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Menstrual Cramps

I have these intense painful cramps during periods If I don't take medicine it lasts for a complete day which is too unbearable for me. I also use a hot water bag but it doesn't help me. I was thinking is there any remedy or syrup something I can drink so before my period so that there is not much pain in period.

Persistent Vulvovaginal Itching and Odor

For the past 6 to 7 months, I have been experiencing persistent and intense vulvovaginal itching accompanied by a foul-smelling vaginal odor and even white discharge. The discomfort has been ongoing for half a year without resolving, and I would like to undergo an evaluation—including any necessary exams or swab tests—to identify the underlying cause, whether infectious or dermatological, and receive an appropriate prescription treatment plan.

Postpartum period

I am 15 month postpartum and breastfeeding. My normal cycle is of 40-45 days. I got my last period is on 12the July and from 7th August I am having light bleeding. Is it normal

Good Afternoon gynecologist

Is it normal in second and in third trimester to have up to 15000 WBC count ? ... ... . . . . .. . . .

Symetrical iugr placenta insufficiency

My wife had week 29 color doppler ultrasound and the fetal growth showing each part almost 2 week behind proportionate. HC, AC, FL all are equally behind. And she had placental insufficiency since week 12 and baby unambilical cords are normal. So, is this a genetic issue or because of placenta? Because placenta insufficiency cause asymetric iugr but ours showing symetric. Please advise

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Doctors
Dr. John Steve Russ - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. John Steve Russ Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Class of 1977, Medical School, Medical degree, DO) 49 years experience Affordable Care Health Clinic
6 recommendations Rocky Fork, COLUMBUS
Dr. Richard Oshaughnessy - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. Richard Oshaughnessy Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internship-Internal Medicine, Class of 1973, Medical Education) 53 years experience The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. Uma  Ananth - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. Uma Ananth Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Residency, Medical School, Medical degree, DO) 51 years experience Comprehensive Women's Care
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Dr. Stephen R Richards - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. Stephen R Richards Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Class of 1979, Medical degree, DO, Medical School) 47 years experience Womankind
Columbus 43219, COLUMBUS
Dr. James J Perez - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. James J Perez Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Medical School, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internship in Rotating Internship, Medical degree, DO, Medical Education) 48 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS