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I was prescribed metronidazole gel for bacterial vaginosis (BV) today. Will the gel produce a clumpy discharge and will I still be able to have sex regularly while using the gel?
Posted May 22, 2018 under Ask Us.A common side effect from metronidazole gel is a thick, white vaginal discharge with or without an odor which usually goes away soon after completing a full course of treatment. […]
Read more »Does PCOS stop at a certain age? If yes, around what age?
Posted May 18, 2018 under Ask Us.Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a long term medical condition that affects about 1 out of every 10 young and adult women. PCOS doesn’t stop at a certain age; however, […]
Read more »Recently I have stopped experiencing emotions and am having weird and scary thoughts. I am not experiencing any guilt. My friends think I am getting really manipulative. Is something wrong with me?
Posted May 14, 2018 under Ask Us.It sounds like you are noticing some changes in how you think, feel and behave that worry you, and that your friends also notice some changes in you. Sometimes when […]
Read more »I’m 15 and my breast size is not getting bigger. But most of my class friends have. What can I do?
Posted May 11, 2018 under Ask Us.Heredity, (the way certain features such as eye color are passed down from generation to generation), is the most important factor in determining what the size and shape of your […]
Read more »If you are around another girl who is on her period, does it mess up your cycle where you get it too?
Posted May 7, 2018 under Ask Us.Menstrual synchrony (when girls/women get their periods at the same time) is actually a myth. In the early 1970’s there was a study done, later called the “McClintock Effect” that […]
Read more »When is the normal age for girls to lose their virginity?
Posted May 1, 2018 under Ask Us.The answer to this question is tricky because there is no medical definition of virginity and depending on a person’s culture, religion, and life experiences, “losing your virginity” could mean: […]
Read more »I’m 19 and it looks like milk is coming out of my breast. I’m not pregnant. What could be wrong with me?
Posted April 23, 2018 under Ask Us.Occasionally a teen or adult woman may notice a milky-white discharge from one or both breasts. This condition is called “galactorrhea,” pronounced: gah-lack-toe-ree-ah. This may be a side effect of […]
Read more »One side of my outer labia is much larger than the other. There is an obvious difference in size, and it makes me very emotionally uncomfortable on a daily basis. Should I be concerned, or is this normal?
Posted April 17, 2018 under Ask Us.It is perfectly normal for both the outer labia (labia majora) and inner labia (labia minora) to vary in size color, shape and for one side to be larger or […]
Read more »How do I tell my dad about my yeast infection? Or should I keep it to myself? I only live with my brother and father.
Posted April 10, 2018 under Ask Us.It’s up to you whether you feel comfortable to tell your dad or anyone else that you have a yeast infection. Yeast infections are very common among young and adult […]
Read more »I have recently experienced a bad soreness and pain in my jaw. I went to the dentist and got diagnosed with TMJ. A few weeks later it got worse and now I can only open my mouth half way, and when I try to bite down it hurts. What methods should I take to help cure this?
Posted April 3, 2018 under Ask Us.You should call your dentist and let him/her know that the pain in your jaw is worse. Your dentist or health care provider may wish to re-evaluate you to make […]
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