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Help! I have dark hair on my upper lip and chin. What can I do about it?
Posted November 20, 2013 under Ask Us.Having unwanted or extra hair on places such as your upper lip, chin, or neck can be mildly annoying to severely distressing, but there are many different ways to remove […]
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I’m 17 years old and I have painful periods. Is this normal or do I have any type of disease?
Posted November 13, 2013 under Ask Us.Mild discomfort during your period can be normal, but if your periods are so painful that you’re missing school as well as social events, and/or taking pain medication frequently to […]
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Why does the pelvic area in girls widen during puberty?
Posted November 6, 2013 under Ask Us.You may notice that as you are growing and developing, your body shape is naturally becoming curvier. Your hips actually widen during this time to prepare to carry a baby […]
Read more »What are the most common signs of pregnancy?
Posted October 30, 2013 under Ask Us.Missed period: The most common symptom of pregnancy is a missed period. Some women can have spotting or very light bleeding in the very beginning when the fertilized egg attaches […]
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Why do some girls have menstrual cramps and others don’t?
Posted October 23, 2013 under Ask Us.It’s true that menstrual periods can be easy for some teens and women, but others can have painful cramps. The medical word for the discomfort is called: “dysmenorrhea”, (pronounced dis-men-o-ree-a) […]
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Why is the skin on the back of my neck looking dark?
Posted October 16, 2013 under Ask Us.There could be different reasons why the skin on your neck is darker. It’s probably not worrisome, but you should mention it to your health care provider. If you also […]
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I’m 14 and I haven’t gotten my period yet. Is this normal?
Posted October 9, 2013 under Ask Us.It’s normal to get your period as early as 9 years old or as late as 15 years old. This is a big time range, and it’s hard to be […]
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How can I get rid of the blood stains on my bed sheets?
Posted October 2, 2013 under Ask Us.The biggest mistake people make when it comes to removing blood stains from sheets or clothing (whether it’s from a bloody nose or your menstrual period) is to use hot […]
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I’ve been having cramps in my lower abdomen and I’ve been moody, but I haven’t started my period yet. Is this normal?
Posted September 25, 2013 under Ask Us.It’s uncommon to have cramps in your lower abdomen (belly) before your period starts. The discomfort you feel could be caused from constipation, but there could be another reason for […]
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My grandma on my dad’s side had breast cancer (she’s fine now). Is there any chance of me getting breast cancer?
Posted September 18, 2013 under Ask Us.Breast cancer among teens is very low, but having a positive family history on either your mother or father’s side puts you and other females in your family at a […]
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