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I’m 15 and I want to start birth control pills but I’m too afraid to ask my mom. What should I do?
Posted May 29, 2013 under Ask Us.There are a few things you can do. Try to find the right time to talk to your mom about issues that effect teens in general, such as healthy relationships, […]
Read more »What is leukorrhea?
Posted May 22, 2013 under Ask Us.Leukorrhea is the medical name for normal vaginal discharge. You may notice it in your underwear. It’s usually thick and sticky. It can be white or yellow, but it doesn’t […]
Read more »What should I do if I have thyroid problem?
Posted May 15, 2013 under Ask Us.If you have a thyroid problem, your thyroid (gland) is not making enough of the thyroid hormone (underactive) or it’s making too much (overactive). The name for the underactive thyroid […]
Read more »Does the Pill make you gain weight?
Posted May 8, 2013 under Ask Us.Some teens gain weight and some teens lose weight while on the Pill, but most stay exactly the same. Try to remember to watch your portion sizes, avoid fast food, […]
Read more »Does exercise reduce the size of your boobs?
Posted May 1, 2013 under Ask Us.It’s not the exercise, but rather the weight loss from exercising that can decrease the size of your breasts. You probably won’t notice any change with a slight weight loss, […]
Read more »I have PCOS. Am I more likely to get pregnant if I’m taking Metformin?
Posted April 24, 2013 under Ask Us.Yes. Girls with PCOS are more likely to get pregnant while taking Metformin (if they’re sexually active and not using birth control). Metformin (combined with a healthy diet and regular […]
Read more »Is it possible for a penis to be too large to enter a vagina?
Posted April 17, 2013 under Ask Us.When a woman feels aroused or interested in having sex, her vagina makes a natural lubricant that helps glide a male’s penis into the vagina. It also helps if the […]
Read more »I just had my period 9 days ago and now I’m having it again. What should I do?
Posted April 10, 2013 under Ask Us.If you’re taking hormone medicine such as birth control pills you may have spotting or break-through bleeding in between cycles if you missed a pill (or other hormone medicine), or […]
Read more »My mom is trying to get me to break up with my boyfriend, but I don’t want to. What should I do?
Posted April 3, 2013 under Ask Us.My mom is trying to get me to break up with my boyfriend, but I still like him a lot. Should I get over him or can I stay with […]
Read more »While having sex I get very dry and sore. Is this normal?
Posted March 27, 2013 under Ask Us.No. Your vagina produces natural lubrication that makes intercourse comfortable. Lack of lubrication may be due to you not feeling aroused or from taking certain medications. Sometimes vaginal soreness can […]
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