A week ago, we had a condom mishap. I immediately took the morning-after pill. I should get my period next Tuesday or Wednesday. I have always had some problems, pain, etc. a few days before my period. I am unsure about my breasts, I have slight pain...
Hello, I am taking Desofemine 20. I have taken it for a longer period once, and a shorter period the next time. Afterwards, I experienced slight chest pain/tightness, also under the arm. It has been a while now, could this be related to the pill? Gre...
Good day, I am a 36-year-old male with approximately 20kg overweight and no other pre-existing conditions. Blood pressure averages 130/80. Lately, I have occasionally experienced slight pain behind the sternum. These pains are located behind the ster...
Hello, I am male, 35 years old, and weigh 115kg at 198cm tall. In the past few days, I have been experiencing a pain in the area of my heart. It occurs under my left breast and can be described as stabbing/pressing. However, it is localized and does ...
Hello, My daughter is 15 months old and has had bilateral breast gland swelling for some time. The doctor suspects early puberty, which many young children her age have. An ultrasound and a small blood test were performed. The doctor said that she ...
Hello, I must apologize in advance for my detailed description of certain things. But hopefully, it will help. A week ago, I had sex with my wife and afterwards, I started experiencing problems. There is an inflammation in my genital area. My wife we...
Hello, on Wednesday I had a breast lift and reduction. Yesterday, the drains were removed. Today, in the afternoon, it bled a little bit from the holes again, is that normal?
Dear Dr. Schaaf, Through your website, I have received many helpful answers in the past few weeks, thank you very much for that! About me: 29 years old, female. First thrombosis (lower leg) in 2003 at the age of 16, which led to the diagnosis of a ...
Dear doctors, first of all, the facts: - my wife has had a sore throat and dry cough for about two weeks (occasionally productive). - The sore throat has come and gone, but is currently back. - We have been treating with home remedies such as thyme...
Dear doctor, I am working on an article and would need your assessment on the following recently available genetic test: https://getcolor.com/ - it analyzes 19 genes related to breast or ovarian cancers. From what I know so far: the test is relative...
Could it be that I am pregnant? I feel extremely dizzy and nauseous, I have already vomited, and I am always tired. My breasts are starting to feel tight and I sometimes have a pulling or stabbing sensation in my lower abdomen. Also, there are occasi...
Dear Sir or Madam, A few days ago, I got a permanent make-up on my eyebrows and I didn't think about the possible effects it could have during breastfeeding at all. I found so much conflicting information online. Is it better to stop breastfeeding?...
Yesterday, by chance, I discovered a movable, smooth, firm knot in my armpit. It is painless and measures 2.5x3 cm in size. It is not deep. The skin is neither red nor swollen. I am completely freaking out. Aren't lymph nodes usually deeper? Thank y...
I had an incomplete miscarriage in mid-December, followed by suction and curettage in the 8th week. After a week, there was still some blood residue in the uterus and I received an injection which caused my uterus to contract the next evening, in an ...
I am male, 33 years old, and slim. For some time now, I have been experiencing a pain in the left side of my chest near the armpit. In the past few days, the pain has also extended to the top of my collarbone, and my entire left breast is sensitive ...
I have a general question about the topic of fertility. I am 28 years old. I have a 28-29 day menstrual cycle and have never taken the pill. I experience period pain on days 1 and 2 (day 1 is very intense, then fades). I have had no cysts so far. N...
Hello, so I had breast implants put in 2.5 years ago. Then in October of last year, an iron-deficiency anemia was diagnosed. In April of this year, enlarged lymph nodes were felt under the armpits. From there, everything started. Infection/tumor anem...
How should a short-term hormone therapy with testosterone tablets (40 mg) look like in men? (Dosage, timing of intake, quantity and discontinuation) in order to stimulate the body's own production and get the production going? The values in the blood...
Since I have a great fear of possible metastases, how can they be diagnosed precisely? Are the values of a comprehensive blood test sufficient for this purpose?
Good day, I am about to undergo surgery, but I am not sure if I should go through with it. For months now, I have been experiencing occasional discharge from my right breast. My gynecologist sent me to the hospital for further evaluation, possibly b...
Good morning Dr. ..., Can and should I insist on surgery to remove an enlarged lymph node? I am female, 51 years old and not genetically predisposed to LK-related issues. Last year during an ultrasound, an enlarged lymph node (right armpit) was dis...
Hello, Today we discovered that the house water filter (we live in a rented apartment in the house) has not been changed for years. We have been consuming the water for over a year but have not gotten sick and have not noticed any changes in our hea...
Hello, last Friday an enlarged lymph node was removed from my groin and examined. The following results were found: A 1.5 x 1.0 x 0.5 cm fat tissue excise, with a 1 cm beige tissue nodule. Splitting and embedding in toto. Lymph node: The sinuses a...
I am 38 years old. According to my appointment, I got my period on Thursday but only for 1 day and it was weak. I am not pregnant, I have taken a test. No cyst either, I was at the doctor 2 weeks ago and had an ultrasound of my ovaries. I have not b...
Hello, I (male, 29) have always had hardenings under both nipples. The doctor once said 15 years ago that they could be removed if they didn't disappear on their own. However, I eventually stopped paying attention to it. Recently, I noticed that a ha...
