Is it true that when women live together their periods sync?

Posted April 26, 2016 under Ask Us.

This theory was based on the belief that women who live together will start their period within 2-4 days of each other within 4-6 months. This statement was thought to […]

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I have pain in the inside of my vagina when I pee. What should I do and what are the docs going to do to me?

Posted April 19, 2016 under Ask Us.

Pain in the inside of your vagina (when you pee or pass urine) can have many possible causes. Urine is typically acidic so if there is any irritation near the […]

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I can’t sleep properly and haven’t been able to for a couple of years. I know something is wrong but what is it?

Posted April 12, 2016 under Ask Us.

Sleep problems can be caused by an irregular schedule, stress, having lots of things on your mind, changes in your sleep environment (your bedroom is too hot, too cold, or […]

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Is it normal for my period to last more than a week and have a very light flow?

Posted April 6, 2016 under Ask Us.

You may be one of those young women whose periods may be affected by changes in body weight or diet, exercise, illness, or stress. Remember that if you are having […]

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I’ve had Chlamydia once and got treated. Can I get it again or am I immune?

Posted March 30, 2016 under Ask Us.

Even though you have been treated and cured for Chlamydia once, you absolutely CAN get re-infected.  Both you and your sexual partner(s) must get treated at the same time so […]

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I put a tampon in for about 20 minutes and I wasn’t on my period. Am I going to get TSS (toxic shock syndrome)?

Posted March 21, 2016 under Ask Us.

It would be extremely rare if you got TSS from leaving a tampon in for just 20 minutes. Here’s why: Tampons themselves don’t cause TSS. TSS is actually caused by […]

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I’m 5 days late for my period but negative pregnancy test, should I be worried?

Posted March 15, 2016 under Ask Us.

The most common cause of a missed period is pregnancy; however, there can be other causes including: hormone imbalance (that interrupts or delays ovulation), exercise, low weight or weight loss […]

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It’s been my first month on the Depo-Provera shot and I haven’t started my period at all! Is that normal and could I be pregnant?

Posted March 9, 2016 under Ask Us.

What you describe sounds normal. Most girls/women get their first Depo-Provera® injection (shot) during the first five days of a normal menstrual period. You are then protected from pregnancy right […]

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I have pain when I urinate (pee). What could be the problem?

Posted March 4, 2016 under Ask Us.

The most common cause of pain during urination (when you pee) is due to a urinary tract infection.  A urinary tract infection happens when bacteria gets inside the bladder, usually […]

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I just found out that I am Lactose Intolerant, so what can I do to get enough nutrients? And is there anything else I should know?

Posted March 1, 2016 under Ask Us.

The goal of managing lactose intolerance is to lessen or stop symptoms of diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, and gas, while still getting the nutrients that your body needs. Eating or […]

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