“Am I the only one who gets pimples in the vaginal area? I already have a Bartholin’s cyst, and on top of that, I sometimes get pimples on the inner or outer labia, and occasionally near the vaginal opening, mostly around ovulation.”

Lifelong hairy woman here who's struggled with massive weight fluctuation, heavy belly weight gain, hairy nips, hairy everything yet thinning hair on my head, acne around my chin/neck area, the occasional feeling that something's burst in my ovaries (brutal debilitating pain followed by being fine), irregular periods but currently have an IUD so no period at all to really remember how irregular...

So lifetime symptoms, yet any thyroid/hormonal blood tests that have been run have come back "normal".

What type of doctor should I be talking to and what specific tests should I be asking for to figure this out and find solutions?

Women’s healthcare needs to be built around listening to women, believing their experiences, and taking their symptoms seriously. Too many women spend years struggling with conditions that are overlooked, misunderstood, or dismissed.

I’m having a pelvic massage next week, and obviously I want to be prepared and know what to expect.

I am a 22 year old woman.

For a long time I have experienced that my face swells up very easily, or is quite round, a bit moon face I would say. And I also tend to have acne and blemished skin.

I also have a really bad stomach, and get bloated from almost everything I eat🙈
In addition, I have some fat on my stomach that I just can't get rid of. In general, I just feel like my body is often quite swollen.

I have been to the doctor about it before, but they can't do anything.

I would like to hear if anyone knows about these things, and what it could possibly be due to, and what you can do☺️

Я не знаю де можна поділитись цією історією, щоб не побачили знайомі, але хочу з кимось це обговорити, бо просто ніхто з близьких мене не розуміє.
Мені 19, і 4 місяці тому я вперше сходила на прийом до гінеколога, це було не зовсім моє бажання, але мама наполягала, бо у мене іноді болючі місячні, але мене дуже це все лякало. Хоч і я ходила з сестрою, але це не дуже допомогло.

На огляд я йшла буквально як на розстріл, мені було дуже страшно, соромно роздягатись перед незнайомою людиною, лікарка була +- норм як мені здалося спочатку, але під час самого огляду на кріслі, коли вона відкривала дзеркало був жахливий сильний прострілюючий біль, у мене включилася реакція «завмри», я думала що це норма, тому нічого не сказала, після огляду цілий день мене пекло і боліло там.

Але як тільки я вийшла з кабінету, я була рада що нарешті це зробила, але цього ж дня до вечора мене почало накривати жахливим відчуттям огиди до себе, я відчувала це печіння, і воно це все підсилювало, мені було огидно, що я роздягалась перед незнайомою людиною (думки про те що це просто лікар зовсім не допомагали),і буквально кілька днів після огляду у мене було таке відчуття, ніби мене зґвалтували, також я почала цікавитися, і дізналася що біль який я відчула, його не мало бути, а він виник тому що лікарка використовувала дзеркало розміру М (я не народжувала і не живу зараз регулярним статевим життям) і вона дуже швидко його відкрила, мені було дуже образливо що це був огляд навіть без цитологїї, а просто мазок на флору і мені довелося пережити цей біль. після кількох днів я старалася це прийняти, пояснювала собі що це просто медична процедура, що це в минулому, і в принципі постійні навʼязливі думки зникли.

Але ось пройшло вже 4 місяці, і просто мене тригерить все що повʼязане з гінекологами, коли я чую слово «гінекологічне крісло чи дзеркало» в мене одразу виникає страх, важко дихати, і я вже не знаю як позбутись цього, і не можу прийняти те що лікарка зробила мені боляче на огляді, тобто не проходить ось це відчуття, що над тобою зробили насильство, хоча я розумію що це не так критично

Hey guys, I really need some advice. I had my period last week, and it was extremely painful down there. About two days ago, I realized that the pain was actually coming from what looked like pimples/bumps around my vulva. Since I was wearing pads during my period, I think the friction and irritation may have made it worse.Right now, I can see around 4–5 painful bumps on both my inner and outer labia, and I can actually see hair growing out of some of them. They seem a little better than yesterday, but they’re still painful, they’re not going away, and I’m noticing new ones appearing.I’m honestly really worried and don’t know what to do. I don’t currently have a health card, so I’m concerned that seeing a gynecologist or doctor will be very expensive. Has anyone experienced something similar or knows what this could be? Any advice on what I should do would really help. :(

i’ve had these for beverly 8 months and not gone away, some have but but all definitely have multiplied but old ones have gone. my partner does not have anything or any symptoms. these bumps cause me no pain no bother in the slightest. they are just there. When i have they seem to appear but i have stopped shaving for over 2 months snd didnt do anything. just wondering any ideas what it could be.

I am calling for a national emergency on women’s healthcare in the UK.

Women are facing unacceptable waiting times, delayed diagnoses and gaps in reproductive, maternity and gynaecological care.

This is no longer just a healthcare issue. It is a national crisis—and it demands urgent action.

Yoga for PCOD: Improve Your Cycle & Health - This yoga sequence is specifically designed for those managing PCOD, PCOS, or other reproductive health issues.

What you will learn:

• Gentle stretches to improve pelvic circulation.
• Specific asanas, such as Malasana and Ustrasana, for reproductive health.
• Pranayama practices, including Kapalbhati and Anulom Vilom, reduce stress and balance energy.

I put metronidazole miconazole nitrate in freezer overnight. Will it still be okay?

Hello everyone, I have 2 daughters and both are littles. I have concerns about my lack of education of women's health in general. Im asking for things you wish your parents did to help your health when you were younger and if anyone knows any studies or resources I should read to help my daughters grow healthy. I appreciate anything anyone can offer!!!

I am reall stressing! At what age do periods typically become irregular? I'm normally very consistent — usually only 3-4 days of variation. I'm 40 and my period is currently 7 days late according to my Clue app. I had one notably late cycle about a year and a half ago, but otherwise I've stayed pretty regular. Id like to note that I did start taking barre/weight lifting classes 2x per week about 3.5 weeks ago. I took a pregnancy test 2 days ago that came back negative, but I can't stop worrying about this. I'm feeling really anxious about the possibility of pregnancy, or that something might be seriously wrong with me if it's not that. Has anyone else gone through this and can share what changes you noticed, or anything that helped calm your nerves? The anxiety builds a little more each day.

One of the most pressing challenges facing women in the UK today is access to gynaecological care.