I’m under 18. Does my mom have to stay with me during a doctor’s exam? I want to ask my doctor about sex, but don’t know if I can ask my mom to leave. Also, if I ask her to leave, she’s gonna be super weird wondering why.

Posted August 31, 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. In the United States it’s recommended that all teens have confidential, one-on-one time with their health care provider. During this time, you can talk about things […]

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I haven’t had my period since April, before that it had been absent for 6 months, before that 4 months. Now it’s gone again, is there a pattern? My aunt had PCOS, could I also have PCOS? Should I be worried about it?

Posted August 27, 2021 under Ask Us.

Periods, hormones, and timing don’t always make a good trio, which is super frustrating. However, developing a strong understanding on the things that can impact hormone regulation and in turn […]

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Are there any health risks associated with not wearing a bra? As someone with a small chest, I feel like I rarely need one unless exercising.

Posted August 18, 2021 under Ask Us.

Great question! No, there isn’t any scientific evidence to support that by not wearing a bra, a person could be at a higher risk for developing things such as breast […]

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I hurt my back in summer softball. Coach and trainer said it didn’t look like anything major. A week has passed and it’s not any better. Medicine and rest haven’t helped. Money is tight but how do I know if I should go to the doctor?

Posted August 16, 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. During sports people may experience different types of injury, including muscle sprains and strains. Most of them are mild and recover with rest, time, and pain […]

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I am now in recovery for anorexia nervosa, but before that, I developed lanugo. Once I have recovered from anorexia, will the lanugo disappear?

Posted August 9, 2021 under Ask Us.

First off, congratulations on your recovery journey, it’s not easy. You should be proud of all that you have accomplished thus far. You are well on your way to a […]

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How is the COVID-19 vaccine considered safe if it hasn’t been approved yet? If it wasn’t approved, why would they recommend it for kids? I am really scared to get it because of this, help!

Posted August 5, 2021 under Ask Us.

Great question! Unfortunately, there’s a lot of information circulating around social media about the COVID vaccines, so much so, that it can be hard to know what’s true and what […]

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I had my first period at age 12, but I haven’t have another one since. I am 16 years old now. What is wrong with me?

Posted August 4, 2021 under Ask Us.

This is such a great question, so glad you asked! Amenorrhea (pronounced “a-men-or-re-ah”) means absent or no menstrual period. There are two different types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary. Primary […]

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I have a yeast infection and used an over the counter treatment. I noticed that after I used the treatment, the color of my discharge changed, could that be from the over the counter treatment?

Posted July 30, 2021 under Ask Us.

Great question! Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of fungus called Candida aka yeast. It’s totally normal to find small amounts of yeast in the vagina, mouth, and digestive […]

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Three weeks ago, I was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). My health care provider (HCP) prescribed me antibiotics. Now I feel horny, does this mean my infection has cleared up?

Posted July 23, 2021 under Ask Us.

It’s important to mention that anyone who’s ever had sexual contact can get a sexually transmitted infection (STI). STIs affect individuals of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels. […]

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