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In January, I had surgery to remove a dermoid cyst off of my ovary. Immediately following surgery, I began my period after not having it for years. My doctor said my periods delay was due to the cyst, but now I think my cycle is messed up because I didn’t get my period for February. Is there something wrong?
Posted March 6, 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. A dermoid cyst (also called a mature teratoma) is a common type of benign growth on the ovary. It’s different from other ovarian cysts such […]
Read more »I recently had unprotected sex while taking antibiotics (medicine used to treat infection) and antifungals (medicine used to treat fungal infections). Could I be pregnant?
Posted March 3, 2020 under Ask Us.Great question, thank you. For many years, there was a misconception surrounding the interaction between antibiotics and oral contraceptives (the pill). While there are a very few antibiotics such as […]
Read more »I’m almost always tired throughout the day and at school, but usually have trouble going to sleep at night. I’ll just get to bed and be awake still for hours. How do I go to sleep faster? Do things like taking melatonin supplements help?
Posted February 21, 2020 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question. There are lots of things can affect sleep, including loud noises, bright lights, stress, and recent physical activity. Some people also can have a tough time […]
Read more »I’ve had a hormonal for nearly 3 years (expires in September). Originally, it completely stopped my period but recently I started bleeding and peeing more frequently. Is this normal?
Posted February 20, 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. A hormonal implant is an alternative form of birth control, containing the hormone progestin. The implant is a small thin piece of flexible plastic that […]
Read more »I am 17 years old and I have never had my period. Is this normal or should I worry about it?
Posted February 12, 2020 under Ask Us.Girls typically begin puberty between ages 8 and 13. Puberty is the time when your body goes through hormone changes, your breasts develop, you notice pubic hair, and you have […]
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Hello, I was wondering, if I have a leaking fallopian tube (hydrosalpinx) is it harder for me to get pregnant?
Posted February 10, 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. A “leaking fallopian tube” (hydrosalpinx) occurs when the end of the tube is damaged from STIs causing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), surgery, or adhesions (scar […]
Read more »I don’t think I have “officially” had my period yet, but I recently had 3-4 days of brownish black discharge. I didn’t see any blood in the discharge, but could this have been my period?
Posted February 6, 2020 under Ask Us.It is possible that your period may be coming sooner than you think! It is completely normal for girls to experience brown discharge just before, during, or after their period. […]
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How soon after inserting a new NuvaRing can you have unprotected sex without getting pregnant? It is not my first time using it.
Posted February 3, 2020 under Ask Us.Great question! The NuvaRing is very effective in the prevention of pregnancy, but only if you use it perfectly; however, it doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections. It’s never a […]
Read more »Is it normal for my inner and/or outer labia (lips of the vagina) to be itchy and peeling?
Posted February 3, 2020 under Ask Us.There are a lot of different reasons why someone might experience vaginal itchiness and peeling. That being said, a great place to start is by scheduling an appointment to see […]
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How is fast food bad for people?
Posted January 29, 2020 under Ask Us.Great question! We try to encourage people not to think of food as “good” or “bad” because those are not qualities that food can really have (unless you are allergic […]
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