Good evening, my wife and I are expecting triplets after artificial insemination (ICSI). She is 39 years old and in the 12th week. The reason for the ICSI was that I had too few sperm. We had two fertilized eggs implanted, which resulted in twins. ...
I (female, 38) have been having problems with my bladder for a while. Over several years, I used to get a bladder infection 2-3 times a year. However, for the past 2 years, I have had it under control and haven't had any more issues. About a year ago...
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...
Can I use a cream or suppository for vaginal yeast infection even if there is a 1cm long wound/tear on the perineum and the cream will naturally also get into the wound?
Hello, My wife currently has a series of symptoms, the causes and potential connections of which are not entirely clear. Here is the "list"... - Several months ago, unusual tingling/discomfort in one thigh at night, stronger than usual after exerti...
Hello, after noticing a swelling below my left knee on the inside at the beginning of the year, my orthopedist sent me for an MRI. It is said to be a lipoma. Follow-up MRI with contrast dye scheduled for early 2019. Additionally, I have had a thick ...
Hello, I had a pregnancy termination on 10.4.2018 and the bleeding with mifegyne started on 11.4.2918. I went for a check-up a week later and the gynecologist said everything was gone. My next period was on 16.5.2018 and was very heavy. According to ...
Hello, I have a question about birth control pills. About a year ago (maybe even 1.5 years), I stopped taking the pill called Maxim. After 6 months, I started getting pimples. First on my forehead, then between my eyebrows and ears, then on my cheek...
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...
Good evening, my question is directed to a gynecologist. Lately, I have sometimes felt a kind of "foreign body" in my vagina (especially when sitting and walking), and today, while exerting strong pressure, I discovered something (a kind of "growth...
Dear Dr. Schaaf, I have another question. I had a urinary tract infection for which I received antibiotics and then experienced burning/pain in my vagina. You mentioned that it was a yeast infection. I then got my period, which I still have on day 5....
Menopause. Good day. I am 50 years old and have been experiencing various menopausal symptoms for about 2 years (including night sweats, sleep disturbances, heart palpitations, joint pain). My period was very regular and consistent until August 2016...
Hello, yesterday I forgot to take the 1st pill (micro pill Leona Hexal) from the new blister pack for contraception. I took it tonight, but it was about 22 hours late. I also took the normal pill for today. However, I had unprotected intercourse yest...
Hello, I went to the gynecologist because of a bladder infection and he then did a urine test and sent it to the lab. My question is, I had my period at that time. Does that affect the result? Best regards...
Hello, I have a urinary tract infection. At first, I was prescribed a single dose of fosfomycin, which initially cleared it up but it has since returned. I then went to my gynecologist who has now prescribed me Ciprofloxacin Aristo 250mg for 5 days. ...
I am very anxious because you have not answered me yet. Is something wrong??
I have small reddened areas at the urethral opening (on the right below the actual opening). I am female, 59 years old, with no previous illnesses. There is no blood in my urine, no pain, just a slight feeling of tenderness. Could this be a urinary t...
I am in week 6 of my pregnancy and everything was great at the gynecologist's appointment on the 27th of October. However, since yesterday I have been experiencing spotting with clots. It hasn't gotten worse, and it was weaker during the night. I hav...
Dear Dr. med., A brief overview of the history: my husband had a left-sided undescended testicle "corrected" with medication at around 1.5 years of age (the testicle was partially not in the scrotum until primary school age, pendulum testicle? and i...
Dear Dr. Schaaf, In October 2015, as a result of immobilization due to a foot fracture, despite receiving Clexane (40mg daily at that time with a body weight of 83kg and height of 1.65m - I have since lost 10kg), I developed a thrombosis in the fibu...
I have had a posterior wall uterine fibroid since 01/2015, so far not a big deal, as I have no complaints. 01/2016 Sono: 2.64 x 2.81 cm 09/2016 Sono: 5.34 x 3.55 cm Still NO complaints, taking Qlaira and therefore NEVER have bleeding. Should now go...
I have had my IUD for contraception since 04/2010 and have not been to the gynecologist since then. Now my husband is pressuring me to go before I get pregnant again, as we both do not want any more children. The packaging of the IUD says it is effec...
Hello. A polyp was found in my uterus. The outpatient operation including scraping was on 6.1.2016 at the hospital. I have a bicornuate uterus. This is known and was also stated on the referral. Today (12.1) I had a follow-up appointment with my gyne...
Hello, I am 33 years old, I have been taking the contraceptive pill Lamuna 20 for 15 years and have had normal bleeding for years, but usually only need 1 pad per day. During my last period from 2.1. - 6.1., on the morning of the 6.1. there was only ...
Hello, I am 33 years old, I have been taking the pill Lamuna 20 for 15 years and have had normal bleeding for years, but usually only need 1 pad a day. During my last period from 2.1. - 6.1., on the morning of the 6th I only had a light brownish colo...
