My nipples point inward instead of out. Is this normal?

Posted April 3, 2015 under Ask Us.

If your nipples point inward instead of out, you have “inverted nipples.” Between 10%-20% of all girls have inverted nipples on at least one breast. This is normal and will […]

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pelvic ultrasound

Can a pelvic ultrasound tell if you are sexually active?

Posted March 30, 2015 under Ask Us.

No.  A pelvic ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to make a picture of your reproductive organs; ovaries, fallopian tubes uterus, cervix and bladder. This test cannot determine […]

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Is it bad to play multiplayer video games with my friends?

Posted March 26, 2015 under Ask Us.

It’s great that you’re paying attention to how playing different games make you feel. Video games are a lot of fun because they engage you in a unique world, challenge […]

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hormonal implant

I got the bar (birth control implant) put into my arm at the start of the year and since then I’ve had my period 5 times and whenever I don’t have my period I have a brown discharge. It doesn’t smell the greatest, and it’s stressing me out.

Posted March 23, 2015 under Ask Us.

Like other hormonal birth control methods, implants have possible side effects, which can be different for each woman. The most common side effect is irregular menstrual bleeding or missed periods. […]

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How old do you have to be to get either the hormonal implant in your arm or an IUD?

Posted March 19, 2015 under Ask Us.

Both the hormonal implant and the IUD (intrauterine device) are safe long term birth control options for both healthy teens and adult women. They last for several years, require no […]

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male condom

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 PMOS diet?

Posted March 5, 2015 under Ask Us.

Of course! With PMOS, 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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mother and daughter argue

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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