I have searched about treatment of PCOS on Google and read on every website that there is no permanent cure for PCOS!! Is it true??

Updated 12 September 2016 under Ask Us.

It is true that there is no “cure” yet. However, there are many ways to manage the most common symptoms, which often include irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair, weight gain […]

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How do I know when to go to the ER when having period cramps? My lower back and legs are in pain, and my entire pelvic area is throbbing in pain. I can barely stand up.

Updated 23 August 2016 under Ask Us.

It is normal to have mild cramps or no cramps during your period but it is not normal to have the pain that you describe. Cramps should not limit your […]

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Is it true that you HAVE to pee after sex?

Updated 11 July 2016 under Ask Us.

You don’t have to pee after sexual intercourse although it isn’t harmful to do so, and it might even be helpful. Many people believe that peeing soon after sex, lessens […]

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My vagina is really sore and uncomfortable, it hurts if I touch it and it is very itchy, and I have a discharge that smells a bit fishy, is it something to worry about??

Updated 29 June 2016 under Ask Us.

Anytime your vagina is irritated and/or you have a discharge and itchiness, it could mean that you have a vaginal infection. It is possible to have an allergic reaction to […]

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Implantes Hormonais

Updated 23 June 2016 under Dicas de Saúde.

Implantes hormonais são um tipo de contracepção no formato de um pequeno cilindro, o qual é colocado sob a pele do braço da mulher. O implante impede uma gestação e […]

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Teste para HIV

Updated 22 June 2016 under Dicas de Saúde.

Atualmente é recomendado que qualquer pessoa acima de 13 anos tenha um teste de HIV anual como parte de exames de rotina. É principalmente importante se você for sexualmente ativo […]

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birth control pills

I started birth control the day that I filled my prescription, but that was halfway through my cycle. Should I still expect my regular period?

Updated 2 May 2016 under Ask Us.

Since you started taking the Pill half-way through your menstrual cycle (rather than at the beginning of your cycle), your period will likely be later than usual- sometime after you […]

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Is it true that when women live together their periods sync?

Updated 26 April 2016 under Ask Us.

This theory was based on the belief that women who live together will start their period within 2-4 days of each other within 4-6 months. This statement was thought to […]

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I have pain in the inside of my vagina when I pee. What should I do and what are the docs going to do to me?

Updated 19 April 2016 under Ask Us.

Pain in the inside of your vagina (when you pee or pass urine) can have many possible causes. Urine is typically acidic so if there is any irritation near the […]

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Is it normal for my period to last more than a week and have a very light flow?

Updated 6 April 2016 under Ask Us.

You may be one of those young women whose periods may be affected by changes in body weight or diet, exercise, illness, or stress. Remember that if you are having […]

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