SOPK: Glossaire des termes relatifs au SOPK

Updated 29 August 2012 under Health Guides.

ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS : Épaississement et brunissement de la peau (causés par un taux d’insuline élevé) qui se manifestent sous forme de plaques derrière le cou, sous les bras et sur […]

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Digital Safety

Updated 14 January 2026 under Health Guides.

While there are many potential benefits of using digital technologies, such as social connection and access to information, there are also some risks involved. Invasion of privacy, cyberbullying, and misinformation […]

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Cyberbullying and Bullying

Updated 14 January 2026 under Health Guides.

The terms “bullying” and “cyberbullying” are used to describe the same unwanted, mean behavior towards another person: if someone is threatening, harassing, or humiliating another person, they are being a […]

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Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU)

Updated 14 January 2026 under Health Guides.

Media and digital technology are everywhere, and most of us use some form of it every day without even thinking about it. We use it to do homework, to keep […]

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Digital Safety: Quiz

Updated 14 January 2026 under Health Guides.

Take our quiz to find out how much you really know about digital safety! 1. Fact or Myth: You can post anything on a private account without worrying that parents/teachers/future […]

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Amenorrhea

Updated 22 September 2025 under Health Guides.

Amenorrhea, pronounced “a-men-or-re ah” means absent or no menstrual periods. If you haven’t had your period yet or you’ve missed a few periods, you’re probably wondering what’s going on with your body. […]

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Vitamin B12

Updated 22 April 2025 under Health Guides.

Vitamin B12 is needed for your body to produce red blood cells and is used by the body to make proteins like hormones and enzymes needed for digestion. Most people […]

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Bacterial Vaginosis

Updated 15 September 2025 under Health Guides.

This photomicrograph of a vaginal smear specimen depicts two epithelial cells, a normal cell, and an epithelial cell with its exterior covered by bacteria giving the cell a roughened, stippled […]

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Body Piercing

Updated 13 October 2025 under Health Guides.

People from many different cultures have pierced their bodies for centuries. If you look in a history book, you will find that Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans decorated their bodies with […]

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Breast Health: Buying a Bra

Updated 13 October 2025 under Health Guides.

If you’re ready to buy your first bra or if your breast size has changed, you may be wondering what size bra to buy. Figuring out the correct size can […]

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