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I am still on my period and it has been two weeks. Is that normal?
Posted August 7, 2015 under Ask Us.No. Normal menstrual periods last 3 to 7 days. Longer than normal periods can occur because of stress, a hormone imbalance, pregnancy, infection, a thyroid condition, and other causes. You should […]
Read more »I keep getting urinary tract infections after I have sex with my boyfriend. I’ve tried drinking a lot of liquids but that doesn’t help. Is there anything I can do to stop the pain?
Posted August 3, 2015 under Ask Us.Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are more common in girls who are sexually active. That’s because the urethra (the tube where the urine comes out of) is very close to the […]
Read more »I accidently took the third week Sunday (birth control) pill instead of the second week Sunday (birth control pill). What should I do?
Posted July 24, 2015 under Ask Us.If all of the pills in the first three weeks of your pill pack are the same color, you don’t have to worry because they all contain the same amount […]
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Can antibiotics stop the 3 year implant from functioning?
Posted July 21, 2015 under Ask Us.Most antibiotics are completely safe to take if you have a hormonal implant, and do not interfere with preventing pregnancy. The only exception is an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis […]
Read more »I’m 15 years old and I don’t see any development in my breasts. Should I go to the doctor?
Posted July 17, 2015 under Ask Us.The timing of physical changes during puberty in both boys and girls can vary quite a bit and still be normal. However, almost all girls will notice that their breasts […]
Read more »Does meeting someone on Tinder increase my chances or risk of getting STDs?
Posted July 15, 2015 under Ask Us.I’m 19 and going off to college in the fall. A bunch of my friends are on Tinder and I am too. But I have not met with anyone and […]
Read more »Lately I’m forever sad, I cry a lot and I don’t talk to anyone. I need help as this is affecting my health too.
Posted July 13, 2015 under Ask Us.Feeling sad and alone can definitely take a toll on your health, particularly the longer you feel this way. Everyone feels sad from time to time but if your sadness […]
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I’m just wondering if it’s ok to take diet pills at the age of 13. I’ve been thinking of using ones that are called ‘Garcinia Cambogia’.
Posted July 9, 2015 under Ask Us.Something like “Garcinia Cambogia” is not safe for weight loss because it is a supplement, not a medication. This means that it comes from a food or plant and has […]
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I have a yellow vaginal discharge. What does this mean? What should I do?
Posted July 6, 2015 under Ask Us.It can be normal to have a small amount of vaginal discharge because the vagina makes a fluid that naturally cleans itself. The fluid can change color and texture during […]
Read more »I have a boyfriend and it’s been 6 months since we have been dating. We haven’t kissed or had sexual contact. Is he gay?
Posted July 2, 2015 under Ask Us.It is possible that your boyfriend may think of you as a friend rather than a girlfriend but there could be other reasons why your boyfriend has not tried to […]
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