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I had sex with my boyfriend in the heat of the moment and we didn’t use a condom. I took Next Choice One Dose™ three hours after we had sex. My period is late – should I be worried?

Posted March 19, 2014 under Ask Us.

Taking emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse is your best bet to avoid unwanted pregnancy. The manufacturer of the emergency contraception Next Choice One Dose™ states, “Some women […]

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My vagina has a funny fishy smell. What is it?

Posted March 12, 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s possible that you have bacterial vaginosis. However, you should make an appointment with your health care provider and get checked. Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginal infection. Women […]

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My face is full of small pimples. What can I do to prevent this?

Posted March 5, 2014 under Ask Us.

Pimples and zits are a common skin condition called acne. About 70-90% of teens (girls and guys) will have some kind of acne breakout during their adolescent years. Here are […]

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My parents are getting divorced. Is it normal to feel relieved and not sad about it?

Posted February 26, 2014 under Ask Us.

Sometimes when parents get divorced they do so after a lot of arguing or fighting, or sometimes your parents may have appeared to not be talking to each other at […]

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Can I go to school with Mono and participate in gym class?

Posted February 19, 2014 under Ask Us.

You can go back to school when your health care provider says it’s okay. This is usually when you feel much better, which may take a few days to a […]

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How do I get rid of hemorrhoids and an anal fissure without having surgery?

Posted February 5, 2014 under Ask Us.

Aside from being annoying, hemorrhoids (swollen veins in the rectum) can be painful and itchy. If you have hemorrhoids, you may be able to feel small lumpy pieces of skin […]

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Is it true that most girls don’t have symptoms of chlamydia?

Posted January 29, 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes. Around 90% percent of women and 70% of men with chlamydia have no symptoms. If they do have symptoms, the symptoms usually start anywhere from 1-3 weeks after becoming […]

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How can I prevent my face and other areas of my skin from getting too dry?

Posted January 22, 2014 under Ask Us.

Every day our skin comes in contact with many different things such as the weather, clothes, soaps and lotions, and a variety of beauty products. Many of us will have […]

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When I scratch my vaginal area, the skin looks like it’s peeling and there are tiny cuts. What is it?

Posted January 15, 2014 under Ask Us.

There can be different reasons for your symptoms. You could have a yeast infection. If you are sexually active it’s possible that you could have an STI. You could be […]

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My friends told me that wearing bras to bed makes your boobs saggy and prevents them from growing. Is this true?

Posted January 8, 2014 under Ask Us.

There’s no scientific evidence that wearing a bra to bed is either helpful or harmful. It doesn’t prevent your breasts from growing nor does it make your breasts saggy. If […]

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