Center for Young Women's Health
My periods are regular every month but I don’t get period pains. Is there something wrong with me?
Menstrual periods can be pain-free for some teens and adult women, but others may have mild cramps. Both are normal. Nothing is wrong with you. You just got lucky!
Read more »I’m usually a happy person, but sometimes I feel upset and inclined to self-harm. However, since I’m not diagnosed with Bi-Polar depression I don’t feel like I deserve help. Is it just a phase? How can I get over this if I’m not validated?
Some moodiness is normal throughout the teen years, but especially in the early teens. It’s possible that this is a phase and you will feel better in time. However, if […]
Read more »I have gas and sometimes diarrhea. What do you recommend?
Gas (“breaking wind,” “flatulence,” “farting”) and diarrhea (change in regular bowel habit- usually 3 or more loose/watery stools a day, less formed stool and more frequent) can be caused by […]
Read more »My friend just told me they’re gender fluid. I love them, no matter what, but I’m finding it hard to switch from “she” to “they” all the time and will make mistakes by accident. I don’t want them to feel bad, so how can I get better?
It’s important that you are honoring your friend’s wish to use a different pronoun, and it’s normal that you sometimes make mistakes. Pronoun use is very much a habit for […]
Read more »Can exercise make your period lighter?
Yes, especially if you are thin or not taking in enough nutrition to fuel your body. Participation in gym class exercise or an afterschool soccer team usually doesn’t affect your […]
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