This week we saw a wide variety of questions submitted to our community. Women asked about what can cause weekly periods, abdominal pain and if leucorrhea can prevent pregnancy. Our moderators provided resources and answers to these health questions as well as many others. Do you have a health question you need an answer for? Post it to our community, and we promise to respond within 24 hours.
Here are some of our top ASKs in the EmpowHER community this week.
1. Why am I experiencing weekly periods?
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A: If you are bleeding every week you need to see a doctor to find out why. This is not normal and you may have some sort of hormonal imbalance or other reproductive issue that is causing this.
2. I have endometriosis, but why does my stomach feel hard and hurt when I lie on it?
A: Call and schedule an appointment with your gynecologist. Your physician knows your history with endometriosis, what birth control pill has been prescribed and most importantly, can do a physical exam. Any necessary diagnostic tests, like an abdominal and pelvic ultrasound can be ordered.
3. Can my leucorrhea prevent me from getting pregnant in the future?
A: Leukorrhea is a type of vaginal discharge which is normal and is nothing to worry about. Typically it is a white, thin discharge. Sometimes discharge can be a sign of a vaginal infection. If your discharge is yellowish or greenish, smells bad, causes itching, or shows redness, it might be a sign of an infection.
4. I have severe pain in my right armpit going into my breast, what could this be?
A: Pain in the armpit can potentially be caused by: referred pain from the chest, or a blocked and/or infected lymph node. It can also be connected to lumps or tumors that can press on a nerve and cause pain. I highly suggest you see a doctor as soon as possible, especially if the pain increases.
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