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About Navita W. Gunter
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Expertise
I am a cervical cancer survivor.
I am also founder of the Cervical Cancer Coalition of TN, producer of VITA - a TV show about health and wellness, and an advice columnist for a local newspaper.
I can answer questions concerning the disease, support groups, treatments, and their after-effects. I cannot and will not answer questions that only doctors should attempt to answer.

Experience
I am a 6-year cervical cancer survivor

Organizations
I founded the Cervical Cancer Coalition of TN and I also belonge to Gilda's Club, and the National Black Leadership on Cancer III. Community Access TV and I also produce a show called V.I.T.A. (VITAL-INFORMATIVE-TIMELY & ASSERTIVE) main subject is about health and wellness and issue's that affect our community. Brought to you by the Cervical Cancer Coalition of TN.

Publications
Ask Navita Advise column running in two local newspaper's.

Awards and Honors
Community Awards for service in getting the word out about cervical cancer.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Navita W. Gunter 
In Category  Women`s Health

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menstrual cramps8/27/2008
  Q: On the first, second, and sometimes third day of my period, i have MAJOR pain. I'm only 13 so i find ...
  A: I am so sorry that you are having a lot of period pain and you are right this is not normal now you ...
where is my period?8/25/2008
  Q: have not seen my period since June i took two urine tests they both came out negative then my ...
  A: Now one thing you have done is put yourself in great risk! for many things by having unprotected ...
Missed Period.8/25/2008
  Q: I don't know if you will be able to help but here goes... ive missed my last two periods, and im ...
  A: Hope I have helped some and God Bless Navita
light pink spotting after sex8/25/2008
  Q: This morning my husband and I had sex and there was a bit of light pink spotting on the tissue ...
  A: Hope I have helped a little Navita
blood stains after sex8/25/2008
  Q: .I am 25 years old,just got married, recently after abt. a month of having intercourse I'm noticing ...
  A: If so then there are something you can do to help you out such as using KY Jellies to make it easier ...
Thickened endrometrium8/23/2008
  Q: I have recently been told my endometrium is thickened from a sonogram I had. Then I was told I will ...
  A: it is because they suspect cell changes. Some of these cell changes might mean cancer so they just ...
Menstrual cramps, no bleeding8/23/2008
  Q: I haven't had my period in 4 years. I have recently seen doctors, and my lab tests and ultra sound ...
  A: Since your doctor induced a period and you have not had one in a while it might take a few days of ...
cervical cancer8/22/2008
  Q: My sister was diagnosed with cervical cancer 1b last week. We are still in the process of getting ...
  A: While being a cervical cancer survivor myself I have not heard of this symptom before, in fact there ...
Menstration8/22/2008
  Q: I am a 28 year old healthy female. My periods have become increasingly shorter the past few months. ...
  A: most of the time when your body period's change there maybe something wrong. A lot of things can ...
irregular period8/22/2008
  Q: sir, I am facing a problem regarding irregular period. My period is occurring at the gap of two ...
  A: -) Next there are all kinds of reasons your period could be running late and most of them you will ...
the pill /early period8/21/2008
  Q: this last mounth i had it come about a 1 1/2 wk early and it went for about 10 days which is longer ...
  A: You might feel bloated because of the surgery and your body is trying to adjust itself to having a ...
Light Bleeding after Intercourse8/21/2008
  Q: I am 30 years old, had a colposcopy last November because of abnormal cells, biopsies came back ...
  A: Now I have read where the walls of our vagina are very delicate and it does not take much to cause ...
Why am I constantly sick?8/21/2008
  Q: I am 20yrs old and try to live a healthy lifestyle. I regularly exercise and drink plenty of water ...
  A: I can understand your problem I too have no insurance but the hospital may be able to help you out ...
help8/20/2008
  Q: i keep getting every month when i just about to go on my period or when i am on it or just after, ...
  A: Try monostate cream ask your drug store professional about it and see if that will help. If it does ...
Dizziness, Tingling in limbs, Accessive weakness, and Horrible gas8/20/2008
  Q: I am a 21 year old female. I don't smoke and I drink probably once a week. Last week on Thursday ...
  A: Something is very much going on with your body. I would suggest for the gas that you look at what ...
Why am I constantly sick?8/19/2008
  Q: I am 20yrs old and try to live a healthy lifestyle. I regularly exercise and drink plenty of water ...
  A: Since you have a high white blood count ask them about any virus or bacteria that maybe infecting ...
pain in lower abdomen right side8/19/2008
  Q: I have been having pain in my lower abdomen, right side for several weeks when I cough, urinate and ...
  A: I feel you are on the right track by seeking another professional opinion especially since you have ...
My first period8/18/2008
  Q: Ok, I am 13(going into the grade) and I haven't had mine yet. I am showing all the signs including ...
  A: I for one do not think you need to be alarmed and I think your doctor is right that it will come any ...
y does my urine smell like what i drink?8/18/2008
  Q: i have noticed that for about the past 5 days everything i drink makes my urine smell like that ...
  A: Now what I have read is that urine is the by product of what the kidneys turn into waste. So ...
periods8/17/2008
  Q: I am almost 23 yrs old and iwent to the doctor once because i have really bad periods and they do ...
  A: For this kind of bleeding in my opinion is life threatening and the doctor's should show more ...
fact or fidtion?8/17/2008
  Q: Hey Navita! So, I'm 16 yrs old and I've been sleeping with a bra for a year now and for the past ...
  A: You will have to ask a doctor that knows about female bodies to make sure. God Bless Navita
vaginal dryness?8/16/2008
  Q: I hope you can give me some ideas! At times during intercourse I may start out with plenty of ...
  A: I have heard that as we get older that our bodies produce less lubricant to the point that we have ...
Why am I constantly sick?8/14/2008
  Q: I am 20yrs old and try to live a healthy lifestyle. I regularly exercise and drink plenty of water ...
  A: It sounds like you have a low immune system. This may mean that your body is not producing enough ...
Vaginal dryness?8/14/2008
  Q: I recently noticed many small bumps on my inner labia. I've also noticed that I've had increased ...
  A: It could be a number of things why you have these bumps yeast infection could be a cause as well as ...
Period problem8/13/2008
  Q: i'm 14 and had my first period when i was 13. I then started an eating disorder that lasted for like ...
  A: When you chose to have a eating disorder you threw your body off balance and that includes your ...
Hair issues8/13/2008
  Q: Im 25 years of age, and i have unbalanced hormones and a cyst on one ovary, i alsp have hair growing ...
  A: Sometimes birth control pills can help put it back in balance but you need to be careful. I am not ...
long term delayed period8/12/2008
  Q: I would to ask you a question on behalf of my sister in law. She moved to the U.K a year and a half ...
  A: Now I tend to agree with the G.P. while adding that she maybe under some stress as well. If you go ...
LUPOS8/12/2008
  Q: MY SISTER IN LAW WAS DIAGNOSED TODAY WITH LUPOS!! SHE IS 31YEARS OLD, SHE HAS A 2YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ...
  A: webmd and looked it up this is what I found so far"Wonder what causes lupus? Lupus, an autoimmune ...
Period and Tampons8/12/2008
  Q: I got my first period when I was 11 years old. Now I'm 12 and last year I was supposed to go ...
  A: I know that you are at a very difficult age in your life. But I too have heard from doctor's that ...
Is This Perimenopause?8/11/2008
  Q: I am 38 years old and my problem is that I had my left ovary removed June 16. I have had a regular ...
  A: In my opinion your body maybe going through changes because of the ovary operation. If you go on a ...
itchy8/10/2008
  Q: recently my vagina has been swollen, red, and very itchy. there is no discharge or anything that ...
  A: It could be a number of things starting with being a yeast infection to an allergic reaction to ...
I NEED TO KNOW8/9/2008
  Q: How can one get attected with Breast Cancer, and what are the symbtons of Breast Cancer.
  A: webmd.com site and put in self breast exam and it will show you an example of how you are suppose to ...
cyst on overies8/7/2008
  Q: Back in 96 I had a cyst moved from my overies.My belly is hard and I can move something when I did ...
  A: I UNDERSTAND fully about NOT HAVING INSURANCE I am looking at a HUGH hospital bill now as I HAVE NO ...
hormones or crazy8/6/2008
  Q: Im 49 and assume perimenopause is apon me,I still have regular periods,ill miss one occaisionaly but ...
  A: Now it sounds like you might be headed towards the change of life. I would suggest though that you ...
Couple of things7/21/2008
  Q: I've got a few questions, some of which I know are going to sound kind of stupid. I'm 16, so I'm ...
  A: I have not heard of that. Now if you are talking about breaking your hymen it might but it does not ...
sore breast7/19/2008
  Q: I am 25 and I have for almost a week have been having sore breast, its on the bottom/sides and the ...
  A: I say this because you are having problems with your breasts and you are a woman. Even though you ...
periods getting closer together7/19/2008
  Q: Hopefully this has an easy answer. I am scheduled for a PAP Test in 2 months, but in the ...
  A: And so I would strongly suggest you go see a doctor because your periods have changed and because ...
PMS&PMDD?7/17/2008
  Q: sorry to bother you. I was just wondering if it was common to have both symptoms of PMS & PMDD and ...
  A: But I felt it very important to try and talk with you about what is going on. I do not really have ...
viginal pain7/12/2008
  Q: I'm 15, and i've never had sex. Sometimes, probably at least once every 2 weeks i wake up with an ...
  A: It just sounds like your body is going through another type of growing pain. Meaning that as you ...
breasts7/11/2008
  Q: I'm only 14 and i do get regular periods but now I'm supposed to start in 3 weeks but my breasts are ...
  A: Sometimes in the process of becoming a young woman your body will go through strange changes and one ...
sharp muscle cramps in stomach after c section7/10/2008
  Q: i had a c section 2 years ago and i will get these sharp stomach cramps by my belly button and ...
  A: It is not normal for you to have pain like this especially after it being 2 years since you had your ...
Have little PMS7/10/2008
  Q: this month my period come 5 days early and i only see a bit of blood for maybe less than 1 hr then ...
  A: Ok let's look at this again maybe and it is only my opinion as I am not a professional. You maybe ...
bumps7/10/2008
  Q: i had sex with a guy a few weeks ago, and i was starting to notice that i had a funny smell down ...
  A: I do not know if it is an STD it could be just hair bumps but to be on the safe side let a doctor ...
Swollen Breasts7/9/2008
  Q: Both of my breast have been swollen and sore for four months. They are very painful to touch and ...
  A: Hope I have helped a little God Bless Navita
Brown Discharge7/9/2008
  Q: First off I want to say that I have been with only one person for 4 years and have 2 children. ...
  A: Since you said that this appears a couple of weeks after your period it maybe some old blood that ...
Menstration Problem7/8/2008
  Q: my daughter had a problem with her period, she conplained that at times it will come some days late, ...
  A: Please keep in mind I am not a doctor, in my opinion because of the young age of your daughter it ...
hysterectomy7/7/2008
  Q: i went to my gyn doctor because of extremely heavy periods, large blood clots (size of a tennis ...
  A: This is a little beyond my expertise but you can look into getting another opinion from another ...
swelling nipple7/5/2008
  Q: today I saw my left nipple is higher and tenderer than the other one. It just stick out more than it ...
  A: You must keep in mind that I am not a doctor, I know that you said that you check your breasts ...
Brown cell like skin from vagina and cycle is due in two days7/4/2008
  Q: I see a brownish skin, cell like stuff coming from my vaginal hole. Its not a lot but I wonder why ...
  A: It sounds like it maybe a pre-period thing although I have not heard of it but it could be just some ...
yeast infections7/4/2008
  Q: i am on antibiotics and i believe that i have the begining signs of a yeast infection which i have ...
  A: It does sound like that you have a yeast infection you can try the over the counter medicine for ...
sickness the last few days.7/2/2008
  Q: Recently I have been extremely hungry, more so than usual I have been eating a lot. I went to the ...
  A: Maybe see if you are becoming diabetic for staying hungry can be a symptom. Sorry I cannot help more ...
rectal pressure7/1/2008
  Q: I recently made a trip to the E.R. with excruciating pain in my lower abdomen, ...
  A: I would keep a watchful eye on it though just in case it worsen or you get other symptoms or the ...
itchy and sore6/29/2008
  Q: wearing a condom numbs the feeling for my boyfriend so we start without it, hes not had that with ...
  A: that I am not a doctor. It sounds like you may have this irritation because of dryness I would ...
Genital Pimples?!6/28/2008
  Q: I'm 18 and have never had sex or anything sexually related. In the last month I've noticed three ...
  A: It concerns me that you have a history of cancer in your family and that would make me suggest ...
irregular periods6/26/2008
  Q: I'm a bit concerned. I have had my period since i was in 6th grade (approximately 12 years old) and ...
  A: Now there could be various reasons that your period is irregular one is a hormone imbalance and if ...
hot flashes6/24/2008
  Q: I just turned 28 and i have been having these hot flashes they come at anytime during the day or ...
  A: Now since you have told me you have had an IUD in to the best of my knowledge it might be causing ...
brown discharge 2 month in a row6/23/2008
  Q: Last month about 7 days before my period I was bleeding (some brownish discharge and some reddish) ...
  A: You should have nothing to worry about but if it continues then I would suggest you see a doctor and ...
Spotting Brown Between Periods6/20/2008
  Q: I normally have regular periods but since my last period there have been two times where I have ...
  A: Now I think you should go see a doctor since your period's are acting so strangely as for being ...
flat stomach6/18/2008
  Q: My question is, how do it get a flatter stomach, even if i have bulging disk in my cervical neck,and ...
  A: Simpkins, Sorry to have taken so long to answer your question but I think that before you start any ...
Shingles6/16/2008
  Q: She’s 57 years old. So far it’s been 8 weeks. What causes it… she’ll think it’s over, and then it ...
  A: I do not know of any home remedies that your wife can use at this time I heard shingles was caused ...
bump after sex?6/16/2008
  Q: Okay.. well i've been looking everywhere on the internet and i cannot find any help. 2 days ago I ...
  A: But it seems like you may have irritated the area around you vagina and that caused a bump now you ...
virgin blood?6/16/2008
  Q: i'm astrid and 33 years old, i have my first sexual intercourse last wednesday, afterward, the blood ...
  A: Now to the best of my knowledge about virgin blood it is only suppose to last for that first time it ...
Vaginal and stomach pain6/15/2008
  Q: The other night I was laying in bed, and all of a sudden I felt this intense ripping pain my vagina, ...
  A: But it seems like you are too young to be having these pains and I would strongly suggest that you ...
Eating Pain6/14/2008
  Q: I am writing on behalf of my mother, who is 64 and is pretty good health. lately when she eats she ...
  A: She needs to see a doctor about getting some medication for gas over the counter will not help in ...
vaginal hygiene6/14/2008
  Q: How often do women have to wash their vagina? With what should it be washed? What should be avoided?
  A: Now what I have heard about keeping yourself clean you can use just plain soap and water and wash ...
i am swollen and itchy6/13/2008
  Q: my vagina all of a sudden is swollen and itchy and only the left side is swollen and i dont know why ...
  A: It may be nothing but then again it could be something serious but only a doctor can tell you that. ...
nipple tenderness6/12/2008
  Q: I am currently taking folic acid because I have high risk HPV. For the past few days I have been ...
  A: Stress can cause a lot of crazy things to happen to our bodies now I have never heard of nipple ...
periods6/7/2008
  Q: my period was late by 3 weeks to the day, does that mean i missed a period or just had a late one. ...
  A: I think you are ok, sometimes things make our period late if this continue's I might suggest you go ...
endometrium6/7/2008
  Q: If your endometrium lining is thick, can the radiologist see inside your uterus with an ultrasound? ...
  A: Now I have heard that ultrasound is the way they detect a baby so I think they would see one if you ...
Yeast Infection?6/7/2008
  Q: I'am a 12 year old girl, and my vagina smells weired. I can't really describe the smell though... ...
  A: Sometimes our vagina will developed a smell by some of the foods we eat such as a lot of fish or ...
swollen gland6/6/2008
  Q: i am very concerned about something i have noticed. recently i was treated for bacterial vaginosis. ...
  A: I cannot tell from your description what is going on plus I do not have the training for it, so just ...
Pregnancy symptoms but not pregnant...what is going on?6/6/2008
  Q: I have been sick for 7 days since May 30th w/ bloating, a gassy stomach, slight constipation, ...
  A: And I recommend "strongly" to not take that left over medicine for it is not as affect as when it ...
Brown Discharge6/5/2008
  Q: and today I had the weirdest experience. Well lately I have been cramping a lot and having gas a lot ...
  A: Now I have heard that hard exercise can do things to a womans body such as change our periods. This ...
lower abdominal pain6/4/2008
  Q: I am 18 years old and I have been having really bad lower abdominal pains for about 3-4 weeks now. ...
  A: know that I am not a doctor. You did not say if the doctor you went to was an OB sometimes a regular ...
vaginal infection6/3/2008
  Q: For the past few months I had a vaginal infection (white liquids at the vaginal area) and the doctor ...
  A: Well in my opinion either you have an infection that is resistant to this type of treatment or it is ...
gaining weight6/3/2008
  Q: im 19, and although ive not been measured in a long time, i beleive im roughly 5foot 3, maybe a bit ...
  A: Reading what you have sent about your life style and currant condition the one change that you made ...
ovulation problems6/2/2008
  Q: Last March I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.It started out as a 40 pound weight gain overnight, ...
  A: I too have type 2 diabetes have had it for a very long time but I have not heard of it acting this ...
tumor on ovaries6/2/2008
  Q: i also am a uterine cancer survivor , but i am tring to get some info for a friend that just found ...
  A: As for your friend tell them to see if the hospital they went too has something called "charity" it ...
I haven't had a period in about 3 months!!6/2/2008
  Q: I have not had a period in 3 months. My period has never been regular... but its also never been ...
  A: There could be several factor's for this one is stress, another is strenuous exercise and still ...
Breast Care6/2/2008
  Q: I have noticed some abnormal activity with my breasts just that they are very tender for most of the ...
  A: Our bodies go through many changes when we come on our period and sometimes the breast will become ...
Blood in my urine5/31/2008
  Q: I have been having some issues latley. It started with abdominal pain & vomiting. I went to the ER ...
  A: Yes, this is a good letter you gave your condition and named people that helped you as you went ...
menapause5/31/2008
  Q: I feel like I'm getting my period..all of the usual symptoms(breast tenderness,crampy,lower back ...
  A: You might be going through early menopause but to make sure I would check with a professional and ...
Blood in my urine5/31/2008
  Q: I have been having some issues latley. It started with abdominal pain & vomiting. I went to the ER ...
  A: to hear how you were treated in the ER! I am sorry there are people out here that view there jobs as ...
Nipple Pain5/29/2008
  Q: I'm 16 years old and for a week now I have had really sore and sensitive nipples. There is no chance ...
  A: One is your young age, meaning you are still having growing pains which can be caused by your period ...
orgasm problems5/28/2008
  Q: I'm 24 years old i've been having sex since i was 15 and i've only had an orgasm 3 times and i dont ...
  A: Some told me that it means that you get mentally ready to have sex! Now I have heard that some women ...
itchy5/28/2008
  Q: I just got over a yeast infection, and my husband and I haven't had sex for a week until tonight. It ...
  A: Taking a wild guess it seems like "time" is a factor meaning that since you have not had sex with ...
Cholestrol Issue5/27/2008
  Q: My mother recently got her body check done. There were some ample of tests done. Of which doctor has ...
  A: Also eating oatmeal everyday I have heard can also help with your "bad" cholesterol. Also any ...
Vagina pain and pain in ovary5/27/2008
  Q: I'm kinda desperate, I've been to the doctor got bloodtests (all fine) and a sonogram of my ...
  A: Ok, judging where you are located you may have to look for a good doctor on the Internet. You can ...
Need help for mum5/27/2008
  Q: Is it normal for a 41 year old woman to have her period last 3 weeks? Is this a sign of cancer? or ...
  A: Hope I have helped some and be encouraged the doctor's will help your mom out. God Bless Navita
period problems5/26/2008
  Q: iusually have my period for about 5 days, its also usually fairly heavy. this month my period was ...
  A: There are various reasons why your period may be acting strangely one is that you can be stressed ...
Thickened endometrium5/26/2008
  Q: I'm 18 years old. I've been having a prolonged menstrual flow Sometimes heavy, sometimes it's just a ...
  A: It takes from five to seven days once you start taking medicines to see the affect so just be ...
Bleeding problems5/25/2008
  Q: I am not sure if you can answer this , but im really worried. I am 21 years old and for the past 5 ...
  A: I would suggest that you get in touch with your doctor to make sure everything is alight. God Bless ...
Vagina pain and pain in ovary5/23/2008
  Q: I'm kinda desperate, I've been to the doctor got bloodtests (all fine) and a sonogram of my ...
  A: You may need to try a specialist in the field of women illnesses. Sorry I cannot help you more but ...
BLADDER5/21/2008
  Q: CAN YOU STILL HAVE SEX IF YOU HAVE A BLADDER INFECTION AND TAKING PILLS FOR IT
  A: as well as being uncomfortable. I would also ask your doctor about it to make sure you will not give ...
PAIN after hysterectomy5/20/2008
  Q: Almost 6 months post-op. A lot of pulling, ripping stabbing pain in front of my abdomen (from the ...
  A: I have heard that it takes about at least a Year for our bodies to heal from major surgery ...
menstrual5/18/2008
  Q: i was wondering if you could help me put my mind at ease. i am a 30 year old woman and my cycle is ...
  A: There can be various reasons why you may not be able to get pregnant and some may lie with your ...
overbleeding and pain during periods5/17/2008
  Q: my doctor says that i have to take my uterous out but when i talk to my old doctor in india she says ...
  A: I have a question for you though have you every had a Pap Smear? I ask this to try and start weeding ...
irritation in vagina5/17/2008
  Q: i had sex with this guy like two weeks ago. a week later....i started peeing and the front of my ...
  A: So I would go see a doctor and get tested to make sure everything is ok. God Bless Navita
Spotting/missed period5/16/2008
  Q: last week may 7 thru 11th I spotted a little dark brown. Then monday the 1st I see nothing not even ...
  A: But to know for sure you may need a doctor to do some tests do not wait too long. God Bless Navita
Menstrual delay5/13/2008
  Q: I expected my period to come around May 7. But its been about a week and still no sign of blood.I ...
  A: But the best thing you can probably do is be patient for your body goes through many changes as you ...
leg pain and feet swelling5/11/2008
  Q: Recently I took two long airplane trips. Afterwards I experienced swelling and pain(throbbing) in my ...
  A: I would strongly urge you to go see a doctor and let them know what is going with you it might be ...
Spotting and irregular bleeding5/10/2008
  Q: I am having heavy spotting since my cycle three weeks ago. This is dark blood and occurs about every ...
  A: So go see a doctor and let them know what is going on so you can get on with your life. God Bless ...
Didelphis etc.5/9/2008
  Q: My daughter, 23, healthy, living in China was diagnosed about 3 years ago with double cervix, ...
  A: And if they rule out Thyroid then they need to look for other hormonal imbalances. God Bless ...
health5/8/2008
  Q: I've been suffering from unbearable upper abdominal pain and i got an ultrasound and every thing ...
  A: There is something called IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) which causes pain in your stomach and ...
no period/long-term spotting5/5/2008
  Q: i'm 21 years old and i know this site is not meant for diagnosis,but i would appreciate any info you ...
  A: You might be developing tissue around in your vagina which could cause some problems later on but ...
painful rep purple bump near vagina5/2/2008
  Q: I have this bump, purple looks like a pimple near my vagina, under the pubic hair, bikini line, it ...
  A: So yes, it maybe be a boil that has formed also you can see if it is a hair bump as well for that ...
painful hips during periods5/1/2008
  Q: I am 44 years of age and for quite a number of years now I have been suffering with back ache and ...
  A: prescribing pain pills for the pain. You may need to seek out another doctor just to make sure. ...
Severe Menstruation Pains4/30/2008
  Q: I will tremendously appreciate if you could provide me with some or even a little idea as to what ...
  A: And that my dear is what maybe happening to you one woman body is different from another's and for ...
enlarged crevix, high grade lesions4/29/2008
  Q: Much like a previous question from Linda, I have the same exact symptoms,I too, have three children ...
  A: What did your doctor tell you? I think that you need to ask your doctor more questions concerning ...
cervical length related doubt4/28/2008
  Q: I'm now 19week of my pregnancy and when I checked with my physician she sd as per the reports my ...
  A: And I am very curious as to what else your doctor told you about this condition? And if there ...
arthritis in the female breast4/28/2008
  Q: I Emailed you a couple of days ago and asked you about a pain in my nans breast. She has seeked ...
  A: I went on ww.webmd to find out more about this but could not find anything that I could understand ...
pimples4/27/2008
  Q: Hey I am 20 years old female.I have this bump that looks like a pimple on my pubic hair but they are ...
  A: It could be no more than a hair bump but then again it might be a STD if you are sexually active. So ...
Stabbing pain in breast4/26/2008
  Q: My 76 year old nan was woken a few nights ago with a servere stabbing pain going through her breast. ...
  A: A lot of times we are at risk because of our age, race and just being a woman! And what you describe ...
Uterine lining4/23/2008
  Q: I have a friend who has gone to 2 doctors seeking help for her gyno problems. They ran tests and ...
  A: And in my opinion your friend needs to seek more information about her condition and if need be ...
Nipple tenderness4/23/2008
  Q: I am almost 48 yrs. old & I had a complete hysterectomy over 10 yrs. ago. My problem is that earlier ...
  A: Now the program that I am involved in called the Witness Project which is about breast and cervical ...
vaginal bleeding4/22/2008
  Q: My cycle was off for fifteen days and came back on last week. I have been bleeding since Thursday ...
  A: I am concerned about your bleeding it is not natural and we will not know for sure what it is unless ...
Help...4/22/2008
  Q: My vagina smells very horrible and it's been this way since i was about 11 or 12, im now 21yrs. The ...
  A: She was told that it was the metal in her leg but in your case it maybe bacteria and only a doctor ...
vagina is itchy and dry4/21/2008
  Q: I am a virgin, But I have recently been having Oral sex and fingering. I have had it for several ...
  A: Hope I have helped God Bless Navita
CAN I STILL GET PREGNANT?4/15/2008
  Q: MY NAME IS VANESSA I AM 25 YEARS OLD. FOR A LONG TIME I HAVE BEEN WANTED TO GET PREGNANT. AND ...
  A: I would strongly suggest that you keep up with what your doctor is telling you and wait on the ...
Ouch4/9/2008
  Q: I am unsure if you can help me. I get quite severe menstrual pain, mostly it's worst the day before ...
  A: I have heard of women having servier menstrual pain in fact I worked with a woman that when her ...
burping sulphur taste4/9/2008
  Q: I found a similiar question to you from a Catherine Martin dated May 2005 but no answer really apart ...
  A: I would keep looking for a doctor that specializes in gastric problems this is a puzzle especially ...
RETROVERTED UTERUS AND SEVERE CONSTRIPATION4/8/2008
  Q: I HAVE A RETROVERTED UTERUS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE IN TERMS OF FURTHER TESTS,ULTRA SOUNDS OR ...
  A: In my opinion you should seek another opinion from another doctor if this one is not responding to ...
i havent had my period in 3 months!4/8/2008
  Q: i have not had my period for 3 going on 4 months i am 21 years old i have a son that is 3 and i ...
  A: Stress can cause our bodies to react in a lot of different ways and sometimes for women it can cause ...
bladder infections4/7/2008
  Q: I started getting bladder infections in December of 07, and they have been constant every since ...
  A: This is the best that I can offer God Bless you to get help with this matter. Navita
One Sore Breast4/7/2008
  Q: I'm 18 years old and for the past few days, my right breast has been sore to the touch. I haven't ...
  A: The other could also be the bra size for that does happen if it is too tight. I am not sure about ...
Pains in pelvis4/6/2008
  Q: I am 35 and have two children. I haven't had my period in almost 3 months now which is not normal ...
  A: I would strongly suggest that you go see a doctor and let them check you out. It could be nothing ...
teens period4/5/2008
  Q: My daughter had a cycle that was normal then skipped one she is having another one but it is thick ...
  A: I have heard that because a young girls body changes a lot when they are growing up that sometimes ...
weight gain4/5/2008
  Q: am a mother of two and underweight,i want to put on weight
  A: I have head and read about your condition and that some doctor's would recommend a high calorie diet ...
Pregnancy4/3/2008
  Q: I hope you can give me some advise. We are now three and a half months pregnant. My wife is getting ...
  A: Now this is going to be a tough time for you and your wife for she is going through some very heavy ...
annoying rash4/2/2008
  Q: Can you have a rash that is due to hormone changes? I have an annoying rash on the insides of my ...
  A: in my opinion it is possible to have a rash because of hormone changes. I say this because these ...
Sore Nipples4/1/2008
  Q: I have had very sore nipples for about a week, it hurts to wear a bra and is disturbing my sleep. I ...
  A: I fully understand about not having the money to go see a doctor but what you describe concerning ...
Period?3/31/2008
  Q: I am an 18 year old female that was on birth control pills for about 3 years. I was on Lo-Overal for ...
  A: is your health. All else is SECOND to this issue for if your health goes then all that you are and ...
Mid cycle bleeding w/ other symptoms3/30/2008
  Q: Ok to start off, this is for my girlfriend and I have been begging her to see a doctor for a weeks ...
  A: It saddens me to know that your girlfriend is so stubborn for she could have a serious problem on ...
abdominal fat3/29/2008
  Q: I'm 18 and i weigh 270 pounds, my weight is mainly at the top part of my body like back fat,side ...
  A: breads, pasta's, and cut back your portions sizes at your meals try to eat little meals instead of ...
Bleeding after sex3/28/2008
  Q: The last few times me & my partner have been having sex, I have bled afterward. I think the bleeding ...
  A: Now it seems like to me by your description you might be having sexual intercourse too rough. Our ...
Periods3/27/2008
  Q: I am Niki ,i got married 5 months before,my age is 28 and my wife age is 19,My wife was not getting ...
  A: This is one of the most unusual letter's I have received and I will try to help you out if I can. ...
i guess my nervous system3/24/2008
  Q: It's like there wanting to cramp in that postion . Another time it was not only in my hands but my ...
  A: I would go to a doctor and get checked out and if you are not diabetic then I would go see a nerve ...
bumps3/23/2008
  Q: I am in my early teens, never had sex, but there are tiny raised bumps on the skin around my vagina ...
  A: Now it might be razor burns but they can become contaminated and you need to have it looked at if ...
First Period after Birth of son and nursing.. very heavy3/22/2008
  Q: I sure hope I've asked in the right place. I had my son just a week short of a year ago and I have ...
  A: Also you must remember that while you were pregnant you did not have a period for all your blood and ...
pelvic pain3/22/2008
  Q: sometimes its like an achey feeling other times its pain, its like something is leaning or resting ...
  A: Maybe you stretched something in your 4th delivery that has not completely healed. One way to find ...
buring sensation on skin3/21/2008
  Q: I have RA and am on Enbrel and have this burning sensation on my stomach with a slight rash that ...
  A: Do you prefer the burning sensation and discomfort that you have now. Personally I would not like to ...
Itchy vagina3/21/2008
  Q: My vagina has been itching me now for several months. I have been to the doctor and was tested and ...
  A: Also get tested for diabetes for sometime this causes itching. It might also be a nerve condition of ...
menstruation + burning sensation down back of legs3/18/2008
  Q: During my periods, and only during my periods, I get a burning sensation that starts in my buttocks ...
  A: I am surprised that the doctor's cannot figure it out you need to go to a neurologist a doctor that ...
High risk HPV severe irregular menstrual cycle3/18/2008
  Q: I recently got diagnosed with High risk HPV, my doc wants to do a leep procedure, which I know I ...
  A: Now some of the symptoms you described does not seem related to the HPV diagnoses that the doctor ...
My vigina is swollen and sore3/17/2008
  Q: I am 19 years old and have been using tampon since my period started 5 years ago. At my latest ...
  A: Now I did hear once on a health report that they have started to warn women about using Tampons I ...
cervical issues3/16/2008
  Q: I had abnormal cell growths on my cervix (3rd stage), so i had a cone biopsy done to remove them. ...
  A: Now I have read and heard that our cervix is sensitive and will tend to bleed if treated roughly. ...
breast leakage3/12/2008
  Q: I have noticed just lately on my right breast that if squeezed blood comes out. Kinda worried about ...
  A: I do not take it as a good sign that you have blood coming out of your breast and I would ...
period going on 3 months late3/10/2008
  Q: I feel like I am gaining weight fast. I have taken several hpt and all were negative. I called my ...
  A: Now I have heard that you can gain weight fast when your thyroid is out of balance but if you have ...
colon cleansing3/10/2008
  Q: I was recently taken in by an infomercial stating the wonderful benefits of colon cleansing.I saw ...
  A: I know that fruits and vegetables are good for cleaning out your system because of the fiber in ...
advice please3/6/2008
  Q: I have had an "itchy"(no better way to describe it:annoying,irritating) spot 3-4" below my belly ...
  A: It sounds like you maybe having a nerve problem which is a mental condition sometimes. Are you upset ...
yeast infection problems3/5/2008
  Q: I am 22 years old, and have been having yeast infections frequently over the last 3 or 4 years. 3 ...
  A: Hope I have helped some God Bless Navita
vaginal itching3/5/2008
  Q: so for about two weeks now i have been experiencing a burning sensation and serious itching around ...
  A: It maybe only a strong "yeast infection" or it maybe something else you picked up while having sex ...
Help me3/4/2008
  Q: i am really worried, my partner was fingering me and said he felt a hardish lump inside my vagina, ...
  A: Now it might be nothing but to be sure you need to find out by going to see a doctor and explain to ...
our first time3/3/2008
  Q: My girlfriend and I tried to have intercourse for the first time. Unfortunately we weren't really ...
  A: Also you need to look at that perhaps your girlfriend is too tense and you need to take more time in ...
sore nipples3/3/2008
  Q: I am 53 years old and had regular periods up until December last year. For several years before that ...
  A: Hope I have helped God Bless Navita
Information3/2/2008
  Q: .. coz everytime i got depressed or frustrate as in im so so depressed and frustrated and being so ...
  A: It costs nothing to find out if you can get this help, I understand about not having money for ...
Girlfriend's Menstrual Pain3/2/2008
  Q: My girlfriend's 27. We've never been involved in ANY sexual act and have been having a long-distance ...
  A: one thing that you need to do is bone up on the mental condition of a woman when she is going ...
Birth Control2/29/2008
  Q: Two months ago I was scheduled to go on a cruise, and I didn't want to be on my period, so instead ...
  A: God Bless Navita
my period.2/28/2008
  Q: i haven't had my period for about 6 months now. and i just started my period today. it black blood ...
  A: Sometimes at your age your period does not come normally and the blood being black may mean that it ...
breast2/26/2008
  Q: please help me.
  A: ' Thank you for writing me now I am going to get on to you about having un-protected sex with your ...
Blood in the feet2/20/2008
  Q: My Grandmother is about 75 years old and has recently developed blood in her feet, the blood seems ...
  A: It sounds like internal bleeding to me but I have never heard of it in the feet and your ...
HELP2/20/2008
  Q: I hope you can help me. I've been struggling for two years now and I'm beyond frustrated. I have ...
  A: The thinning hair might run in your family and you may need to go see a doctor about your other ...
hot flashes versus anxiety2/15/2008
  Q: I am confused. I am 47 postmenopausal and my MD say I am having mild hot flashes. They occur ...
  A: Just be yourself and explain to your potential employer that you may be having hot flashes but that ...
hot flashes versus anxiety2/14/2008
  Q: I am confused. I am 47 postmenopausal and my MD say I am having mild hot flashes. They occur ...
  A: What type of cancer did you have and as for a natural remedy you can check with a store that sells ...
having trouble orgasming vaginally2/9/2008
  Q: I am a 25 yr old college senior and my sex life is well i guess you would say its boring..ive only ...
  A: There could be various reasons why you are not having an enjoyable sex life. I have heard that about ...
numbness2/8/2008
  Q: I have tingling and numbness from fingertips to my elbows stronger in my fingertips for two days ...
  A: It sounds like you may be having circulation problems. You did not say if you have any other health ...
Ovary pain2/8/2008
  Q: I am one amoung the very few women who feel their ovulation by having pain in one ovaries in every ...
  A: I must commend you to being so in tune with your body that you can tell when you are have pain from ...
abnormal pap smear2/5/2008
  Q: I just went to the doctors and got a annual pap smear, and they have always been normal, but this ...
  A: As much as I am understanding by what you have told me I do not believe that you are in immediate ...
missed period2/5/2008
  Q: I missed my period last month but I know I cant be pregnant cause I tied 7 years ago I'm I ...
  A: I say this because our bodies change everyday and you will be amazed what could occur with the right ...
period backaches/cramps1/30/2008
  Q: I was just wondering the other day why my lower back always hurts during my period.I have abdominal ...
  A: :-) I do not know the scientific reason but I am sure a doctor would be able to tell you or you can ...
First Mentration1/28/2008
  Q: .My 13 yr old daughter got her first period about 2 weeks ago. She had it for 7 days and then it ...
  A: Each human body is different from other's and in the case of your daughter she may not have finished ...
abnormal cervical cells1/27/2008
  Q: my future sister in law has repeatedly had abnormal gyni problems, misdiagnosed with endometriosis ...
  A: I just came from speaking at a cervical cancer seminar where a doctor told the audience that when ...
dark black periods1/25/2008
  Q: I am a month shy of being 25 and my last period was light but with thick black blood. Period lasted ...
  A: There could be two reasons this may be happening one is that you are shedding "old blood" which ...
do i hv cervical cancer?1/24/2008
  Q: i am 35 yrs old. straight girl. married. we have very less sexual activities. say once in a month as ...
  A: It may happen because you are so arroused that you masturbate too hard! And your finger's go deeper ...
sore breasts after period1/24/2008
  Q: . i have seen other post about this... this month i had my period .. one of the fastest and no heavy ...
  A: webmd and key in menstruation and see what the experts have to say about it. God Bless Navita
red flushing of my skin1/24/2008
  Q: I am 47; at any time in the last 3 years I will have red flushing that starts on my upper chest and ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your condition you might can go on line and look up "Rosacia" which is a ...
Abnormal Pap Smear and HPV1/22/2008
  Q: I'm 18, I just had a Pap Smear done and the doctor called me back and said i had an abnormal pap ...
  A: But by what you are telling me and by what I have read and been told you should have nothing to ...
do i hv cervical cancer?1/22/2008
  Q: i am 35 yrs old. straight girl. married. we have very less sexual activities. say once in a month as ...
  A: I just think that your sexual encounter's with your husband might be too rough and you need to ease ...
Not feeling good1/21/2008
  Q: for 7 years i've been bulimic, i stopped 2 years ago. recently i notice i have high blood pressure, ...
  A: And congratulations' on beating your bulimic illness that is a great accomplishment and you should ...
Bleeding and sore after sex1/21/2008
  Q: I just started having sex about 3 months ago, but only very rarely. I just got a new boyfriend and ...
  A: Our bodies are very delicate and we must be careful about rough treatment and prolong activity such ...
Itchy left nipple!1/16/2008
  Q: My left nipple has ben itching lately and i have heard of other people that scratching it is bad ...
  A: I would think that this is not a normal occurrence and that you should go see a doctor and get ...
Cum1/15/2008
  Q: My boyfriend recently told me that when we are having sex, and I cum. that my cum has this wierd ...
  A: I have heard that sometimes our cum will take on the flavor of whatever food that we have eaten that ...
sex drive and menopause1/14/2008
  Q: I'm in the early stages of menopause and I have no sex drive and it is really bothering me and ...
  A: But I have read and heard from some doctor's that when some women hit menopause there sex drive can ...
help1/14/2008
  Q: my vagina hurts i haven't had sex ever so what could this be
  A: But on thing I can tell you is that you need to probably see a doctor and find out why your vagina ...
a breast nipple sensation1/14/2008
  Q: This morning as I was waking up and turned over on my left hand side (it happened twice)... I got ...
  A: In fact I commend you for trying to understand what is going on with your body. I would strongly ...
premarin vaginal cream and a closed cervix1/13/2008
  Q: I went for a pap smear a few weeks ago and was told my cervix was closed. My doctor wants me to try ...
  A: And frankly I have not heard of this cream so it would take a doctor to help you work through this. ...
tampons1/12/2008
  Q: I'm 14 and just started using tampons. I was wondering if it is ok to use tampons everyday when I ...
  A: It is my understanding that tampons are used to "catch" your blood when you have your period. So ...
vagina itchy1/10/2008
  Q: i am 26 years old, my vagina has been itchied for few months, i usd kind of cream but it is not ...
  A: I say this because of what you describe and it seems like you may have a yeast infection that over ...
Birth Control1/8/2008
  Q: I know you might not normally answer Birth Control related questions but the Gyno section is full. ...
  A: I understand what you mean about having no insurance I too am in that same boat that you float in ...
Sore Breasts1/8/2008
  Q: I'm an 18 year old female and recently this past few days my breasts have been really sore. This ...
  A: One being the one you mentioned about being on your period usually our bodies go through a lot of ...
Sore Nipples1/7/2008
  Q: My 21 yr old daughter has come to me because she's got very sore tingly nipples. Obvious first ...
  A: in my opinion it can be various reasons why your daughter's nipples are sore. One reason maybe rough ...
Birth Control1/7/2008
  Q: I know you might not normally answer Birth Control related questions but the Gyno section is full. ...
  A: I have not heard of BC doing this to someone. I would strongly urge you to go see an OB and get ...
abdominal pain and bleeding1/6/2008
  Q: I have abdominal pain during and after sex. Recently I have started bleeding a little after sex. I ...
  A: It seems like you may need to go back to the doctor and see what is going on you should not have ...
non-stop period1/6/2008
  Q: can you please tell me why i have not stopped my period for over 6 weeks.I am 40 years old.
  A: I would strongly urge you to go see a doctor and get checked out. When have you had a Pap test? I ...
rash1/5/2008
  Q: i have a cyst on my left ovary. but now i have a rash on my inner thigh next to my vagina. and it ...
  A: I would suggest that you go see a doctor for your condition it does not seems natural that this is ...
General Health...1/2/2008
  Q: I'm a 20 year old non smoking/ non drinking female, I'm not over-weight, I work steadily but am ...
  A: you do seem to have a lot of symptoms and one thing that you hit on maybe the cause of some of them. ...
Problems after c- section!12/26/2007
  Q: i have a 6 month old, and i had to have an c- section. i had a cycle for 2 months after my baby, ...
  A: I too had a C-section with my child and if I remember right I was told that it takes about a year to ...
HPV12/26/2007
  Q: I am 31 yr. old female. I have only had 2 sex partners, one with whom I have been with for nearly ...
  A: But I must add that this advice must be tempered with the knowledge (without doubt) that your ...
My Period Is black12/14/2007
  Q: Why could my period be black? I have no pain what so ever.It has been black for the past few days.
  A: " Having said that I would strongly suggest that you seek out medical attention if this has been ...
non stop vaginal bleeding12/12/2007
  Q: 32 yr. old female been bleeding non stop for a little over a year a had dnc didn't help md ...
  A: Going by what you have told me I still would urge you to seek out professional help with this and if ...
help12/11/2007
  Q: I'm 18 years old and I'm already a cervical cancer survivor and now i don't get normal periods and ...
  A: Derar Samantha, Thank you again for the information I am familiar with that procedure and once ...
unsure12/11/2007
  Q: I am a 35 yr old smoker and mother of three children I have always had irregular periods since i ...
  A: By what you have told me I would strongly urge! you to go see a doctor and get checked out I say ...
periods12/10/2007
  Q: im a 23 yr old female and i didnt have my period last month and the next month i started it and it ...
  A: I do not want to worry you but it seems to me that your condition is going on too long and you need ...
I was Wondering12/10/2007
  Q: i went to the hospital a few times about lower abdominal pains on my right side and after about 1 ...
  A: There are some programs that you can look into to see if your state has it that will help you get ...
help12/8/2007
  Q: I'm 18 years old and I'm already a cervical cancer survivor and now i don't get normal periods and ...
  A: I need a little more information though such as; what type of treatment did they give you for your ...
lump or bump near in my vigana11/20/2007
  Q: and I have a lump near my vigina, It's not really near in my vigina, it's in the right lip. It's ...
  A: I maybe nothing but it is better to know early on what is going on since that bump is not natural ...
dont knwo if im pregnet11/18/2007
  Q: Well the last time i had sex was june 26th. I have had morning sickness all week. We havnt used ...
  A: But I would say that you were playing with "fire!" when you had un-protected sex not once but twice. ...
Questions about first time intercourse vaginal issues11/12/2007
  Q: and I have an issue. My girlfriend and I recently started intercourse, but her vaginal area is under ...
  A: Sometimes the female area there can be sensitive to the spermicidal on condoms that is best tested ...
Leaking11/5/2007
  Q: One of my breasts was leaking a rusty yellow color randomly as i was in the shower. It really hurts ...
  A: This is not normal to me and especially if you are having pain. Also is there is breast cancer in ...
pains10/21/2007
  Q: I am 21in the past2 mo's my period has been xtremely irregular spotting for 2 days. I also have ...
  A: It could be nothing but then again it could be a medical problem that only a doctor can find and ...
Vaginal Discharge10/18/2007
  Q: Just a quick, possibly odd question for you... I'm 18 years old, and my discharge is usually quite ...
  A: It maybe nothing but then it is better to be safe than sorry. Hope I have helped some God Bless ...
Menstral Cycle10/15/2007
  Q: Every month when i start my monthly cycle i get a cold (runny nose, fever, head ache, ect.). I ...
  A: I would suggest that you go see a professional and let them know what is going on I have never heard ...
Very painful during/after sex10/5/2007
  Q: Me and my boyfriend have not had sex for a week or so. Today when we did, everything was fine until ...
  A: I would urge you to go see a doctor just to get checked out by a professional. Also you did not say ...
what is it10/4/2007
  Q: my vigina is ichy, read and swelling a bit but i dont have any strange discharge, and i dont have ...
  A: It maybe nothing then again we want to be sure sometimes you become allergic to washing power's that ...
yeast infection, late period, spotting10/2/2007
  Q: My last period was on August 25. I am normally on 30-day cycles, however that one was 38 days. I ...
  A: In my opinion you will need to see an OB for the yeast problem as well as your monthly. It is better ...
abnormal paps.9/27/2007
  Q: and in a struggle.Ive had abnormal paps for about a year that were low-risk,then 3 months ago the ...
  A: In my opinion you need another health insurance for I HAVE NEVER! heard of an insurance that will ...
some curious9/27/2007
  Q: i wonder something, why hymen can broke by sport actities but we dont know or hurt,and no blood, ...
  A: I have just come back from a health fair where we had a OB nurse there and someone ask the question ...
weird9/23/2007
  Q: ok, this may sound weird, but few days ago my nipple started tingling, i dont kno why its doin this, ...
  A: It could be "nothing" but then again we want to make sure IT IS NOTHING! Sorry I could not be of ...
vigina infection9/16/2007
  Q: my mother is 49 an is going though her menopause. she has them undercover but the problem is, she ...
  A: If she doesn't have insurance then she can go to a community hospital and see about getting ...
cramps9/11/2007
  Q: I have pain in my very lower bottom left side of my stomach, almost on my pubic bone. Also I have ...
  A: In my opinion I would seek a second opinion from another doctor or at least get a better explanation ...
Vagina, Enema, Rough Sex pain9/11/2007
  Q: This is an odd situation, I know. I had an old boyfriend come into town unexpectedly while I was on ...
  A: I fear that you have done some damage to your delicate vagina and STOP LISTENING TO YOUR FRIENDS! At ...
Prescribed medication9/5/2007
  Q: I recently had a full laparascopic hysterectomy leaving only my cervix. My doctor prescribed ...
  A: You do not need to be un-sure about your medicines it could turn out deadly. God Bless Navita
History of Ovarian cysts and Cervical Dysplasia8/31/2007
  Q: I am a 30 yr old mom with a history of mulitple ovarian cysts and surgeries. I have a family history ...
  A: I think that you should be slightly concerned but not to the point of making yourself sick. If the ...
Gas trouble8/30/2007
  Q: I feel very lazy at all time, no proper digestion and i affected by gas trouble also. please help me ...
  A: You have to move your body around to help it move stuff around such as gas this is the only cure ...
dryness8/29/2007
  Q: Lately I have been really dry during sex and I dont know why. I thought it was from the nuva ring, ...
  A: have you ever heard of the saying " getting too much of a good thing?" Well in your case that may ...
ankle swelling8/29/2007
  Q: It's been 4 day's since my both ankles have swelled and the swelling gets worse at the end of the ...
  A: I was out of town for the Labor Day Holiday. You may be having water gain or some type of ...
obsessed with cleaning8/28/2007
  Q: Hey i got a problem im still a virgin cuz in my case the hymen gotta be attached for my wedding day ...
  A: I say this because people can make up feel so concerned about something that we become consumed by ...
blood after period8/28/2007
  Q: ! i dont know how to start umm 3 months ago i had my period then when i knew i was done from it i ...
  A: Depending on how "hard" you finger yourself can make you bleed a little and also there is some ...
No Period After D&C8/24/2007
  Q: After my 2nd daughter was born in November I had a continuous period until May 30, 2007 which was ...
  A: When I was just a junior in high school my period stopped, I was overjoyed as I hated my period. It ...
hpv8/22/2007
  Q: i went to a gynogologist and they called me and told me that i have hpv,few days before the pap ...
  A: HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that "could" give women cervical cancer. BUT! not all the time ...
Feeling sick after intercourse8/20/2007
  Q: I've have begun to notice that whenever i have unprotected sex. i feel sick and nauseated ...
  A: Now I have heard of people been allergic to a lot of things and if you notice that you become ill ...
Abdo pain8/18/2007
  Q: Is it possible for a tampon to remain inside undetected for several weeks. The reason why I sound so ...
  A: It could be possible that you inserted it too far and with you walking and moving it may have gone ...
22 years old. No period but there is no way that I'm pregnant8/15/2007
  Q: I saw that you answered a similar question. The difference is that I have not been have abdominal ...
  A: There could be other reasons for your condition and I would urge you to go see a doctor. Sometimes ...
Is this procedure one you would recommend?8/15/2007
  Q: I am an African American who is 64 but I look 40. I did not begin my menses before the age of 12. ...
  A: And thank you for such a complete description on your medical history to date. You seem to have a ...
ASCUS Pap8/6/2007
  Q: I'm 51 years old and had an ASCUS pap result last week. HPV negative. I've only had one sexual ...
  A: I have heard that some perfumed soaps can cause some off-readings in some tests. But I would urge ...
pain in vagina lips (clyorits)8/3/2007
  Q: last night i had sex after one month. I was kinda tired and my boyfriend started to finger me at ...
  A: A lot of times age has to do with our vagina becoming dry and then you can use lubricant to keep it ...
Cramps8/2/2007
  Q: I've hand cramps for about 4 days now and they come and go every hour or so and they are the worse i ...
  A: You did not say if you have taken any medication for your symptoms as your body grows older ...
Pain in side7/26/2007
  Q: Pain radiates from left to right side, very upset stomach, cannot sleep at night. This is ...
  A: First because of her age and because what you have described to me is going on with her. Hope all ...
itchy right nipple7/25/2007
  Q: I am 15 and my nipple itched, so i put finger nail polish on the spot that itched, and then finger ...
  A: I am concerned about the hurting and itching perhaps you can ask your mother again to take you to ...
breast leaking and sore7/23/2007
  Q: my breast are really sore, slightly leaking, mainly if you squeeze. My right breast is leaking clear ...
  A: By the symptoms you describe I would strongly suggest that you go see a doctor and get a mammogram ...
Itchiness...7/22/2007
  Q: I've stumped the doctors/gynos yet again! I had an "outbreak" late last fall of two very itchy spots ...
  A: It seems like you have go the right direction by going to see doctors about this. Maybe you need to ...
frequent periods7/21/2007
  Q: My sister is 14 years old she has been having her periods for two years now they have become quite ...
  A: I have not ever heard of this in one so young before so I would strongly urge you to get your sister ...
hairloss7/19/2007
  Q: I'm a 21 year old female and have lost about half of my hair in only one year. I can no longer wear ...
  A: And if I were you I would continue to search for a doctor that could tell me what is going on. In my ...
vitamin supplements: liquid or pill form7/19/2007
  Q: Which multivitamin supplement is better for absorption into the body: a liquid one or a pill one?
  A: Most doctor's say that anything in liquid form is absorbed faster in the body. But you can probably ...
pain after sex7/18/2007
  Q: i am 31 yr old, and recently had awful terrible pain in my vagina area after sex, it lasted all that ...
  A: It seems to me that you may have had rough sex but if not then you may be drying out more in your ...
over worried?7/15/2007
  Q: ok..i know i asked this question before but i'm still curious. i'm 20 y.o.female. no sex no babies ...
  A: I would strongly suggest that you go see a doctor and have your breast checked out. I am very ...
itching7/14/2007
  Q: i've been experiencing itching in my labia minora for last 7,8 days.it's very mild. and whenever i ...
  A: As you know women get "yeast infections" and that is what it sounds like to me you have. You can go ...
Nipple pain7/11/2007
  Q: I am 15 years old and I have been having nipple pain on my left nipple and i feel a little bump can ...
  A: Keeping in mind I am not a doctor, giving your age and all the hormonal changes that you go through ...
Vaginal Cum7/11/2007
  Q: Umm I'm not an expert on the whole female anatomy so I need help with this one... Well my wife moved ...
  A: How sweet of you to be so concerned with your wife's health keeping in mind I am not a doctor I will ...
pregnant?7/10/2007
  Q: a guy I slept with didnt cum in me but i know theres a possiblity of getting pregnant off of precum. ...
  A: I have always been told that when you do these types of methods that you still run a high risk of ...
Menopause7/10/2007
  Q: How many years does menopause last?
  A: www.menopause.org and on it you can find just about any answer to menopausal questions that you ...
pain in vagina7/10/2007
  Q: Recently I have been getting very bad pain inside my vagina, feels like it is dry and a huge tampon ...
  A: Your body starts to prepare for this life changing event early at times. I do not understand your ...
GROWING PAINS AT 20?7/9/2007
  Q: SINCE I WAS ABOUT 13/14 I NOTICED MY BOOBS WERE GETTING BIG. BY THE TIME I WAS 17 I WAS I WAS A FULL ...
  A: It seems like the size of your breasts maybe the reason for your pain. As for the growth part I am ...
Severe Cramps and Gas during period7/8/2007
  Q: I'm 32 and have two children. My weight is normal and I eat a healthy diet. My last three periods ...
  A: You should not have extreme pain when you pass gas. I would recommend that you go see your internal ...
Menstruation7/5/2007
  Q: Ok. I have no idea how to put this but: I will not, due to personal beliefs get a pap test. So, this ...
  A: You have saddened me by your answer for you have put yourself in EXTREME DANGER! by not going to ...
climax to early7/4/2007
  Q: ..recently ihave been experienceing,climax to early during sexual intercourse with my boyfriend.it ...
  A: It seems to me that you maybe getting TOO EXCITED during sex and that is why you are climaxing so ...
Painful intercourse6/29/2007
  Q: I am at wit's end. Have been to 2 gynocologists who tell me that it is somewhat normal to have pain ...
  A: It maybe the "type" of sexual intercourse you are having that is making it hurt meaning that it may ...
discharge6/27/2007
  Q: we havent had sex yet but we do fool around(fingering and stuff like that)but after he did it the ...
  A: Even fingering you can become "rough" and the lining of our vagina is very delicate so I would urge ...
Itchy6/25/2007
  Q: It gets annoying at school because the itching wont stop. I go into the bathrooms and scratch it but ...
  A: It may be caused by a "yeast" infection that a lot of women get. There are anti-itch creams that you ...
Greenish viginal discharge6/24/2007
  Q: I have had light green viginal discharge and I have tested for all the STD and infections possible ...
  A: I have not heard of a greenish discharge and I urge you to go see your doctor so they can do some ...
Menopause Awareness month6/19/2007
  Q: Is there a menopause awareness month?
  A: FDA News This is a revised version of FDA Press Release P04-94, originally issued September 29, ...
Really confused here!6/17/2007
  Q: I know this is so stupid, 'cos I've asked lots of people on here, but the story is as follows: I'm ...
  A: But I was very pleased to see the detail that you put into your medical history and I would tend to ...
irregular periods6/15/2007
  Q: I'm 15 years old and overweight i used to have a fairly regular period cycle but my last two periods ...
  A: Keep in mind that I am not a doctor and this comes from reading and hearing other people ...
after pregnantcy6/14/2007
  Q: I have 20 months old girl, after my delivery which was Cesarian I haven't had any sex drive since ...
  A: You maybe going through post-pregnancy depression depending how traumatic your deliver was and other ...
varicose veins in uterus6/11/2007
  Q: i have been in pain since before i ever had kids.always my left side,down low and there is lots of ...
  A: I am so concerned because you are in a lot of pain and especially now that it is interfering with ...
Cervical concerns6/10/2007
  Q: In the last four years I have had spotting after sex 5 times. I have a pap every year as I ...
  A: It maybe a hormone thing because of your age which is not old but some women do start there ...
varicose veins in uterus6/9/2007
  Q: i have been in pain since before i ever had kids.always my left side,down low and there is lots of ...
  A: You did not say if you have already asked your doctor this but since you have it in your history of ...
breast enlargement6/5/2007
  Q: i have B cup breasts and i am trying to loss weight which is making my breasts smaller. I was ...
  A: I am sorry to say Amy that since your breasts are mostly fatty cells then when you lose weight they ...
Yeast Infections6/4/2007
  Q: I am 34 yrs old and have noticed that this year I have had reoccurring yeast infections 1 week prior ...
  A: and in this case I tend to agree with what your doctor told you. Sometimes our bodies chemistry gets ...
help me6/2/2007
  Q: So im 19 and i havent exactly have sex yet but my boyfriend likes fingering me frequently because i ...
  A: keeping in mind I am not a doctor. It sounds like you may have a slight "yeast" infection to me but ...
menstrual cycle6/1/2007
  Q: I normally have a five day period but the past week my period ended after the sixth day and now ...
  A: Keeping in mind I am not a doctor but in my opinion and what I have read and heard from ...
bleeding after sex5/27/2007
  Q: I stupidly had unprotected sex and the day after I am bleeding, it can't be my period as I have only ...
  A: I would urge you to go to the doctor to be tested for any STD's since you had un-protected sex I do ...
vaginal discharge5/25/2007
  Q: i am 13 and i haven't gotten my period. I've been getting this, white, gooey, non-smelly white ...
  A: -) And sometimes it takes a little longer for these changes to occur in a girl before you get your ...
What's happening to me ?5/25/2007
  Q: Im susan and im 24 . i have had sex for the first time a mouth and a half ago . a week after ...
  A: You may have hit the nail on the head by saying that you have been having a lot of stress in your ...
strange color???5/23/2007
  Q: I want to know why recently I have been discharging a mucus that is slightly colored (red)? I have ...
  A: I would urge you to go see a doctor I am not sure what Depot is but if it is having side affects ...
Anemia5/21/2007
  Q: My hemoglobin in at 9, and my Ferritin is at 2. I am taking iron supplements and have been for two ...
  A: I have been anemic and the doctor's told me that once I take the iron supplements they gave me I ...
glucose and acetone test positive5/21/2007
  Q: why my urine glucose and acetone test are positive
  A: I would urge you to go see a professional to have them explain to you more fully why this is ...
lower ab pain, etc.5/20/2007
  Q: First, i would like to start by congratulating you on your fight against cervical cancer. I was ...
  A: After reading your letter I have found that it is beyond what I know but I wanted to reach out and ...
what is going on with my body, im really confused and scared.5/17/2007
  Q: last month i had 3 days of pink brown spotting, and that was it, had pg symptoms all the through to ...
  A: I too have no insurance but you can go to your local indigent hospital and get on what is called a ...
itchy vagina5/16/2007
  Q: i am an 18 year old and i have a boyfriend. i recently lost my virginity to him and he is the only ...
  A: I thought it might have been a yeast infection and it is common for women to get these much to our ...
menstrual cycle(period)5/16/2007
  Q: When should I count the first day of my period. Sometimes when I'm schedule to start my period I ...
  A: I would suggest that you ask your OB about this I am sure they will be better able to let you know ...
itchy vagina5/15/2007
  Q: i am an 18 year old and i have a boyfriend. i recently lost my virginity to him and he is the only ...
  A: As for your itchy vagina i could be that you had sex that many times as well as how "rough" the sex ...
pain prior to cycle5/14/2007
  Q: I am 47 had the uterine ballon therapy 10 yrs. ago. It was very successful. For the last few months ...
  A: Just to make sure everything is going ok they would be able to tell you much better than I and run ...
do i have an allergy to my new partners sperm?5/10/2007
  Q: Hi I have been with my partner for 6 months, everytime we have unprotected intercourse, a day or so ...
  A: Our bodies can be very particular and odd at times especially as we age. Meaning we can become ...
question5/10/2007
  Q: My period was late and I finally started. Not it has been a week after. I now have a brown discharge ...
  A: I am not too such what this might mean since I am not a doctor but it could be because your period ...
Hirsuitsm( Dark Short Hairs on Breast)5/9/2007
  Q: I have dark coarse hairs on my breast and chest area. My electrologist assured me that this was in ...
  A: Sorry it took me so long to answer your question but I was having technical problems. I also have ...
Regarding Pregnancy5/7/2007
  Q: I was Pregnant for 9 weeks,then bleeding started and after ultrasound scan my doctor said that my ...
  A: I would talk with a professional to see what went wrong the first time with your pregnancy to make ...
not pregnant but no period!!5/2/2007
  Q: No matter how much stress I am under I always have a period, but not this month. I took a blood test ...
  A: It could be a number of things but until you can have some tests run we can only guess what it might ...
Itchy Vulva5/2/2007
  Q: There is an itchy spot not inside my vagina, or on the vaginal lips, but right next to the vaginal ...
  A: It also could be the type of laundry detergent that you wash your clothes in. It might even be a ...
light irregular periods, swelling/bloating, acne5/2/2007
  Q: Im having a lot of symptoms at the moment and was wondering if you could help. I have been back and ...
  A: I would first advise you to seek out other professionals that may have other tests you can take. ...
Breast tenderness and irregular periods4/24/2007
  Q: I have stopped breast feeding on my right breast 8 months ago and I stopped breast feeding on my ...
  A: It sounds like your breasts just maybe still tender from feeding and sometimes it takes a little ...
Ugly Feet4/24/2007
  Q: Please help: My toes are long, red and ugly – I would love to wear opened toed sandals. The best I ...
  A: We cannot please everyone and even if you had what we call "perfect feet" SOMEONE will find ...
is my boyfriend faithful?4/20/2007
  Q: My boyfriend has Chlamydia infection and so do I now. However I was tested seven months into our ...
  A: And if I am understanding what I have read then I am sorry to tell you that your one and only may ...
DNC/ miscarrage4/19/2007
  Q: I have had 2 miscarrages in the past 6 months. The first time I had a DNC the 2nd I did not. I ...
  A: it is very good that you are going to the doctor and keeping up with what is going on. Our bodies ...
Cysts4/17/2007
  Q: im 18 years old and was diagnosed with having cysts on my overies im extremely worried about this. ...
  A: It maybe nothing to really worry about but I would ask the doctor again about them and make sure ...
menstral cycle4/16/2007
  Q: The last two months my period has been very lite. I have not even filled one tampon during a single ...
  A: I need to know what your age is if you do not mind and do you have a stressful life style or job? ...
female problem4/13/2007
  Q: i lost a baby in january and now all the time i have a horrible pain, comparable to period cramps ...
  A: I too am concerned about your discharge because it is so much!. I do not have insurance either but I ...
Can I make my period come on early???4/10/2007
  Q: I am on ortho tri-cyclen birth control pills and I was wondering is there any way that I could start ...
  A: And I would STRONGLY suggest you do not skip any pills that are for birth control they are in the ...
not getting period4/7/2007
  Q: i stopped taking birth control (the patch) a year ago (april of 06)...i have not gotten a period in ...
  A: It sounds to me like you may have a hormone imbalance BUT! to be sure go see your doctor and explain ...
vitamins and depression4/5/2007
  Q: I am a 28 yr old mother of 4 plus 2 step children, 2 dogs 2 cats and a husband! I have decided to ...
  A: Personally I do prefer taking vitamin's and I even drink a vitamin enhanced water now that is full ...
Mid-Cycle Bleeding/Discharge4/4/2007
  Q: I am 25 years old. For about the past year I have been experiencing a mid cycle period. This ...
  A: Now it may be since you are sexually active and you may be having "rough sex" which can cause ...
Haven't had a period since Jan. 18, 2007 20yrs old4/3/2007
  Q: I am a 20 yr old married women, I have an 8month old baby boy. I am a little concerned that i ...
  A: In my opinion I would have myself looked at for it is not normal for these symptoms to occur. Just ...
Problems with my period!!4/3/2007
  Q: I am a 30 year old mother of 5. I have my tubes tied. I have always had irregular periods. But this ...
  A: There are clinic's you could go to that may not cost you any money or very little. I cannot express ...
Light bleeding after intercourse4/3/2007
  Q: Tonight my husband and I had sex about 2 hours after I went to the bathroom and saw a light pinkish ...
  A: In my opinion there is a strong possibility that your light bleeding was caused by your rough sex. ...
health concern4/2/2007
  Q: I had jaw pain and a swollen lymph node. The ER gave me zithromax for 3 days, the pain went away but ...
  A: And not the one in the ER if you have a regular doctor I would go see them and let them x-ray your ...
pinkish brown discharge3/28/2007
  Q: I had an abortion in December last year, it took a while for periods to get back to normal, I bled ...
  A: I do need to FUSS! at you for NOT TAKING your antibiotics they were given to you for a good reason. ...
my breast3/28/2007
  Q: Ok, im scared. ON my nipple their are little dots all over them, what does that mean?? & also, when ...
  A: I would strongly suggest you see an OBGYN doctor it maybe nothing because being so young your body ...
Missed Period Vaginal Irritation3/27/2007<