I am developing a lot of stretch marks on my body. Is there anything I can do other than workout/lose weight? Are they permanent?

Posted September 12, 2019 under Ask Us.

Stretch marks are actually a kind of scar that appears when the skin stretches quickly (with weight gain) or shrinks (with sudden weight loss). It’s common to develop stretch marks […]

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I have this weird feeling that my vagina doesn’t seem normal. I have two folds of skin that cover the middle of my vagina. Is this normal?

Posted September 11, 2019 under Ask Us.

The two folds of skin that you describe are likely your “labia”, which are located on the outside of your vagina and are completely normal. The medical word for these […]

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Can you get bowel cancer at 13 years old?

Posted September 4, 2019 under Ask Us.

Colon cancer is very rare in children; however, anyone no matter what age who has chronic unexplained constipation (difficulty having bowel movements), abdominal distention (bloating of the belly) and bleeding from the […]

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I joined the gym 2 months ago to just be active. I thought I would get used to it but I absolutely hate going to the gym. Everyone suggests that I keep going but even thinking about having to go to the gym ruins my day. Is it a bad idea to give up?

Posted August 28, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! Two months of trying out the gym seems like a sufficient amount of time to know if you like going or not. If you want to […]

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Is it more hygienic to shave my pubic hair or just leave it alone?

Posted August 26, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. It is not more hygienic to shave pubic hair. Some girls decide to remove it (as a personal preference) but there are no health benefits. In fact, there […]

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I barely feel full even after I eat. I don’t know if it’s because I’m burning more calories since I have a job so I’m on my feet all the time. I’m very worried to eat till I’m full because I’m scared, I’m going to gain lots of weight. What can I do?

Posted August 20, 2019 under Ask Us.

There are a couple of different things that can affect how full you feel after you eat. Portion sizes: Do you think that you’re getting enough food? A very general […]

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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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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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What natural substance can I use to cure pimples on my face?

Posted July 31, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! While most teens (girls and guys) will have some kind of acne breakout during their teen years, it can be upsetting to have pimples. Taking […]

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I got my period last month. When am I supposed to “douche”?

Posted July 29, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! Douching, which is cleaning the inside of the vagina with soap and water, vinegar or pre-packaged solutions isn’t necessary and actually can be harmful. In fact, […]

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