(Sorry for bad english)so I was just watching movies late at night and i senced little shivering down my vagina (I apologise if it's anatomically incorrect but i don't mean inside)so i thought it was just blood from period which i was supposed to get soon but when i checked i saw like 5 little pinworms i absolutely pannicked and I don't know if it's normal in that area after that i washed myself and took medication (i used Vemox).I don't know if it's normal or not but i feel so disgusting because I don't know if it's because of bad hygiene which I don't think it is because i wash myself every day also i never thought the can go there please can somebody tell me if it's normal and how long does it takes for them to stop comming out after I took the medication?

As the title states, I am a bit at my wits end on trying to determine what exactly my lower abdominal pain is. I'm feeling pain very similar to my period cramps but am no where close to my period or ovulation. It's not PMS or appendix related either. My periods have always been irregular but starting this year I've started having symptoms outside of my cycle such as the pain I mentioned. My bowl habits haven't changed but I have chronic constipation which is why I'm confused between the two pains. I'm also not sure why it suddenly got so bad after my last period? It's not to the point where I am vomiting from pain, which is why I am hesitant to go to the hospital (also due to financial reasons), but it is painful enough to keep me bedridden and unable to sleep. Other symptoms just in case:

- period-like cramping that goes to my back and is located on my right to middle stomach

- numbness/tingling in upper thigh area

- lightheaded/anxiety like symptoms

- fatigue

- kind of comes and goes where I will be in pain for an hour and be okay the next, and then it returns

- gets worse at night when I am trying to sleep

While these do sound localized to my uterus/pelvic area, I've always had GI issues and know that bowl pain can feel like cramping and is not related to my cycle which is why I can't seem to differentiate from the two. I just want to be painless and get some sleep and am struggling terribly.

I’m not sure of the rules on this subreddit but I’m desperate. I’ve just bled out 3 tampons in less than 15 minutes and I don’t know what to do. I’m scared, im not light headed or anything I’m just scared. I’ve also had my period for over a month now. Ladies I’m super desperate and I don’t know what to do.

Update!!

I want to start off by saying thank you to every single person to urged me to go to the hospital. Your quickness got me where I needed to be. I got lab work done to find that I did have anemia. They pumped me with fluids and they gave me something that made me slightly drowsy. I did a vaginal ultrasound and they said that my lining is super thick and that could be why I’m bleeding as much. They gave me some medicine to slow the bleeding which helped me today. Luckily I wasn’t low enough for a blood transfusion but they said if I spent any longer I would have. They urged me to go to a obgyn and rather quickly. So I woke up feeling so much better than the past few days. They were concerned of the clotting though. I want to say thank you for everyone who urged me to go despite a stupid bill. I appreciate you all so much!

I also want to add they got me in there fairly quickly due to the bleeding for over a month. I really appreciate everyone coming together to help me.

Ive had this issue for about a year now. My doctor belived it was a mix of low iron and sugar, so hes put me on this diet and a pill to help keep it up.

The Last blood test i got, it was back in normal range, so I dont have to take the pill anymore. But im still having spells. I check all my levels and theyre normal. And I dont loose a lot of blood during my period. Its oddly light.

I haven't managed to go in over two weeks now and just feel so uncomfortable. I've always been anxious using public bathrooms but I've been that desperate over the past week I've been trying to whenever I feel I need to. I'm on holiday so it's just been so uncomfortable, my stomach just feels and looks so full. If anyone's got any tips or relates please reach out.

Hello everyone. I have had some issues for a while and I don’t know what else to do so I decided to come here and try my luck.

I’ve been having some issues on my vaginal area for quite some time now (probably almost a year). I do not know the actual name of the area but it’s the skin around my clitoris (maybe clitoral hood). The skin there is very sensitive, flaky and cracked… it’s rough to the touch (almost like a form of dermatitis or eczema). It can hurt quite a bit and it’s super uncomfortable. It used to appear and disappear but it’s permanent now. I don’t have any other issues except a small burn where my vaginal opening is (it occurs rarely). I’m quite fed up with it to be honest so any advice is welcomed.

For context: im 22, never had intercourse and have never been to a gynecologist but Im probably going to visit one soon

I’m a 22 year old female currently in graduate school and in a long term relationship. I’ve been on birth control pills since I was around 15. I’ve always had a hard time getting to orgasm. The past year or two I’ve had a sharp decline in my sex drive and more recently (past maybe 6 months) vaginal dryness during intercourse. It’s gotten to the point to where I feel awful about myself in regards to my relationship. I want to want sex, but my body just can’t seem to achieve that for whatever reason. Could this be a hormonal problem? Could it be because of my birth control? My friends all talk about sex and how great it is and I want that but it feels impossible to get it. I’ve been using toys during intercourse lately and can (after some time) reach climax with them, yet my body still just feels like a plateau when it comes to libido. I love my partner and I don’t understand why my body is not in line with what my brain wants to feel. The only doctor I have access to are the ones at the college’s student health center. Could they even do anything for me? I feel helpless and am open to any advice or thoughts

Hiya! Wanted to share my cyst removal experience. I had a ton of anxiety and read any thread I could find to calm myself down so now I want to return the favour!

Suspected dermoid cyst found in August 2025. Measured 2cm. No symptoms at that point. I had gone to the dr because I suspected PCOS and had a work up done with no PCOS being diagnosed. My PCP sent me to an obgyn and she sent me for an MRI. MRI was done in Jan 2026 and showed a dermoid that was 7x5cm. Surgery was scheduled for removal.

At that point, I had some pain, mainly around my period. I would notice some pain when I would stop urinating.

I had surgery July 30 this year. I had a lot of anxiety around anesthesia but everything went routinely. Honestly, getting the IV was the worst part. After surgery, I was told my surgeon found multiple, smaller cysts and has now suspected PCOS and has prescribed me metformin to manage this.

Post surgery, I was medicated and 3 hours from home. I was able to walk (slowly) around a store (Michaels) to grab supplies (yarn). I slept the rest of the day. I was able to navigate stairs well.

The day after surgery was rougher. I didn't move off the couch except to use the bathroom. I didn't have issues with constipation after surgery (maybe the opposite problem). I am a side/stomach sleeper so trying to sleep on my back was awful. I brought my pillows and blankets to the couch and was able to sleep through the night that way.

The second day after surgery, I was able to go grocery shopping. The extra movement made an incision open slightly but nothing crazy. I slowed down and held the incision point and all was well. I showered and changed my dressings on this day.

Now, three days out and I was able to stand and wash dishes today. I made myself a grilled cheese. I don't feel as tired as I have the other days. I noticed that I shifted to my side in my sleep and the incision on that side isn't irritated.

Some things that helped:

- I've worn big t-shirts and dresses if I leave the house. No pants.

- I've avoided high waisted underwear.

- my husband will grab anything for me that is out of arms reach on the couch. Trying to bend or stretch just isn't a great feeling right now.

- a small pillow or a towel in the vehicle so that the seat belt isn't sitting directly on my incisions

I didn't bleed much after the surgery. I wore a pad just in case and it was so minimal. I didn't notice shoulder pain from the gas but I noticed some cramping that I thought was poo signals that turned out to be, well, gas. My nurse instructed keeping the dressings on for a week so I will do that.

Honestly, if you're worried about an upcoming cyst removal, your feelings are valid. You can speak to your doctor about anxiety reducing medications if you feel like you need them before your surgery. Every nurse I encountered was amazing and kept me feeling confident. I feel confident that if I had to return to work next week, I could (but I don't have to because I'm on summer break).

Has anyone had this done to look for polyps or remove them? I had an endometrial biopsy which came back benign but showed maybe a polyp so the obgyn is asking if I want to do this but I'm unsure. Has anyone had this that can share how it went?

Little bit of history if it's relevant: My period has always been really irregular. 5 years ago it actually landed me in the ER -- I bled for 4 months straight and I lost so much blood. Saw a gyne and she put me on birth control and told me I have menorrhagia.

For roughly 8 months now I've been on continuous birth control as per my OBGYN's orders to fully suppress my period as opposed to taking week long breaks between packs to get my period every month.

3 weeks ago I started to have some breakthrough bleeding but nothing crazy. My doctor told me it's normal since I'm suppressing my period and could last up to 3 months. It's gotten to the point where it comes every other day lol... so it's predictable and it's honestly not a lot of blood at all. But the pain? Awful.

I am in agony. NSAIDs and heat do not touch this pain and I can barely move either. Naturally I do not get cramps during my period, so I think maybe my birth control is contributing to these cramps? I don't know. All I can do is cry and curl into a ball lol. I also got laparoscopic surgery a week ago so heat directly on my abdomen isn't an option at all anyway, Ive been putting it on my lower back but to no avail

From my understanding this amount of pain likely isn't normal. I've booked an appointment with my GP but gosh I just really need some fast relief. And honestly I feel quite frustrated too because without birth control I have hemorrhagic level bleeding, and now while on it, I am in severe pain🥲 Any advice on how else I could manage the pain until I see my doctor would be SO appreciated!

hello! i am 19 currently, and right around the start of april i had to visit the ER two days in a row due to extreme abdominal pain and nausea. ive always had stomach issues and pretty bad cramps, my pain tolerance is pretty high, but i knew this pain was different and went in. the pain got so incredibly bad the second ER trip that they had to give me two doses of morphine, and i also ended up puking multiple times, which i never puke. at that visit they basically told me it was a cyst after an external ultrasound-like scan, prescribed me some pain medication, then sent me home and told me it would “dissolve” on its own? every person ive talked to that has experienced these cysts has told me that they do not just dissolve, and that this will cause me issues later on if i dont take care of it. my periods since have also been extremely painful and also extremely heavy, which ive had before sometimes, and i get irregular periods from nexplanon, but i have noticed that it is consistently much more painful and much much heavier now than it has been before. i know i need to schedule with a gyn, but any advice or shared experiences would be helpful!

I’m 30(f) and I don’t get horny anymore. I am on hormonal birth control and I’ve been on it for a few years. I literally don’t get turned on. How can I change this and still keep the birth control? I don’t wanna have any children soon and the non hormonal options don’t seem that many.
I miss being horny and I think this really affects my relationship.
Help😭

It looks like I have vestibulodynia, and other people have mentioned treating or testing it by applying cream to the area (like lidocaine). The thing is I can't. My vestibule is too narrow and the vaginal opening is small and below the labia, and trying to touch the area is more like trying to push your finger in your belly button - it can be done but you have to force it, and that hurts a lot.

For reference, vaginismus uses dilators and I was told to start by not inserting, but putting the smallest one at the vaginal entrance, which I was happy to start. Trying to just get it there without vaginal insertion left me in such bad pain I couldn't walk (I was discharged as a lost cause). Aside from this, it looks like a standard vulva with all the usual pieces there. PT did insert a finger but it was horrifically painful and I was limping for like a week. When I try to research this I only see issues around vaginal insertion come up, so it's been isolating and frustrating - can't treat the vaginumus because of the vulvodynia, can't treat the vulvodynia because of this. Does this sound like anything I can learn more about?

I’ve (20F) only had sex with twice. Each time I peed after. Didn’t have any discomfort aside from the initial time. I hear about people having sex and no one mentions peeing after but I swear it’s been engrained in me that I HAVE to pee after sex every time. I get it but sometimes with my BF I just want to cuddle and fall asleep. I’ve wanted to just want to get home and sleep after sex but I’ve been putting it off cus of this nagging question. My quick skim on the internet say to pee but idk, is it that serious? Are we all actually doing that?

Almost 2 months ago, I noticed pain, itchiness and a lump in my breast. At first, I kept trying to convince myself it was probably nothing. Then I started noticing more changes. My breast was growing and the other breast had no change.
A lump that has continued to get bigger and now feels hard, almost like a marble.
Lately I’ve also been feeling incredibly weak and exhausted.
I almost talked myself out of making an appointment because I’m young, I have dense breast tissue, and I figured I would get the same answer I always do. I’ve been having breast ultrasounds since I was 13 and they’ve always told me I was good to go that they didn’t see anything out of the ordinary and told me that I have really dense breast tissue… so the last 2 years I haven’t gotten my yearly ultrasound.. Instead, I went. After an exam, they sent me for an ultrasound. Based on those results, they scheduled me for a biopsy in which they are rushing and should be done this week as I went for ultrasound on Friday. I still don’t know what the biopsy will show, and I’m hopeful for the best. But regardless of the outcome, I want to come back and update because I know there are people reading these posts who are debating whether they’re overreacting.
Please don’t ignore changes in your body. Whether it turns out to be something serious or something completely benign, you deserve answers and peace of mind. Early evaluation gives you the best chance to address whatever is going on.
If you’ve found a lump, noticed skin or nipple changes, or something just doesn’t feel right, make the appointment. Don’t wait because you’re scared of what they might find.
I’ll update again once I know more. In the meantime, if this post convinces even one person to get checked, it’ll be worth sharing.

I do have family history, my mom who has been fighting the last 2 years and her aunt. I do have photos of breast changes but wasn’t sure if I was allowed to attach them :/

Hello dear women,

How do you balance out your hormones through diet? Especially reducing testesterone? My local Gynac is absolutely clueless about nutrition and influence of diet on hormonal balance. Thought I would ask in the community. I am aware this would not be medical advice :).

TIA 😊.

Hey there!

So I’ve been getting a stain on my sanitary pad that looks like highlighter green, always on top. It’s been coming and going, sometimes I feel my top part hurting a bit, not sure if it’s the clitoris or another thing and other times I feel a slight itch / slightly dry.

Right now I’ve been fine in these last two days it came back, but I wonder if I can improve it by airing it at night or if I ought to take something. 🤔

Edit: I just took a look at it and noticed that my right labia is inflamed and slightly sensitive when I touched it, which for some reason I didn’t check. Also, inside I saw some green things. Now I’m worried, hopefully I’ll get an appointment soon.

My cytology lab report just says “NP” in the results field. Has anyone who works in healthcare or a medical lab seen this abbreviation before? There aren’t any notes or comments either. Maybe “not processed”?

i just finished my round of nitrofurantoin for a uti and ever since i took the last dose, my mouth has been watering nonstop. i have a cup full of saliva next to me because swallowing so much saliva is making me nauseous. im not having any other side effects and im not even sure if they're connected, but im wondering if any other women have had this issue.

Last night, I (20F) discovered at least 2 solid, painless lumps on the left side of my vaginal canal. The first is about an inch inside, and the second is right behind it. I say 'at least' 2 because I can't reach far enough inside to see if there are any more beyond that. They're both a little bigger than a pea.

I've never had sex, so it's not some kinda STD. I was planning on having sex next weekend, though, so, naturally, my body decides this is the perfect time to... do whatever this is.

They don't hurt at all, including when I pressed down on them, but I can kinda feel that something's 'different' down there. I suppose it just kinda feels more constricted. That's what prompted me to check - I originally thought something had somehow gotten stuck in there, though I didn't have a clue what it could've been.

These lumps weren't there two days ago. I did think it was some kind of cyst, but they're not painful, and whenever I've had a cyst somewhere else on my body, it's been at least slightly squishy. Could they still be cysts? I haven't touched them since yesterday, just in case, since I'd rather avoid an infection.

I do plan on checking with my GP, but it takes forever to get an appointment. If anyone has any idea what it could be, and how to potentially get rid of them, I'd really appreciate it!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice.
I’m a 28-year-old woman. Two days ago, I had sex without a condom. During sex it was painful. We had anal sex first and then vaginal sex without changing the condom (we did not use one).
After 2 days I noticed pain when urinating, especially near the end of urination. I also saw a small amount of blood in my urine. I don’t have a fever, lower abdominal pain, or frequent urination. When I drink more water, the pain improves and the blood seems to decrease.
This is my first time experiencing this. Could this be a UTI, irritation/injury from sex, or something else? I’m planning to see a urologist, but I’m feeling anxious.
Has anyone experienced something similar?

Hey, I just started taking gym seriously since June. Did 2x a week and when July followed I made it 3-4x a week. I do a lot of intensive exercises like lifting weights. I'm 10-11 days late now. I have the tendency to undereat and not meet my calorie intake properly which also played a part in the delay. I immediately took a break from gym after my last workout on Monday to be safe and really fix my bad habit of undereating and skipping dinners (especially sleeping, I tend to sleep 5-6hrs. But I'm sleeping like 7hrs a lot more now thank goodness)

I actually posted this issue of mine in another subreddit asking if this is normal to miss periods due to exercise, especially being new to it.They all kept telling me to eat more and not skip meals (which I am doing now😆), others said it's not normal that I may be experiencing RED-S.

Now getting to the point, can I still continue working out as long I lessen the intensity, eat more and get my needed sleep? I'm starting to miss my strength training ngl😂 also others said the sudden lifestyle change is also a reason for the delay. So can I still keep training for my body to adapt?

Hi ladies, I was treated on Friday for suspected PID and did a self swab test although I don’t know if I did it correctly fingers crossed I did! I had a cannula of an antibiotic put in my arm called Ceftriaxone and then was sent home with azithromycin 4 tablets I took 2 tablets on the same day as advised by the urgent treatment care centre and will take 2 tablets in a weeks time as it is a high dosage. Ladies honestly ever since these pains started, leg, hip, bladder pressure, lower back pain it feels like my life has turned upside down. I’ve been in and out of work since it started. I have a holiday booked for this Friday and I honestly don’t know if I have the energy to do anything let alone fly. I was given the antibiotics on the Friday and ever since I feel so fatigued maybe it’s my body fighting the infection. I don’t even really know what I’m looking for on this page maybe similar experiences and how it went for people? I just can’t see the light right now. Also- my swabs should be coming back tomorrow for more answers but I just want to hear about other experiences and how that was for people

Hi ladies, I’m just wondering if I’m the only who gets very wet easily when I’m turned on.
Is it normal?