Do I absolutely have to see a gynecologist at a certain age now that I’m a teen?

Posted July 3, 2017 under Ask Us.

When to have a gynecologic exam depends on whether there are any health problems such as vaginal infections, lack of menstrual periods, or other symptoms that need evaluation. Your first […]

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My areolas are dark and have tiny bumps. Is there any way I can get rid of bumps and make the areola lighter in color?

Posted June 27, 2017 under Ask Us.

Mostly all women have little bumps on their areola and the darker colored skin around the nipple area. This is normal.  Some women have more or less bumps and this […]

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Is it normal to feel depressed and suicidal before your period?

Posted June 20, 2017 under Ask Us.

Many girls and women experience a wide range of feelings  before and during their periods. When a person becomes very depressed before every period but is usually okay at other […]

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I just used an acne over the counter cleanser with 5% benzoyl peroxide. After using it for the first time my skin felt a little irritated…

Posted June 12, 2017 under Ask Us.

It’s not uncommon to have mild skin irritation after using a new skin product for the first time. If your skin continues to be irritated or it gets worse, tell […]

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I lost a lot of weight and it keeps going down and I don’t know what to do to maintain rather than gain?

Posted June 8, 2017 under Ask Us.

In general when trying to change your weight the key is to adjust the calories, either through what you eat (calorie intake) or how much exercise you do (calorie burn). […]

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Can I put a birth control patch on and have sex at the same time?

Posted June 2, 2017 under Ask Us.

To prevent pregnancy, you must use another form of birth control such as a male or female condom, diaphragm or sponge the first week that you use the “patch” unless […]

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I get headaches every day, should I be worried?

Posted May 30, 2017 under Ask Us.

Most people get headaches once in a while but it’s not normal to have a headache every day. Make an appointment with your primary care provider to get checked. In […]

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What is the correct way to take a shower?

Posted May 24, 2017 under Ask Us.

Dermatologists (doctors who specialize in skin care) answer the most common questions about showering: How often? There is no rule on how often you should shower- this depends on how […]

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Is it normal to wear a panty liner every day?

Posted May 18, 2017 under Ask Us.

Wearing panty liners or not is a personal preference. Young women who are fans of panty liners say they wear them for different reasons such as “to feel fresh and […]

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What does it mean when you had sex with your partner and then the next day it feels like you have to pee but only a little bit come out at a time?

Posted May 11, 2017 under Ask Us.

“Urinating (peeing) very little even though you feel like your bladder is full” is a common complaint from girls/women who have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Your symptom(s) may […]

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