Period Products: Additional Eco-Friendly Period Products

What if period cups or underwear don’t fit my lifestyle? It’s OK if period cups and underwear don’t fit your budget or your lifestyle; they are not for everyone. There […]

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Period Products: Period Underwear

Are there other period products available besides tampons and pads? Yes. If you are looking for a reusable period product, you may want to consider period underwear. Unlike tampons and […]

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Menstrual Cups

Are there other period products available besides tampons and pads? Yes. If you are looking for a reusable period product, you may want to consider period cups. Unlike tampons and […]

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On most days, I have a really hard time concentrating and sitting still. I have been struggling with this for a long time and I am beginning to wonder if I have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Do you recommend that I see someone once COVID-19 calms down a bit?

Excellent question, thank you for asking. ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) may be more common than you think! According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 9.4% of all school […]

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Rideshare Safety

What is rideshare? Rideshares such as Uber and Lyft are similar to taxi services. The difference is, rideshare drivers use their own cars. These services can be requested at any […]

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Nosebleeds

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Nosebleeds are very common. In fact, 60% of people living in the United States will have at least one nosebleed at some point during their life. Although it might seem scary […]

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Ringworm

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Ringworm is a common skin infection that causes an uncomfortable rash. Although the name “ringworm” might make you think that a worm causes it, this isn’t true. Read on to […]

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I’ll still be able to go to the doctor’s office for my annual physical this summer, right? I know that we should be wearing masks and avoiding in-person interaction because of the pandemic, but that makes going to the doctor more important, right?

Thanks for your question. Annual physicals (or routine check-ups) with your health care provider are still important. These visits are helpful to make sure you are healthy and to get […]

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I’ve had a red rash half way down my breasts. It’s not itchy but sometimes I get little spots on my breast too. Is this normal?

Thank you for your question. A rash is a tricky thing to diagnose (find the cause) because there can be many different reasons why it’s occurring. Talk to your health […]

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birth control pills

I’ve been on the combined pill for years to control my period. If I am thinking about having sex, but I don’t want to get pregnant, how accurate would I have to be when taking the pill and for how long before having sex?

Great question, thank you! The combined pill contains two active hormones: estrogen and progestin (a hormone that is similar to progesterone). Just like with any birth control pill, whether you […]

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