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How Safe Is It… to wear a tampon to bed?
Posted December 31, 2019 under Ask Us.How Safe Is It……. to wear a tampon to bed? Answer: It is safe to wear a tampon to bed as long as you follow the directions on the product. […]
Read more »How Safe is it… to NOT use a bicycle helmet when riding?
Posted December 31, 2019 under Ask Us.Kicking off our “How Safe Is It?” Feature Teens and parents often wonder how safe something is. We understand that with so much information in the media, it can be […]
Read more »I take melatonin every few weeks because sometimes I have trouble sleeping. Am I at risk for any side effects from being on the Pill?
Posted December 27, 2019 under Ask Us.Great question, thank you! Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally made by a gland in the body called the “pineal gland” (which helps us sleep). You can also buy […]
Read more »My vagina is itchy, dry and it burns sometimes. I’m a virgin and masturbate so I’m wondering if I could have an STD?
Posted December 23, 2019 under Ask Us.Great question, thank you. It is unlikely that you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) if you have not had sex. Sexually transmitted infections can only be shared by having […]
Read more »How much clotting is normal during your period? I know that it is normal to have some clotting but I always have a ton.
Posted December 17, 2019 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question! You’re right. Some clotting is normal during a woman’s period; however, sometimes there may be a medical reason that a woman has large clots. During a […]
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Why do I get BV every other month? I was prescribed Metrogel and used it 5 days and it went away. Then I had sex with my bf last week and it came back the next day.
Posted December 12, 2019 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question about bacterial vaginosis (BV)! It can be very frustrating if you’ve taken all of your medication and followed the advice of your health care provider and […]
Read more »Is it possible to become pregnant if you have unprotected sex for just a few seconds and your partner doesn’t come (ejaculate)? My bf pulled out because we didn’t have protection.
Posted December 6, 2019 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. Yes, it’s possible to become pregnant ANYTIME you have unprotected sex. Even though you only had intercourse for a few seconds and your bf did […]
Read more »Is it OK to skip the placebo pills and start on the next pack of birth control?
Posted November 18, 2019 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question. Since there are many types of birth control pills, you should check with your health care provider (HCP) first, to make sure it is safe for […]
Read more »A little amount of fluid comes out of my nipples when being squeezed. Is this normal?
Posted November 13, 2019 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. White milky fluid from your nipples/breasts can result from taking certain medicines for birth control or mood problems, from being pregnant, or recently being pregnant. […]
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I stopped using the Depo shot 9 months ago but still no period. What could be the cause?
Posted November 4, 2019 under Ask Us.Most women will get their menstrual period back within 6-18 months after they stop taking the Depo-Provera shot. Once you stop taking the (Depo-Provera) shot it continues to protect against […]
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