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Menstrual Period: Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)

Updated 15 September 2025 under Health Guides.

It’s common for many girls to have mild pain with their periods a couple of days each month. However, if your pain is not relieved with over-the-counter pain medicine, and […]

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PCOS: Sample Menus and Recipes

Updated 22 April 2025 under Health Guides.

  Here you’ll find sample menus that will help give you some ideas for healthy meals and snacks. Keep in mind that depending on your own metabolism and activity level, […]

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PCOS: Nutrition Basics

Updated 22 April 2025 under Health Guides.

A healthy diet and exercise are helpful tools to manage PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) symptoms. This is because young people with PCOS often have higher levels of the hormone insulin […]

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Updated 24 November 2025 under Health Guides.

PID is a serious infection usually caused by sexually transmitted infections (STI). It can cause problems, including chronic pain and difficulty getting pregnant (infertility). It’s important to lessen your chance of STIs […]

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Contraception: Pros and Cons of Different Contraceptive Methods

Updated 15 September 2025 under Health Guides.

Here’s a list of the many available types of contraception, and the pros and cons of using each. Hormonal Implants Success Rate with Typical Use: 99% Pros Cons Long-term method […]

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Pubic Lice (“Crabs”)

Updated 24 November 2025 under Health Guides.

Pubic lice are tiny, round, wingless insects that live on the skin. They’re also called crabs because they have “claws,” which they use to hang on to hair. They’re light […]

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Scabies

Updated 24 November 2025 under Health Guides.

Scabies is an infestation caused by a mite that burrows into the skin. When the mite burrows in the skin to lay its eggs, it causes an itchy rash. Who gets scabies? […]

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Sore Throat

Updated 31 October 2025 under Health Guides.

A sore throat is a common medical condition that usually lasts a couple of days and gets better on its own; however, sometimes a sore throat can be serious. If […]

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): General Information

Updated 24 November 2025 under Health Guides.

Anyone who has had sexual contact can get an STI. Men and women of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels can get STIs. According to the Centers for […]

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Strep Throat

Updated 31 October 2025 under Health Guides.

“Strep throat” is a sore throat that is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It’s the most common bacterial infection of the throat, and the words “Strep Throat” (or “strep”) […]

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