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Yearly Check-up

It’s time for your yearly check-up (sometimes called annual exam). It might seem strange to visit your primary care provider (PCP) when you’re not sick, but having a yearly check-up […]

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Does the Pill make you gain weight?

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Some teens gain weight and some teens lose weight while on the Pill, but most stay exactly the same. Try to remember to watch your portion sizes, avoid fast food, […]

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Does exercise reduce the size of your boobs?

It’s not the exercise, but rather the weight loss from exercising that can decrease the size of your breasts. You probably won’t notice any change with a slight weight loss, […]

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I have PCOS. Am I more likely to get pregnant if I’m taking Metformin?

Yes. Girls with PCOS are more likely to get pregnant while taking Metformin (if they’re sexually active and not using birth control). Metformin (combined with a healthy diet and regular […]

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Is it possible for a penis to be too large to enter a vagina?

When a woman feels aroused or interested in having sex, her vagina makes a natural lubricant that helps glide a male’s penis into the vagina. It also helps if the […]

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I just had my period 9 days ago and now I’m having it again. What should I do?

If you’re taking hormone medicine such as birth control pills you may have spotting or break-through bleeding in between cycles if you missed a pill (or other hormone medicine), or […]

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My mom is trying to get me to break up with my boyfriend, but I don’t want to. What should I do?

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My mom is trying to get me to break up with my boyfriend, but I still like him a lot. Should I get over him or can I stay with […]

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Period Products: Information about Tampons and Pads

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There are two basic types of period products: external protection and internal protection. External protection such as pads and panty liners attach to the crotch of underpants to absorb your menstrual […]

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Stress and How to Lower It

You know when you’re stressed out – your body feels tired and your thoughts are spinning. It can also help to know why your body reacts that way, and what you can do about […]

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While having sex I get very dry and sore. Is this normal?

No. Your vagina produces natural lubrication that makes intercourse comfortable. Lack of lubrication may be due to you not feeling aroused or from taking certain medications. Sometimes vaginal soreness can […]

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