]
Has anyone dealt with something similar and actually figured out what was causing it or what helped? For a while now since 2024 end of the year, I’ve had recurring abnormal urine tests. I almost always have trace red blood cells in my urine (microscopic) and frequently have leukocytes or bacteria etc, but I don’t always have typical UTI symptoms and 90% of the time my culture comes back clean. My urine usually looks normal, but toward the end of peeing it can get cloudy with little white particles/sediment. I also usually wake up at least once during the night to pee and get recurring lower back pain. I have had confirmed UTIs before, but other times my cultures come back negative, unclear or “contaminated/dirty.” I’ve had a completely normal cystoscopy and my kidney imaging was reassuring. One CT over a year ago did suggest I may have had a kidney stone. I’ve also had two abnormal Pap smears showing abnormal squamous cells but negative high-risk HPV, and I’ve been dealing with some ongoing gluten/GI issues. I’m exhausted from going to different doctors and never really getting an explanation for why this keeps happening. If you’ve experienced something similar, what ended up causing it? What specialist helped you? Was there a particular test that finally found something? I just need any help I can get. Right now I’m laying on the couch just not sure what to do. I did my azo strip says positive leukocytes. THANK YOU submitted by /u/freelovinglifestyle [link] [comments]
MaineHealth to Close Lincoln Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit After Board Vote themainewire.com
MaineHealth to Close Lincoln Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit After Board Vote themainewire.com
Women’s health initiative records more than 71 million visits since 2019 Dailynewsegypt
PT Health Watch: What new mothers should know about postpartum care before leaving hospital Premium Times Nigeria
Germ cell tumours are the most common ovarian neoplasms with ovarian mature teratoma (dermoid cyst) being the most common histologic type ([1]( https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8962791/#R1),\[2\](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8962791/#R2),\[9\](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8962791/#R9) ). Dysgerminomas is the most common malignant type of germ cell tumours representing approximately 30% of all ovarian malignancies found during pregnancy followed by serous cystadenomas ([1]( https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8962791/#R1),\[2\](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8962791/#R2),\[9\](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8962791/#R9) ). I have a dermoid cyst and iv been doing a lot of research myself and it even says on the Ovarian Cancer website that Dermoids are the cysts that turn cancerous? why are these left inside women?! why is women’s health not taken seriously. why are we left with something inside our body that could turn malignant? submitted by /u/Responsible_Buy8292 [link] [comments]
I’m on day 2 of my period and was feeling around my pelvic area and felt the skin was slightly lifted where my ovary is on the left side and then I looked in the mirror and saw this tiny bulge on the left. I’ve been having minor pelvic pain lately and assumed it might be a uti. In January I found out I had benign ovarian cysts and was told it was nothing to worry about. But now I’m worrying. I’m cramping on only my left side too. What could cause this physical bulging??? Google says it’s impossible to see your ovaries or even cysts through the skin?? asking here because I don’t have an obgyn in the new state I live in and every facility I call is closed on the weekends submitted by /u/Alternative-Office73 [link] [comments]
New Hampshire report identifies key factors forcing birth centers to close Valley News
Mothers sit beside baby cribs as healthcare workers monitor premature and low-birth-weight babies at the Kirinyaga County Referral Hospital newborn unit. The county is strengthening breastfeeding support as part of efforts to improve maternal and newborn s facebook.com
Burcum: Putting Flanagan and Craig to the test on health care Star Tribune
A CT woman’s pregnancy shifted into high-risk. What doctors did about a potentially life-threatening condition Hartford Courant
Ghana's maternal deaths keep climbing government now calls it a presidential priority Modern Ghana
Florida best hospital ranking includes two on the Treasure Coast Treasure Coast News
Quebec hospital temporarily closes its maternity unit amid shortages, one of several across province CTV News
Quebec hospital temporarily closes its maternity unit amid shortages, one of several across province CTV News
New rooms are open in Family Birthing Center at Christ Hospital Liberty Twp. Dayton Daily News
I (29f) got the copper IUD 6 months, before that I was not on any birth control. Not too long after the insertion I began having reoccurring ovarian cysts (confirmed by ultrasounds) and multiple infections (BV and 3 UTIs, which I have never had prior)… I have never spent so much time at the doctors as I have in the last 6 months. Like many medical topics on women’s health, there is not enough research on the side effects of copper IUD, along with the other coinciding medical problems. So here I am on Reddit, asking if anyone has experienced similar problems with the copper iud? As I am considering getting it removed. submitted by /u/haveyoureddit3 [link] [comments]
MaineHealth Board Votes to Close Damariscotta Birthing Unit, Setting a December 18 End Date Medical Daily
Hi. I’m 42 and just had a total hysterectomy last December (kept my ovaries). On Weds I had excruciating pain in my lower left pelvis. I’m talking 10 out of 10, screaming in pain. I tried multiple things. Heating pad, Advil, tramadol, gas-x. Nothing helped. Finally I caved and went to the ER. I threw up on their floor when I got there. 🥴 Within my 8 hour visit, they did an ultrasound and CT scan. Apparently I have a bleeding cyst on my left ovary. Oxycodone didn’t touch the pain, and neither did Toradol. I messaged my GYN. I’ll be seeing him on Monday but he wants me to get an MRI. Of course no Advanced Radiology in freaking Maryland has any openings until Aug 21. I absolutely can’t wait that long. Shoot, I’m about to go back to the ER right now because this pain is absurd. I need a solution like right now. But what if I go and they won’t surgically remove the cyst? I don’t want to waste 8 more uncomfortable hours sitting in the waiting room when I need to lay down. I can’t even stand upright. I don’t know what to do but I feel like I’m dying. submitted by /u/ashleymf1983 [link] [comments]
ACLU report says Alabama is the most dangerous state for pregnancy and childbirth WVTM Channel 13
The Home Birth Debate: Safety, Midwives, & Maternal Choice THIRTEEN - New York Public Media
The Home Birth Debate: Safety, Midwives, & Maternal Choice thirteen.org
Midwives open prenatal clinic in Morrisville, eye standalone birthing center WCAX
In a town families are moving to, an important health service has departed ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
'We Must Pass Medicare for All,' Says Troy Jackson as 12th Maine Maternity Unit Closes in 11 Years Common Dreams
I think I may have a yeast infection. My vaginal discharge is odourless and dry and crumbly. It’s also white in colour (not like cottage cheese) and there is some itching around that area as well. If it is a yeast infection then how do I treat it at home since I can’t go to a doctor. If there are any gynaecologists here then please help Please upvote for better reach submitted by /u/RelationshipRound711 [link] [comments]
MemorialCare Hospitals recognized by U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospitals in 38 high-performing rankings, one national in OB GYN • Brand stories lbpost.com
MemorialCare Hospitals recognized by U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospitals in 38 high-performing rankings, one national in OB GYN • Brand stories Long Beach Post
MaineHealth sued over potential closure of labor and delivery unit Daily Bulldog
Millie joins UCSF Health network for tech-enabled maternity care MobiHealthNews
New Hampshire report identifies key factors forcing birth centers to close Valley News
Remote biophysical profile, contraceptive patch efficacy explained, FQHC prenatal care gaps Contemporary OB/GYN
Inuvik hospital to temporarily suspend childbirth, pregnancy services due to staffing shortage Yellowknifer
Hi so i’m 19F my bf is 21M here’s a backstory I had a period July 10th that lasted until July 13th the last two days July 12+13 i had sex no condom i had sex again 14,15,16,18,19 and then had a my period AGAIN the 27th and 29th with sex unprotected that day Sex on the 30th of that month and then the 1st 3rd,5th and 6th all unprotected. My period isn’t due but i’m having some like spotting or blood when i wipe i’ll include pictures . Usually before my periods i get like nausea and have to poop a lot. That’s how i’m feeling currently, but i’m always been hungry on my period i’m not that hungry. my period is it supposed to come for another 2-3 weeks towards the end of the month but im bleeding?? submitted by /u/sw33t_b0ba [link] [comments]
Ouma Health Acquires New England Maternal-Fetal Medicine Practice Femtech Insider
Pregnancy in ICE Detention: Ongoing Abuse and Medical Neglect National Health Law Program
Is this normal? I have no yolk sac and fetal pole visible and i am 7weeks and 4 days. Anyone have a similar experience with a now healthy baby? submitted by /u/Federal-Living-1668 [link] [comments]
Preventing Deaths from Cardiovascular Complications During and After Pregnancy National Academy of Medicine
Breastfeeding awareness: Separating facts from myths University of California, Riverside
MaineHealth will close Lincoln Hospital’s labor and delivery unit in December couriernews.com
MaineHealth will close Lincoln Hospital’s labor and delivery unit in December Oskaloosa Herald
MaineHealth will close Lincoln Hospital’s labor and delivery unit in December Temple Daily Telegram
MaineHealth will close Lincoln Hospital’s labor and delivery unit in December Ottumwa Courier
MaineHealth will close Lincoln Hospital’s labor and delivery unit in December The Killeen Daily Herald
MaineHealth will close Lincoln Hospital’s labor and delivery unit in December guardonline.com
MaineHealth will close Lincoln Hospital’s labor and delivery unit in December guardonline.com
MaineHealth will close Lincoln Hospital’s labor and delivery unit in December Eagle-Tribune
MaineHealth will close Lincoln Hospital’s labor and delivery unit in December Mesabi Tribune
MaineHealth will close Lincoln Hospital’s labor and delivery unit in December Mesabi Tribune
MaineHealth will close Lincoln Hospital’s labor and delivery unit in December AP News MaineHealth to end labor and delivery services at Lincoln Hospital under new regional model WMTW Despite community pushback, MaineHealth announces closure of Damariscotta birthing center Maine Morning Star MaineHealth board votes to close midcoast hospital birthing unit bangordailynews.com MaineHealth board votes to close only labor and delivery unit in Lincoln County WGME MaineHealth responds to pressure to keep Lincoln County's only labor and delivery unit open WMTW
I’ve never spotted during ovulation until this cycle. Started on CD10 when my fertile window began and I’m currently on CD18 and still spotting on/off. It’s not a lot, I doubt I’d even have to wear a pad. It’s mostly when I wipe and the color is dark brown - not like a usual period for me. But I do also have mild cramping on/off that’s a lot like my usual ovulation cramping. I just so happened to have a doctors appointment scheduled yesterday where we discussed it. She took a few tests - I think to test for infection/bacteria, which I’m still awaiting results for. She also made me do a pregnancy test which was negative. She said she’d probably refer me to an OBGYN if the tests she did came back negative (you have to get a referral from your GP where I’m from). I’m incredibly scared it’s something malignant like cancer. I have a lot of health anxiety. I’ve of course read almost every story on here and on Google. But have any of you experienced this with a good outcome??? Please I need good stories. submitted by /u/Grand_Garden_202 [link] [comments]
Special meeting held to scrutinise Devon maternity unit’s temporary closure - News Devon County Council
Perimenopause Is Taking a Serious Toll on Women’s Mental Health, New Survey Finds Flow Space
Corelife Wellness Launches Limited-Time Emsella Pelvic Floor Treatment Package EIN Presswire
Corelife Wellness Launches Limited-Time Emsella Pelvic Floor Treatment Package EIN News
Hospitals say they found a tool to help reduce childbirth risks: wristbands The 19th News
Hospitals say they found a tool to help reduce childbirth risks: wristbands The 19th News
Religious nonprofit to open new pregnancy resource center in Truckee SierraSun.com
Colorado Mom Gives Birth in the Front Seat of Her Car on the Way to the Hospital People.com
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Supports Breastfeeding Moms During National Breastfeeding Month Clarksville Online
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Supports Breastfeeding Moms During National Breastfeeding Month ClarksvilleOnline.com
MaineHealth board votes to close only labor and delivery unit in Lincoln County wgme.com
Hi! I had a colposcopy and biopsy (two punch biopsies) following and HPV-positive smear test on 8 July, and 7 days later had sex with my partner. After this, I did not bleed during sex, but a couple hours after, I started spotting. This then became full-blown bleeding -- like a light period. It was accompanied by cramping. I thought it was my period, so ignored it for about 7 days, when it was still the same steady flow. On July 23, I saw my GP, who did an exam and said that it appeared as though I was bleeding from the biopsy site. He prescribed tranexamic acid, which I took for the following four days. I think somewhere in this time, I did get my period, but I'm not sure. I continued to bleed (though with no cramping), and it did slow down, so the next week, on 30 July, he told me to go the acute gynaecology clinic to get the site recauterised. When they examined me, I was not actively bleeding (despite light bleeding earlier in the day and after this examination - sigh!). They noted that I have a cervical ectropion, which may be contributing to this. They also surmised that the area could be infected, so they put me on co-amoxiclav (however, the swab they took ended up being normal). 1 week later, and the bleeding is more like spotting, but still experiencing this every day. The cramping has returned and is worse (though still not unbearable). I went back to the clinic yesterday, and again, (!) I wasn't actively bleeding when they used the speculum, and they suggested the cramping is just due to my cycle. With that being said, I never have period cramps or cramps at any other time in my cycle, so I'm finding this quite bizarre. Does anyone have any insight into what could be going on? For reference, I have taken a pregnancy test and am not pregnant; I have had intercourse, used a tampon, or had anything else in my vagina since 15 July. I'm on the progesterone-only pill, Noriday, which I have been on for about 6 months (though was on it for a year a while back), a
(F23) Non-Smoker and on a lot of different pain meds for suspected endometriosis and spotted endometrioma and seprate cyst. I was hoping to get some insight into this MRI. I see the ovaries and one seem to be quite a bit lower than the other. I can't figure out if this is normal placement. I am seeing a doctor soon but its still a few weeks away and I am super curious. submitted by /u/Nyxie872 [link] [comments]
Before signing the Geneva Consensus Declaration, Tanzania must protect its progress on sexual reproductive health dailynews.co.tz
Right-side pelvic pain — cyst found on follow-up ultrasound Hi everyone, I posted a while back about ongoing right-sided pelvic pain (full original post here for context). Quick reminder of the pain pattern: right lower abdominal pain (sometimes higher) triggered by a full bladder, sitting down abruptly, the start of urination, and sometimes wiping after using the toilet — occasionally radiating to my lower back, hip, or anus. Update: I finally had a follow-up pelvic ultrasound, and it showed a 4cm cyst on my right ovary, described as having an “organic” appearance. The Doppler was negative, the contours were regular, but the inside was described as « heterogeneous++ » An MRI has now been scheduled to look into it further. Has anyone had a similar finding — an organic-appearing ovarian cyst with heterogeneous content but negative Doppler? What ended up being the diagnosis for you ? And did it match this kind of pain pattern? Really appreciate any shared experiences 🥰 submitted by /u/sydlobri [link] [comments]
New birth center coming to St. Johns County in 2027 The Florida Times-Union
New birth center coming to St. Johns County in 2027 The Florida Times-Union
Does anybody know what the hollow space is to the left of the uterus?? Someone previously said it could be my bladder. I went to a Ultrasound suite to confirm pregnancy not my actual OB yet so I'm just curious... submitted by /u/Antique-Original2989 [link] [comments]
Hello! I’m just asking for some other girls opinions and support, what would you do in my situation etc. This started when I was 18 11/20/25 a bartholin cyst developed and was really uncomfortable, I had it drained the next day, it wasn’t fully drained but it went down a lot and they said it was all they could get out for now but it should go down. They said it was just a cyst not an abscess, only blood came out Fast forward the cyst never fully drained and showed back up again in its original ping pong ball size 12/6/25 so I had it drained again the next day, same thing happened it wasn’t fully drained but they said more would come out later and it didn’t I think within a week it showed up a third time so I scheduled a marcupulization surgery and had that January 7 2026 Immediately after the surgery I STILL felt the cyst it was not gone at all but they gaslit me into thinking that oh it’s just swollen. I’m honestly not sure what they did cause it was the same just hurt and maybe ever so slightly smaller Naturally the cyst returns again in its full size on the 21st I forgot the exact date but then I had a second marcupulization during spring break, this time the cyst was gone but as it healed my labia started splitting and now it healed open. I’m left with this divot that leads to my gland. It’s like I have another vagina and the edges are fully healed so it’s not going to heal back together it’s just stuck as a hole with edges that are gaping and big/ swollen out. I’m far out from my surgery now so my doctor said the appearance won’t change really. It’s still tender to touch and I feel like it could get infected easily but my doctor said it shouldn’t. He said I could leave it as a hole or the solution would be (and this is hard to imagine) he takes some sort of clamp and pulls the inside of the hole out making it form a little cone, then cutting it off and sewing it up… This could potentially undo the marcupulization. I’m also worried I’d be left with worse pain or
Federal funding aims to help pregnant women in rural Pa. Will it make a difference? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
This post is not me looking for advice or having a question, I just wanted to share that I had visited my first ever male gynecologist today because he had a lot of availability. I thought my female gynecologist wasn’t professional, but this may have been the worst visit I’ve ever had. I felt completely dismissed, nothing really answered, and to make it worse, while he was examining me and swabbing me he asked me if my coffee shop would sell him a bottle of our pumpkin syrup. I’m in a vulnerable situation right now, do not ask me about pumpkin syrup!!! He was asking too many questions about myself and maybe that was to make me less nervous but it made the experience worse, I don’t want to tell you why I flunked out of college or talk about my job. And at the end, he told me that the issue I was having stems from me being so fair skinned which I really don’t understand how my vagina swelling and changing colors is due to me being so pale😓 submitted by /u/Burnt-Biscuit-2831 [link] [comments]
Hello! I’m 18 and I get my period after every 1-2 months, longest I’ve gone without my period was 5 months which ended this march. During (normally first day but last time it was like day 3) I get like hot flashes and intense sweating a lot of the times I vomit as a result of the pain. What could this be? I’ve heard of PCOS and Endometriosis but I’m not sure. I also have incurable hormonal acne. submitted by /u/canyoulikechilll [link] [comments]
Obstetric services at Inuvik’s hospital to be temporarily suspended CKLB Radio
Two new surgical hires at Upper River Valley Hospital River Valley Sun
Palmwoods physio clinic upgrades with dedicated pelvic health space The Sunshine Valley Gazette
I am a 19 year old. I had aborted my 6 week old pregnancy with unwanted kit pills. After that its been 2 months and i am getting my periods on time but the flow is very less and the period blood is very dark almost browish. Should i be concerned? Should i get a scan done? submitted by /u/MystricMed [link] [comments]
Dr. Scott Kamelle at St. Luke’s Medical Center Elevates Gynecologic Oncology Care with Acquisition of Next-Generation Da Vinci 5 Surgical System Barchart.com
Dr. Scott Kamelle at St. Luke’s Medical Center Elevates Gynecologic Oncology Care with Acquisition of Next-Generation Da Vinci 5 Surgical System Barchart.com
Dr. Scott Kamelle at St. Luke’s Medical Center Elevates Gynecologic Oncology Care with Acquisition of Next-Generation Da Vinci 5 Surgical System Carroll County Mirror-Democrat
Dr. Scott Kamelle at St. Luke’s Medical Center Elevates Gynecologic Oncology Care with Acquisition of Next-Generation Da Vinci 5 Surgical System True North Radio Network
