I have been having some discomfort in my vagina. What can I do to make it go away?

Updated 7 September 2021 under Ask Us.

Great question! Sorry to hear that you are having some discomfort. When our bodies don’t feel right or we are experiencing pain, it’s a normal to wonder what our bodies […]

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Updated 9 September 2021 under Health Guides.

Physical therapy is an alternative therapy that treats injuries and certain conditions without the use of medicine or surgery. This means using physical methods of healing such as heat, massage, […]

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I got my first period about a year and a half ago. It was coming about every month since then, but for the last three months I haven’t had my period. Should I be concerned?

Updated 5 November 2021 under Ask Us.

Great question! Irregular periods are super common during the first few years of menstruation (getting a period). Most girls during the first year of menstruation have at least 4 periods; […]

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Vaginoscopy: A Guide for Parents

Updated 3 November 2021 under For Parents.

Vaginoscopy  is a diagnostic exam that uses a tiny camera on a long, thin, flexible piece of plastic to examine the inside of the vagina. The tiny camera can capture […]

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Vaginoscopy

Updated 16 November 2021 under Health Guides.

Vaginoscopy  is a diagnostic exam that uses a tiny camera on a long, thin, flexible piece of plastic to examine the inside of the vagina. The tiny camera can capture […]

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Fisioterapia del Suelo Pélvico

Updated 9 September 2021 under Guías de la Salud.

La fisioterapia es una terapia alternativa que trata las lesiones y ciertas enfermedades sin el uso de medicina o cirugía. Esto implica usar métodos de recuperación físicos como calor, masajes […]

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Preparación para una cirugía ginecológica en el Boston Children’s Hospital

Updated 15 March 2021 under Guías de la Salud.

La preparación para una cirugía puede ser abrumadora o aterradora si no sabes qué esperar. Puede que tengas algunas preguntas sin contestar y preocupaciones que te hagan sentir de esta […]

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I have a painful boil inside the lip of my vagina. I am currently on my period and it really hurts to wipe. Please help!

Updated 30 December 2021 under Ask Us.

So sorry to hear you are so uncomfortable. Unfortunately, there are many different causes for lumps and bumps in the vagina. Some causes are more serious than others, for example […]

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Menstrual Period: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Updated 22 October 2020 under Health Guides.

PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome; “pre” means “before” and “menstrual” refers to the menstrual cycle or periods. Not all girls will get PMS. Most girls and women with PMS have symptoms during […]

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PCOS: Nutrition Basics

Updated 11 December 2020 under Health Guides.

Diet and exercise are important parts of managing PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). This is because young women with PCOS often have higher levels of the hormone insulin in their blood, […]

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