I am 17 years old and I have never had my period. Is this normal or should I worry about it?
Girls typically begin puberty between ages 8 and 13. Puberty is the time when your body goes through hormone changes, your breasts develop, you notice pubic hair, and you have […]
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Hello, I was wondering, if I have a leaking fallopian tube (hydrosalpinx) is it harder for me to get pregnant?
Thank you for your question. A “leaking fallopian tube” (hydrosalpinx) occurs when the end of the tube is damaged from STIs causing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), surgery, or adhesions (scar […]
Read moreI don’t think I have “officially” had my period yet, but I recently had 3-4 days of brownish black discharge. I didn’t see any blood in the discharge, but could this have been my period?
It is possible that your period may be coming sooner than you think! It is completely normal for girls to experience brown discharge just before, during, or after their period. […]
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How soon after inserting a new NuvaRing can you have unprotected sex without getting pregnant? It is not my first time using it.
Great question! The NuvaRing is very effective in the prevention of pregnancy, but only if you use it perfectly; however, it doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections. It’s never a […]
Read moreIs it normal for my inner and/or outer labia (lips of the vagina) to be itchy and peeling?
There are a lot of different reasons why someone might experience vaginal itchiness and peeling. That being said, a great place to start is by scheduling an appointment to see […]
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How is fast food bad for people?
Great question! We try to encourage people not to think of food as “good” or “bad” because those are not qualities that food can really have (unless you are allergic […]
Read moreI recently I began having pain in my bladder/urethra when I move or sit a certain way. I also have pain when I pee as well. Could I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? I am scared to tell my parents, help!
Thanks for your question. It’s possible that you have a urinary tract infection; however, the only way to know for sure is to see your primary care provider (PCP). Your […]
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I am 17 years old and my period is strong. I end up spending the first day at home and missing school/work because my cramps are so painful. I also have nausea and become light headed. Is this normal?
Great question! Getting your period can cause mild cramps on the first day or two, but it shouldn’t cause you to stay home from school, work, or social events. Dysmenorrhea […]
Read moreHow can I overcome panic attacks? I’m a usually nervous person, but three panic attacks in two months seems like a lot and I don’t want my friends or my parents to know.
Hello, and thank you for asking this very important question! Panic attacks can be very scary and overwhelming, and you deserve to have some relief. They may occur when a […]
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