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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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How deep in is your hymen?

Posted March 20, 2013 under Ask Us.

The hymen is a just a thin membrane that surrounds the opening to the vagina. The hymen isn’t deep and doesn’t extend into the vagina. Hymens can come in different […]

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