NetWellness Women's Health

Why Won`t My Breasts Grow?

Elizabeth Barker PhD, APRN, BC, FAANP,CHE — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:11:00 EST

Question: I am 25 years old and i can just cant`s even fit into an A cup bra properly. I was 10 years old when my period started so its not that i was late in the pubity department. I have tried all sorts of natural methods, tablets, pumps etc which did nothing for me. Is there something wrong with me? I cant . . .

Answer: I can hear the concern in your question.

First, it would be important to have an exam by a provider to determine if all your hormone levels are appropriate. It is hard to tell from just an email communication if everything is OK in that department.

Then I would look to your f . . .

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Costochondritis

W. Miser MD — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:11:00 EST

Question: I had a realy bad cough to the point were I would throw up while coughing. I developed stabing chest pains and I knew it was from coughing. So I did my regular home treatments of Tylenol, rest heat and ice. But the pain was still getting worse even though I was not coughing any more. I went to my do . . .

Answer: The problem with costochondritis is that it takes a while to heal, up to 6 weeks or more. Unlike an inflammed wrist or other joint, it would be difficult to splint the ribs. This, combined with the fact that we take 12-16 breaths per minute, delays the healing process. Continued use of NSAIDs and he . . .

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Chronic Fatigue and XMRV Blood Test

Linda Bernhard PhD, RN — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:11:00 EST

Question: I read that women with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome often have the retrovirus XMRV in their blood? What blood test diagnoses XMRV? My doctor said he does not offer it. Where can I get this test? And would a CBC or MET test show if a woman has a retrovirus?

Answer: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. Unfortunately we do not have an expert who answers questions in your area of inquiry. However, NetWellness may have some general information available that you can access through our search feature . . .

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I Am Not Sure and the Doc Said I Am a Puzzle

Jonathan Schaffir MD — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:11:00 EST

Question: Iam 31 and have been living with very bad pain in my lower ab, into my vaggy and my rectum this pain makes me get into a fetal position and cry helpless and have been going to Dr and nothing seems to be right I really need to get to the bottom of my pain and it caouse for the last 10 years I want my . . .

Answer:

There are many different causes of pain in the pelvis, and it is hard to tell from your description what might be the source.� Some clues that point to the likely source include the nature and location of the pain, the timing of the pain (eg., whether it coincides with menstrual periods or with b . . .

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Weight Loss

Brenda Clark MPH, MA — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:11:00 EST

Question: I have been under alot of stress and if I am stressed then I can`t eat. I have lost 25 pounds. I was talking to my doctor and since I have to eat taking my medications he told me to take them with boost. I am eating now but not as much as I use too. That weight loss is over 10% of my body weight. I . . .

Answer: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. This question would be better answered in the Healthy Weight Center topic. Please look in that topic for an answer to your question.

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Vaginal Discharge

Esa Davis MD, MPH — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:11:00 EST

Question: I recentlly had sexuall intercourse but its been a while. however, now im starting to see some white to light yellow discaharge sometimes its light and at times its sticky elastic. Im a bit worried to what it is and at times i feel discomfort. can you help me please. My body has been changing quiet . . .

Answer: Vaginal discharge that is clear and non-odorous is normal. Vaginal discharge that is discolored (yellow, gray, etc.) or has odor or is associated with vaginal itching or burning or irritation suggests an infection. Most common vaginal infections are bacterial vaginosus, trichmoniasis, GC/chlamydia, . . .

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Oral Body Temperature

Linda Bernhard PhD, RN — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:11:00 EST

Question: Every time I take my temperature it is 36.4. All I find is that a normal temperature is 37. Can you tell me what normal is and is mine normal or low?

Answer: Normal body temperature ranges from 36-38, so you're right in the normal range.

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Primolut-N to Prepare for a Hysterectomy

Jonathan Schaffir MD — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:11:00 EST

Question: Hi.. I am a 44 yr old female who is preparing for a Hysterectomy. Due to consistent heavy periods for most of my life�I am severly anaemic. i have decided to have a hysterectomy. My Blood Count is presently 7.0. My doctor won`t operate until its at least 11. Since�I do not want a blood transfusion,� . . .

Answer: A common reason to have a hysterectomy is heavy menstrual bleeding. This bleeding can be so heavy that a woman becomes severely anemic. However, being severely anemic can also lead to complications of surgery, which is why doctors may take one of several approaches to improve the anemia prior . . .

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Conceiving

William Hurd MD — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:11:00 EST

Question: Dear Doctors, my boyfriend and i have been together for a long time. We`ve talked about having a baby, but we want it to happen on its own. So, with that said, I am on the birth control pill, Ortho-Tri Cyclin Lo, and for a little over 6 months now, we`ve had intercourse somewhere 3-5 times . . .

Answer: Your question is somewhat confusing. You say that you are on birth control pills, but hope to get pregnant. If this is correct, you should stop taking birth control pills if you want to get pregnant.

If you actually stopped birth control pills 6 months ago (which would make more sense), . . .

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6 Weeks No Period, Negative Pregnacy Tests

Lisa Keder MD, MPH — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:11:00 EST

Question: This is my 6th week of not having a period, i was on birth control and had missed a couple of days taking the pill, so i threw out that pack and was going to start back up with a new pack when i got my next period (thats what the directions said to do that came with the birth control). I havent star . . .

Answer: You should repeat the urine pregnancy test on your first morning's urine. If this is negative and you still haven't gotten a period, then you should see your health care provider to have a blood pregnancy test.

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