What is considered normal vaginal discharge and what do the different colors mean?
During and after puberty most young women notice a clear or whitish discharge on their underwear. This discharge can also look yellow when it dries. The discharge is actually a […]
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I sleep without underwear. Is that good or bad?
Sleeping with or without underwear is neither good nor bad, it’s a personal preference. Some people think that it is best to skip underwear at bedtime to “allow the vaginal […]
Read moreI am always depressed. If I was told that I got an A+ in math, or if a was told I was going to get a cat, I’d still be depressed. Am I okay?
It must be frustrating to always feel depressed even when good things are happening. Many teens and adults feel sad sometimes but feeling sad most of the time is a […]
Read moreI am suffering from PCOS and I want some advice related to my weight problems and if I can have kids someday.
/It can be challenging to manage your weight when you have PCOS but there are things you can do that will help! It’s a good idea to talk with your […]
Read moreI started developing breasts in grade 4 and now I’m in grade 6. This happened to a lot of my friends and they have all gotten their periods but I haven’t got mine. When should I get mine?
Most girls will get their period about 2-3 years after they start to develop breasts (on average) and some will not get their period until later. The average age for […]
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I have endometriosis and I’ve been taking birth control pills continuously. I have a brownish discharge that I haven’t had for over 3 years and I’m worried. I have a huge workload this semester and I work out a lot at the gym. Can stress or working out cause your birth control not to work?
As long as you are taking your birth control pills at the same time every day and you haven’t missed any doses, the Pill will work. Brown discharge, often called […]
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Is it okay to wear a bra to bed? I have fairly large breasts, and I feel uncomfortable when I don’t wear one. It doesn’t hurt when I wear my bra to bed but will this make my breasts sag?
There is no scientific evidence that shows that wearing a bra to bed will cause your breasts to sag. Actually, doctors often recommend wearing a sports bra to bed because […]
Read moreWhat happens to the lining of your uterus if you take the Pill continuously and not get a period? Does it build up? Do you not grow a lining?
Great question! If you are NOT taking the Pill (oral contraceptive pills), each month, the lining of your uterus naturally thickens or “builds up” to prepare for a possible pregnancy. […]
Read moreI have irregular periods does it mean i have PCOS????
/Irregular periods is one of the symptoms of PCOS; however, there are many other reasons that you may have irregular periods. For example: it is common for girls to have […]
Read moreMy period came early and I honestly panicked when it did. I don’t know what’s wrong. Should I get a checkup?
It’s very common to have irregular periods during the first couple of years after you start menstruating. You might also be one of those young women whose periods are affected […]
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