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Weight, Health, and Weight Stigma

Updated 31 October 2023 under Health Guides.

If your health care provider (HCP) told you that your weight or BMI falls in the “overweight” or “obese” range you may be experiencing a variety of emotions. It is […]

Tagged BMI healthy eating obesity

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Cystic Fibrosis: Contraception

Updated 11 November 2019 under Health Guides.

Women with CF are able to get pregnant. An unplanned pregnancy can have a big effect on your health. Some CF medications are “teratogenic,” meaning that they can cause birth […]

Tagged birth control contraception cystic fibrosis

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I have been fat since childhood. I think I might have an eating disorder. I feel guilty after eating my meal, and then weigh myself like 100 times in an hour. I want to lose about 10 kg. What is your advice?

Posted September 17, 2020 under Ask Us.

It sounds like you could benefit from meeting with a qualified mental health provider to discuss the feelings of guilt you have around eating as well as working to improve […]

Tagged eating disorder healthy eating self-esteem

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I really want to get pregnant. The only problem is, I haven’t had my first period yet and I am worried about getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Is it possible to get pregnant (even if I haven’t had my period yet), while protecting myself from STIs?

Posted October 2, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question. It is totally possible for a young woman to become pregnant without having her first period. This is because during ovulation a mature egg is […]

Tagged period pregnancy STI

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I have a large birth mark on my face. I am really worried that I will never find true love? Will I find someone who loves me even though I have a birth mark?

Posted December 21, 2020 under Ask Us.

Every single person on this earth is uniquely beautiful, both inside and out, in his, her, or their own way. It’s not uncommon for someone to be born with a […]

Tagged birthmark body image self-esteem

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Taking Charge of Your Healthcare

Updated 23 December 2023 under Health Guides.

So, you are growing up and gaining the new responsibilities that come with getting older! Now, if you are feeling a bit overwhelmed, take a deep breath, that can be […]

Tagged checkups doctor visits PCP

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I recently had a pelvic exam and it wasn’t a pleasant experience. My OB-GYN didn’t talk to me or tell me what they were doing during the exam. Is this normal?

Posted January 18, 2022 under Ask Us.

Great question, thank you for asking! Pelvic exams are an essential part in making sure your body is healthy, but that doesn’t mean they are easy. Thinking about a pelvic […]

Tagged gynecologist pelvic exam

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I’m fourteen years old. I am a lesbian, but I don’t know how to tell my parents. I have felt this way since I was eleven years old. I also have a crush, but I don’t know how to tell her either. I think my parents will accept me, but I don’t know what to do. Can you help me?

Posted April 22, 2022 under Ask Us.

Thank you so much for reaching out to us. For some people coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* and/or queer (LGBTQ+) to parents is casual and accepting, while for others […]

Tagged lesbian parents sexual orientation