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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 […]
Read more »If the condom was to break or slip off inside of my vagina, with semen in it and only a little bit got in my vagina, could I still get pregnant?
Posted March 27, 2018 under Ask Us.Yes, you absolutely could still become pregnant! Even if the tear in the condom is tiny, it’s still big enough for sperm to leak out and reach an egg. This […]
Read more »I suffer a lot during the first day of my period. What may be the reason? Help!
Posted March 20, 2018 under Ask Us.It’s common for many girls to have mild pain with their periods a couple of days each month because the uterus tightens and relaxes to move the blood out. Some […]
Read more »I am feeling itchiness in the anus canal and between the vagina and anus. What is the reason for this and what should I do?
Posted March 13, 2018 under Ask Us.Itching inside anus is often caused from irritation from diarrhea (loose stools) or constipation (trouble having bowel movements); however, there can be other reasons for your symptoms. Itchiness between the anus and vagina can also be caused by: […]
Read more »If I go on birth control to help me have a regular period would it still help me not get pregnant?
Posted March 5, 2018 under Ask Us.Yes! The Pill has many benefits besides regulating your period. It is very effective in preventing pregnancy if you take it exactly as you are supposed– one pill a day, […]
Read more »Is there a way I can get my hearing better without hearing aids?
Posted February 26, 2018 under Ask Us.Treatment options for hearing loss depend on the cause and whether the impairment is temporary or permanent. Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to loud sounds, ear infections, mild respiratory illnesses, medications, […]
Read more »For most of my life I’ve been forced to use a steroid inhaler at least once a month because of my severe asthma. I have hair on my chest but not in the nipple area. Could this be a side effect from using a steroid inhaler?
Posted February 19, 2018 under Ask Us.Steroid inhalers are often prescribed for people like you with severe asthma. The medication is usually taken daily with a spacer to lessen asthma symptoms such as inflammation and swelling of […]
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I’ve had my Nexplanon implant for around a year with absolutely no bleeding (except for the first week I got it inserted) and about 2 months ago I started a very heavy period and it has not shown any signs of stopping. This bleeding is painful and I’m not sure how much longer I can take it!
Posted February 13, 2018 under Ask Us.Nexplanon (a type of birth control that is implanted under the skin of a women’s upper arm and lasts for at least 3 years) is very effective in preventing unplanned […]
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What can I use to prevent vaginal dryness and peeling?
Posted February 5, 2018 under Ask Us.In general, you can usually prevent vaginal dryness and dry skin by avoiding irritants. An “irritant” is something that causes “irritation” which can lead to redness, dryness, peeling skin, or […]
Read more »I’m 12, I have boobs and my period. All my friends and family say I look like I’m 14-16. Is this normal?
Posted January 29, 2018 under Ask Us.It can feel awkward to develop earlier than your friends but actually you are right on time. It is normal for girls to start puberty anytime between 8-13 years of […]
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