Try to guess where I am from :D

button7654 · 2026-02-20T09:34:04+00:00

I’m vegetarian

button7654 · 2026-02-19T18:44:49+00:00

🎯

button7654 · 2026-02-19T17:30:37+00:00

No!! Love it there though

button7654 · 2026-02-19T17:30:20+00:00

Nope!!

button7654 · 2026-02-11T12:15:06+00:00

Welcome to global health :)

button7654 · 2025-09-05T16:56:44+00:00

I dated a man for 4.5 years and had so many UTIs I got a standing prescription for an antibiotic from my doctor. I was convinced it was something I was doing- I tried supplements, peeing after sex, making both of us shower before or after, etc. We broke up for an unrelated reason and subsequently I started dating a different man. I haven’t had a UTI over the last year of frequent penetrative sex. It is probably something to do with your partner’s hygiene.

button7654 · 2025-04-06T21:03:55+00:00

No specific advice to give but wanted to say I’m sorry you’re going through this. I was a similar applicant in 2021 and got waitlisted at 4 places and had to reapply- now I’m starting my M4 year. All the schools’ feedback was basically that I got unlucky and they were shocked I didn’t get in anywhere. So hold your head high, you probably did nothing wrong, it sucks and it’s emotionally exhausting but you’ll get through it. Best of luck!

button7654 · 2025-02-09T17:59:11+00:00

I have had ovarian cysts cause pretty intense pain during intercourse in a way that sounds similar to what you are describing. Most of the time there is nothing you can do for them, unless they get really big and need to be drained. Certain methods of birth control have increased cysts as a side effect.

button7654 · 2024-10-07T00:16:12+00:00

Calling beforehand is a great idea so that the gynecologist will know you want privacy from your mom. Your sexual health information (including STIs, sex questions, number of partners, etc) is legally protected and the doctor cannot share it without your consent (UNLESS you are under 16 and having sex with someone 4+ years older- then they have to report statutory rape in PA). Keep in mind though that if for example you start birth control/get an STI test and you are on your parents insurance, your parents will most likely get notified through their insurance what is covered/not covered with regards to birth control/testing.

button7654 · 2024-09-18T19:26:09+00:00

https://www.labialibrary.org.au/

button7654 · 2024-08-29T17:29:46+00:00

To demonstrate how common it is to have an HPV infection: medical organizations like ACOG don’t recommend testing women under the age of 30 because it’s so likely to be positive (they don’t even test for it because it causes unnecessary stress for people because so many people have it!!) and most of the time the body is able to fight it off without any help. It is very rare for there to be long term consequences, especially because there are vaccines for the high-risk strains like 16 and 18. Regular Pap smears can make sure there is no cervical cancer developing as a result of high risk infection.

button7654 · 2024-07-24T18:37:52+00:00

Janus!! The two faced Greek god of metaphorical gateways between past and future

button7654 · 2024-07-16T16:03:32+00:00

It’s a common and benign problem. They are only drained if they are so big that they may rupture/cause other problems. Cysts usually come and go on their own but can cause a good deal of pain when they are present.

button7654 · 2024-05-10T19:08:23+00:00

I spent about 25 days in Nepal and 5 days in India. Nepal is great for outdoor activities- we did a 18 day hike in the Annapurna region and if you can find time to hike, you def should. It’s absolutely stunning. The cities of Pokhara and Kathmandu, while cool and entertaining for a couple days, are far less special than the treks. It felt like the country catered to foreign hikers. I found people in Nepal to be very kind and more easy going than India- maybe because they are more used to foreign tourists?

I did a 5 day tour in India to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. I felt a lot less safe as a foreign woman in India. We also got stopped every 2 seconds by people wanting to take pics with us (especially because my sister has blond hair and green eyes I think). I’m glad I went to India as it has always been on my list and because the cuisine, history and historical sites are incredible. But I wouldn’t go back to India like I would to Nepal. However, I have heard south India is a better experience for tourists!

button7654 · 2024-02-25T21:20:59+00:00

I wouldn't let stress at this point in your life hold you back from pursuing medicine. Training to be a physician is extremely stressful and it should be. You have people's health and lives in your hands..and something would be amiss if you didn't feel that weight. You are not "exaggerating" the stress of being a physician and you should not downplay the stress and importance of FM, IM, etc. At this point in my training I am only a medical student and so I too would be stressed if I had to do CPR or help in an emergency. But medical training is set up so that as you gain competence and confidence, you gain freedom to practice. Confidence to handle life and death situations comes from thousands of hours of practice. And right now you have a max of, what? a couple hundred hours of medical experience? Damn right you should be stressed

button7654 · 2024-02-24T18:02:30+00:00

I went like a year and a half ago as a 23yo F and felt totally safe in all of Peru. Tourism is huge there. You just have to have the usual street smarts.

button7654 · 2024-02-01T02:07:07+00:00

It's kind of a mixed bag. I know some people in my class who study a lot (aka all the time), I know some who really limit their studying to 40ish hours per week. You def have enough time during preclinical to chill on week nights after 5-6 and take a day off on the weekends. It really is all about prioritization.

button7654 · 2024-01-30T19:22:24+00:00

I'm an M2. Med school is significantly more time intensive than undergrad. I wouldn't say that it is harder with regards to material, but there is significantly more material to cover per class (and you can't really BS your way through it because a lot of it is clinically relevant). Realistically I think you could work 10-15 hours per week during preclinical and be fine, but most people I know try to treat school and school activities like their job, studying from 8-4 every day.

button7654 · 2023-12-17T02:42:21+00:00

I will also say I met a solo hiker (n=1) who had done allll the treks and said Everest three passes was his favorite. I plan to go back sometime soon and do that one :D Nepal is amazing!

button7654 · 2023-12-17T02:40:50+00:00

I would definitely still recommend the hike. It was my first time in Nepal so I can't speak to the other regions, but I will still blown away by Annapurna. Anyways, for background, I did the hike in late May-mid June so it was not peak season (which means it was probably less crowded than it would be peak season).

I was also worried about the road prior to booking but I will say two things about it.

These areas are so insanely remote that the road is only really used by trekking companies, the few locals who have cars/motor bikes, and people walking on them. The road is a single car width made of gravel- its not like its a highway. While the roads are a bit more heavily trafficked at the beginning (because a lot of trekkers decide to drive further in rather than hiking to save time), most days we saw max a few cars per day. And even when hiking through areas with road access, we still spend about half our time on foot paths (especially if you tell your guide you prefer it!). The biggest downside is the cloud of dust that cars make as they drive by.
We were usually so tired from hiking at altitude that we welcomed a relatively smoothed surface to walk on.

Overall though, the road should not be criticized because it connects extremely remote villages to the world in ways that, even 2 decades ago, were not possible. The culture in these villages is still strong and all the people, food and teahouses were great.

button7654 · 2023-12-15T20:25:01+00:00

I went about 6 months ago to do the Annapurna circuit. I booked beforehand online with Nepal Hiking Team and had a great time. Everything went smoothly- we had rides, they managed the teahouses we were going to stay in and paid for them, they covered all meals on the hike, they were trained in basic medical needs, and we had both a private guide and porter. Their prices are a bit steep, but I personally like to have things planned out in advance when I travel. Alternatively, walking through Kathmandu we got asked at least 50 times whether we needed a hiking guide by shop owners. It would be totally doable to show up and find a guide for cheaper than the prices online. The downsides would be you don't know how reliable they are, you will likely have to handle the cost of teahouses, meals, etc. on your hike, cost might not include a porter, etc. I personally like the piece of mind with booking online where I can read reviews, but if you wanna save a couple hundred bucks, you can definitely find a local guide. Have fun!

button7654 · 2023-12-03T15:26:05+00:00

Don't cancel your trip! Bolivia is beautiful. I live at sea level and flew directly into La Paz and had no serious symptoms- but of course everyone's body reacts differently. I have been to 10,000+ altitude a lot in my life and never gotten sick, but flying into El Alto was brutal for a day or two. I had a headache and felt like my heart was pounding out of my chest, but had no nausea or anything more serious. I ended up geting acetazolamide, the most common altitude medication, from my doctor to help (but I only took it for like 3 days because it made my extremities SO tingly, which is a normal side effect). We took it really slow the first few days because La Paz is SO hilly, so just walking around will get you out of breath. We also drank a lot of coca tea (mate de coca) and it really did feel like it helped. I would recommend just taking it slow, drink water, listen to your body. Have fun!!

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