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I’ve had my Nexplanon implant for around a year with absolutely no bleeding (except for the first week I got it inserted) and about 2 months ago I started a very heavy period and it has not shown any signs of stopping. This bleeding is painful and I’m not sure how much longer I can take it!

Posted February 13, 2018 under Ask Us.

Nexplanon (a type of birth control that is implanted under the skin of a women’s upper arm and lasts for at least 3 years) is very effective in preventing unplanned […]

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My first period was really heavy. I had to change my pad every hour. I’m wondering if this is normal?

Posted June 26, 2018 under Ask Us.

While it is normal to have irregular bleeding when you begin to menstruate (have periods for the first time), you should not have to change your pad every hour. This […]

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Is it bad to insert a tampon before going swimming if I’m NOT on my period yet? I’m afraid I’ll start in the water.

Posted July 2, 2014 under Ask Us.

There are a few reasons why it’s not a good idea to insert a tampon until you’re on your period. The general rule is: Only insert a tampon once menstrual […]

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How come girls get periods but guys don’t? No fair!

Posted November 17, 2010 under Ask Us.

It may seem unfair that girls get periods and boys don’t, but it’s because their bodies are different. Girls have reproductive organs which include a uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, […]

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I have acne. In the last 3-4 months it has gotten worse and now I have been told that I have “cystic” acne. The pimples are mostly on my forehead and nothing is helping to make them go away. My periods are very irregular. Could my symptoms be related?

Posted May 11, 2016 under Ask Us.

Cystic acne (breakouts that are large, red, deep in the skin, and sometimes painful) can occur when pores in the skin become clogged which leads to inflammation and sometimes infection. […]

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I had sex with my girlfriend while she was on her period, will I be affected with any diseases?

Posted April 20, 2011 under Ask Us.

You will likely be fine if you and your partner practiced safe sex. But remember, anytime you have sex you may be exposed to STIs. If you used a male […]

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I started birth control the day that I filled my prescription, but that was halfway through my cycle. Should I still expect my regular period?

Posted May 2, 2016 under Ask Us.

Since you started taking the Pill half-way through your menstrual cycle (rather than at the beginning of your cycle), your period will likely be later than usual- sometime after you […]

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I have a lump on my vulva during my period. What is it?

Posted June 20, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to know what your lump is or the cause without seeing it. Most of the time, there is no need for concern; […]

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All my friends say that they have really bad cramps. I just got my first period, and I’m not feeling any cramps at all. Is that normal?

Posted August 2, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! It is completely normal for some girls to have mild to moderate menstrual cramps and for others not to have any cramps at all. The medical […]

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I just had my period 9 days ago and now I’m having it again. What should I do?

Posted April 10, 2013 under Ask Us.

If you’re taking hormone medicine such as birth control pills you may have spotting or break-through bleeding in between cycles if you missed a pill (or other hormone medicine), or […]

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