Sexuality/Sexual Health

• If you get pregnant after using a condom, will the fetus be affected by nonoxynol-9?
• When is the best time of the month to conceive?
• How soon is the pill effective? And do you need to take it at the same time every day?
• Does penis size matter?
• Assuming a monogamous relationship between two "healthy" people, is there any hazard to swallowing semen during oral sex?
• I am in therapy for being molested as a child, and I have no physical sensations in my erogenous zones. Is there a condition that could cause this besides the abuse?
• What is safe lesbian sex, and what exactly IS a dental dam?
• Does body temperature affect fertility?
• I always thought HIV always led to AIDS and AIDS was always fatal. Am I wrong?
• What the chances are of getting the AIDS virus when performing oral sex on a women? What about herpes?
• Can a doctor tell whether you've had a miscarriage?
• Is it possible for a doctor to tell if I have had anal sex, just by me receiving a regular physical?
• For the past 5 years I have had NO sexual desire whatsoever. How can I restore these sexual feelings?
• How much sexual contact is allowed with mono?
• Is masturbating good for you?
• Condoms and pregnancy risk ...
• I want to have children. When should I stop the Pill?
• Can a vasectomy be reversed?
• Side effects from IUD
• Does the Pill increase chances of a stroke?
• Can AIDS/HIV be transmitted via breast milk?
• Condoms: spermicide or no spermicide?
• Once you have had unprotected sex with someone, is there any point in using condoms later?
• I have a few questions about HIV...
• How long does HIV stay alive?
• Can I catch herpes from my boyfriend; he has no sores?
• Are bumps on my penis genital warts?

Nutrition

• I'm anemic and I get woozy when I exercise. What can I do?
• How can I lose weight when dieting and exercise don't work?
• What are the benefits and risks of the new drug DHEA?
• Which is better for weight loss, fenfluramine or Redux?
• Can potassium stop leg cramps?
• What foods can't you eat if you have diabetes?
• I weigh 294 lbs. and eat when I am unhappy, moody, angry. Never when I am hungry!
• My boyfriend won't eat vegetables -- what can I do?
• My fingernails don't grow very much ...
• When would Vitamin A be toxic?
• About antioxidants.
• How can I overcome food cravings?
• Do those "burn fat quickly" pills work?
• Which vitamins should I take?
• Is it possible that my diet is too low in fat?
• What is max dosage for melatonin?
• Can chromium help me lose weight?
• Does ginseng work?

Fitness/Sports Injuries

• I have a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in my right knee -- is a repair necessary?
• Since kneeling down six months ago, I can't bend or extend my knee without sharp pain. Could it be something serious?
• What is a rotator cuff tear and how is it repaired?
• I have tendonitis in my right arm and leg, caused by calcium deposits. Does this mean that I shouldn't take calcium supplements? What causes charlie-horses?
• I would like to know why I have shin splints and how do I get rid of them?
• What is the best way to treat patella ligament tendonitis (jumper's knee)?
• I have been diagnosed with inflamed tendons ...
• How can I decrease the effects of exercise-induced asthma?
• To control arthritis in my knees I take ibuprofen...
• I have foot pains. Should I be concerned?
• Why do my knees ache?
• I hurt my back jumping off a cliff ...
• What are my options for back rehabilitation?
• How do I caclulate body fat percentage?
• What is Leptin? Is it an anti-obesity drug?
• I want to start exercising again ...
• Is there a correlation between weightlifting and acne?
• Safe speed for weight loss?
• Too much fat?

Common Ailments

• Are skin tags serious?
• My lips get so dry that I pick them until I get the top layer of skin off.
• How can I get rid of my acne?
• How do you get ringworm and how contagious is it?
• I'm allergic to cats -- is there a shot I can take to help?
• When should you be concerned about a tick bite?
• Can floating eyespots be treated and cured?
• I was an extremely active alcoholic until two years ago, and was diagnosed with hepatitis. Could the booze have caused the hepatitis?
• Why did my son's medication make his skin more sensitive to sunlight?
• I am 24 years old and have occasional pain in my anus when I use the toilet (so to speak!)
• I have just got over a case of Mono, but there is still a painful white patch in my throat -- is this normal? Also, when can I wrestle again?
• My asthma medication makes my hands shake -- is there anything else I can take?
• I was diagnosed with scarlet fever and the doctor said I could go back to school in 24 hours. Isn't it serious?
• Can I become "hooked" on nasal decongestant sprays and can they raise the heart rate?
• I've had warts on my fingers for years, and I've tried everything. Help!
• What is pink eye? What are the methods of treatment?
• Does diet have anything to do with acne?
• I have been having problems with an ingrown toenail ...
• Why are antibiotics perscribed when a patient has the flu?
• Why does my jaw hurt so much?
• Does garlic really have antibiotic properties?
• Should I worry about a mole?
• How can I get rid of acne on my back?
• What to do about hemorrhoids?
• Any ideas to help insomnia?
• Can cheese cause acne?
• How to treat coughing/sneezing allergies?
• How is strep throat transmitted?
• Does a 57-year-old teacher need a flu shot?
• Could I have mono?
• What is strep throat?
• I have trouble falling asleep at night ...
• How do I treat poison ivy?

Stress/Mental Health

• How can I deal with always needing to achieve?
• What is dysthymic depression and how can you treat it?
• My husband has cancer and has basically given up. Do you know of any resources and support groups on the Net?
• Antidepressants are killing my sex drive. Help!!
• I feel tired all the time ... How can I know if I am depressed?
• What are the side effects of ECT?
• I've got a friend who has panic attacks ...
• What are the major side effects of Prozac?
• My roommate has panic attacks ...

Drug and Alcohol-Related

• How can I ease the withdrawal symptoms of heroin?
• I received a very high quote on life insurance because of my gamma globulin levels (I drink too much). Can you tell me how this might affect my health?
• Why do people like to smoke, and what is the effect?
• What are some of the short and long-term side-effects of amphetamine (speed) use?
• What is the effect of psilocybin (mushroom magic) on the human being?
• Does cocaine affect the liver?
• Are women more affected by alcohol than men?

Women's Health

• What are the side effects of Depo-Provera, and how soon after stopping it can I get pregnant?
• What's this mystery vaginal discharge? Should my monthly discharge be ONLY red?
• How serious is an abnormal pap smear?
• Can sex, birth control pills or hormone treatments slow facial hair growth for women?
• I am a DES daughter. Is hormone replacement therapy safe?
• What are the symptoms of a urinary tract infection?
• When should I be concerned about breast cancer?
• I'm on the pill and have gained some weight. I was told pills with low levels of progesterone reduce this. Is this myth or fact?
• I've been off the pill for six months now and have not yet had a menstrual cycle. I am worried about infertility.
• How common are inverted nipples, and why do I have them?
• I have such awful pains during my menstruations that I sometimes almost pass out.What am I to do?
• I am 23 years old, have not had a baby or significant weightloss, but I have BAD stretch marks -- help!
• Is it true that cranberry juice will help fight urinary infection, or is it just an "ole-wives tale"?
• I read here that doctors can't tell if a woman has had a miscarriage or an abortion -- but I know that it's possible to tell if a woman's been pregnant before. Am I wrong?
• My mother died of breast cancer. I was given an option by my step-mother's doctor to have all of my breast tissue removed and have implants put in. Should I do it?
• I had a mastectomy, and now cannot donate blood or be an organ donor. Why is this?
• What are the risks of breast reduction? I'm tired of being in pain!
• What are some natural methods to increase my breast size?
• Should pregnant women stay away from cats?
• When should I have my first gynecological examination?
• Why do I experience pain during intercourse?
• Should I have a breast lump examined again?
• Should pregnant women avoid vegetables?
• Should I avoid a flu shot if I'm pregnant?
• Relationship between breast cancer & the Pill?
• What are the risks of the Pill?
• Can you become pregnant if your fallopian tubes have been tied?
• Will my second labor be longer or shorter?
• What is the significance of late/missed periods?
• An area in my right breast feels bruised ...
• Are any RU486-type pills available in the United States?
• Pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy
• I've been noticing vaginal discharge ...

Men's Health

• I just had some hair removed from my back (I'm male). Is body waxing harmful?
• Would having a varicocele on one testicle enlarge the testicle over time?
• I tend to lose my erection for a period of time in the middle of having sex. Is this normal?
• I would like information about the procedure and short/long term after-effects of adult male circumcision.
• I am considering getting a vasectomy -- am I risking prostate problems?
• My husband usually gets in five or six thrusts before he comes. What can we do?
• I squeeze my penis just before ejaculation ...
• Can diabetes medication affect erections?
• About testicle self-examination ...
• Can zinc help with a low sperm count?
• Can too much caffeine affect the prostate?
• Is there a cure for Peyroni's Plaque?
• What is the cause of blood in semen?
• Do men need physical exams every year?
• I have an undescended testicle ...

General Medical Questions

• I recently had a tooth pulled and now I suffer from lethargy, weight loss, fever and shortness of breath. What's wrong with me?
• A doctor rushed my brother into heart surgery without letting us get a second opinion.
• How soon after mono is it safe to drink?
• How long is the incubation period for scarlet fever?
• Does carbon monoxide exposure have long-term effects?
• What causes anemia, and how can I cure it without eating beef?
• What causes gray hair, and is it bad for a young person to get gray hair?
• My husband gets severe redness when he scratches his skin. Could this be medication-related?
• Can low blood pressure cause fatigue, and can mitral valve prolapse affect blood pressure?
• What causes iron overload in the blood?
• Can AIDS be transmitted by mosquitoes?
• Lately my feet and ankles have been swelling up and take days to subside. I'm male.
• What are the risks of sleeping in disposable contact lenses?
• How "normal" should my blood pressure be?
• I get occasional heartache -- should I get tested?
• What gland is in the center, lower part of neck, and why would it swell?
• I just had some hair removed from my back (I'm male). Is body waxing harmful?
• What are the side-effects of melatonin?
• How easy is it to catch hepatitis, and once you have it, how do you get rid of it?
• I'm 22 and I have a hair-loss problem. Can you suggest anything?
• I have just noticed the mole in my right underarm is swelling and sensitive to the touch. Should I have it looked at?
• What does it mean if I have a low blood glucose count and what should I do about it?
• I am suffering from gastric ulcers. Can I can get rid of the acidity by controlling my diet?
• What do you think about the new chickenpox vaccine?
• I quit smoking one year ago, and I since gained almost 20 lb. How significant is the change in metabolism?
• What is a blood vessel tumor and how is it caused?
• What are my chances of contracting mono through casual contact, and how long will mono stay in the body after initial infection?
• I'm a 29 year old computer professional and have been experiencing numbness and pain in my arms, hands and fingers.
• Can diabetics donate blood?
• What do you know about the skin disease pityriasis rosea?
• How serious is mitral valve regurgitation?
• How long till my neuropathy subsides?
• Is there any cure for acute sinusitis?
• What about air bubbles in blood flow during donation?
• My hands and fingers are always cold during the winter. What's wrong with me?
• How long do the residual effects of shingles last after all the lesions have disappeared?
• What is the percentage of people who will contract Guillain-Barre syndrome after receiving the flu vaccine?
• What causes a thyroid gland to cease its function in the body?
• What's the easiest way to get my wisdom teeth removed?
• I would like information on meralgia paresthetica...
• Should I worry about my heart fluttering occasionally?
• Can the flu vaccine make me sick?
• What exactly is Tourette Syndrome?
• I've been plagued with central cirrus retinopathy ...
• What is Fibromyalgia?
• Zantac alternatives in treating reflux ...
• My mouth and gums are inflamed ...
• How long do shingles last?
• About post traumatic stress disorder ...
• My skin is sensitive to jewelry ...
• Tell me about multiple sclerosis ...
• How serious is obstructive sleep apnea?
• Two questions about the eye's macula...
• Can watching television cause cataracts?
• What is iritis?
• Tell me about the rare disease "Kikuchi" ...
• What is thalassemia?
• My lymph nodes and a tonsil are swollen ...
• Could arachnoid cysts be causing my migraines?
• I'm considering dental implants ...
• Using a cortisone inhaler for asthma ...
• Long-term effects of a burned tongue ...
• Effects of taking an antibiotic for kidney stones ...
• What can you do about persistent body odor?
• How dangerous is bulimia?
• About cholesterol medication ...
• How do you keep your eyes safe?
• How does strep affect my kidneys and blood pressure?
• General diabetes information.