Should taking out your first tampon hurt?
Posted June 5, 2013 under Ask Us.If you can insert a tampon without any trouble, you should also be able to take it out. Your vaginal muscles hold the tampon in place, so trying to relax […]
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Is it true that having lumps on the breast is a sign of breast cancer?
Posted July 10, 2013 under Ask Us.A breast lump can be concerning, but most breast lumps that teens have are not caused by cancer but rather from normal changes that happen during development. If you find […]
Read more »Is it normal to bleed A LOT when losing your virginity? I don’t understand why, and I’m quite nervous, to be honest. It was my first time and my boyfriend had to stop because I couldn’t handle the pain.
Posted April 30, 2015 under Ask Us.It is normal for some women to bleed the first time they have vaginal intercourse but at the same time some women don’t bleed at all, and that’s normal too. […]
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Will an IUD help with cramps? My Ob-Gyn doctor suggested it because I have trouble remembering to take regular medication. I just want to know if it’s a good idea.
Posted August 14, 2019 under Ask Us.The hormonal IUD (intra-uterine device) is one of the best ways to prevent pregnancy, as it is more than 99% effective. You don’t need to worry about forgetting a pill. […]
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I am in anorexia recovery right now. I am scared that I am going to lose control and gain too much weight because of my metabolism and not eating anything. Will my metabolism speed up and burn enough calories as I recover?
Posted June 22, 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for asking this question. When anyone restricts food intake for an extended period of time, the body’s metabolism responds by slowing down because the body needs to conserve […]
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I read that taking birth control pills can help lower the risk of getting anemia. I have already been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia; will going on the pill help?
Posted October 21, 2015 under Ask Us.Birth control pills are often prescribed by health care providers to treat certain medical conditions such as heavy periods. Because there is less menstrual bleeding when taking birth control pills, […]
Read more »What is PCOS?
Posted December 27, 2016 under Ask Us.Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone imbalance that can cause irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, and acne. PCOS begins during a girl’s teen years and can be mild or […]
Read more »I was recently diagnosed with PCOS, and I feel tired all of the time, even after I get 7-8 hours of sleep. I was wondering if this was because of my PCOS or is it something else?
Posted February 11, 2021 under Ask Us.PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, a relatively common hormone imbalance that effects nearly 1 out of every 10 women worldwide. It is diagnosed in teens born with female reproductive […]
Read more »I had sex ONCE, about a year ago. Do I need a Pap test?
Posted March 21, 2012 under Ask Us.A Pap test is usually done at age 21, unless you have special risks such as an immune problem. If you have had unprotected intercourse and you have symptoms of […]
Read more »I had sex yesterday but I didn’t use protection and my boyfriend and I aren’t sure if a little sperm got in. What should I do?
Posted August 7, 2013 under Ask Us.Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe treatment to help prevent pregnancy in adolescent girls and adult women who have had unprotected sex. EC works before a women’s body ovulates, preventing […]
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