Teste para HIV
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 […]
Read moreHepatite B
O vírus da Hepatite B (VHB) infecta o fígado. Existe uma vacina muito eficaz que impede a infecção pelo VHB. A vacina é geralmente aplicada nos bebês, mas alguns adolescentes, […]
Read moreWheat Allergy
/A wheat allergy is most common in children and is often outgrown by adulthood, but can be outgrown as early as the age of three. Approximately 65% of children with […]
Read moreSoy Allergy
/A soy allergy is an allergy to soybeans and other soy containing products and is a common food allergy affecting 0.4% of children. Soy allergies are often detected during early […]
Read moreEgg Allergy
/Egg allergies are one of the most common food allergies in children. An allergy to eggs may develop as young as infancy. Research studies have found that about 70% of […]
Read moreFood Allergy and Anaphylaxis
/Having a food allergy means that your body is very sensitive to one or more of the proteins found in certain kinds of food. This is different than having an […]
Read moreI have dark hair and I have noticed that I have a good amount of hair around my anus. Is it normal for women to shave or wax the hair around this area?
It is normal for both girls and guys to have hair around their anus. Some people have very little hair in this area while others have more. There are no […]
Read moreSocial Anxiety Disorder
What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as Social Phobia, is a mental health condition. It usually begins in the early teen years. People with Social Anxiety […]
Read moreI’m lesbian and I came out to my friends on New Year’s Eve but I don’t know if I need to tell my doctor because I am only 13.
It takes a lot of courage to “come out” whether it is with your friends, family or others. Even though you are young, it is important to talk with your […]
Read moreI have been dating a guy for a while but no one knows since he is much older and my parents would be upset if they found out. I have never been to the gynecologist, and I have never had sexual intercourse. I don’t really communicate about this issue, with my boyfriend but lately, I’m feeling pressure from him to have sex. What should I do?
/First, you should NEVER, feel pressured to have sex with anyone! You should only have sex when you’re ready and it should always be your choice. Your parents, just like […]
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