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Tell me about male condoms, they really confuse me. Help!

Posted March 16, 2015 under Ask Us.

The male condom is a sheath (or covering) worn over the penis during intercourse. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so the […]

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Could a chlamydia infection from years ago cause an abnormal Pap test now?

Posted March 11, 2015 under Ask Us.

No. A chlamydia infection from years ago would not cause an abnormal Pap test now. Most often an abnormal Pap test is caused from HPV (human papillomavirus infection) which is […]

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Can I have potatoes if I am on the PCOS diet?

Posted March 5, 2015 under Ask Us.

Of course! With PCOS, it is okay to have anything you want but what is important is to keep in mind the portion size and how often. Potatoes are carbohydrates […]

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I want to go on the pill but don’t want my mom to know – what do I do?

Posted March 2, 2015 under Ask Us.

In many, but not all states in the United States, your health care provider (HCP) can prescribe birth control pills without your parents’ knowledge. You can check whether this rule […]

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I am almost 22 and I think my breasts are fully developed, but I am worried they are too small. Is there any type of injection or medicine that I can take that will increase my breast size?

Posted February 24, 2015 under Ask Us.

The size of a woman’s breasts can vary from person to person and they can also change throughout a woman’s life. If you lose weight, your breasts may become smaller […]

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I think that I am depressed and I told my best friend, but I don’t know who else or how I should tell someone, or even what to do. Please help!!!!

Posted February 19, 2015 under Ask Us.

If you think you’re depressed, it can be helpful to talk to a friend, but it’s also very important to talk with a parent or an adult with whom you […]

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I’m 16 and my doctor sent me for a blood test to check for PCOS… I’m terrified and would just like to talk to someone who has PCOS and ask questions. Do you know of any way I can do this?

Posted February 17, 2015 under Ask Us.

Yes! We have lots of information about PCOS which stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a medical condition which causes symptoms that often include: irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair, and trouble […]

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I suffer from pain in my left arm and chest. My blood pressure is also sometimes high. What should I do?

Posted February 11, 2015 under Ask Us.

Chest pain is a common sign of heart trouble in older adults, although thankfully problems like heart attacks are very rare in adolescents and young adults. Chest pain that moves […]

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I have PCOS, should I avoid carbs completely?

Posted January 29, 2015 under Ask Us.

Good question! Avoiding carbs (officially called “carbohydrates”) all together isn’t a great idea. Carbs provide our body with energy and they are the only fuel used by the brain.  However, […]

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