Center for Young Women's Health
I’ve had discharge for about 2 years and I know that this can sometimes be a sign of starting your period, but I have still not started even though most of my friends have. Is there something wrong with me?
You’re right that most girls will have an increased amount of (clear) discharge before they get their first period. While this often occurs about six months before the first period, […]
Read more »I can’t stop eating. Is this normal, or should I be concerned?
As a teenager it’s normal to feel hungrier than you have in the past because your body needs more energy than before since you are growing and developing. However, if […]
Read more »Should we avoid certain types of food like fats or sweets during our period to prevent break outs?
Scientific evidence remains inconclusive as to whether or not there is a link between the foods that we eat and acne though there is no proven link so far. The […]
Read more »My first period was really heavy. I had to change my pad every hour. I’m wondering if this is normal?
While it is normal to have irregular bleeding when you begin to menstruate (have periods for the first time), you should not have to change your pad every hour. This […]
Read more »Both my cheeks are full of pimples and it feels very weird to go outside like that. I use a face wash twice a day and I drink a lot of water and green tea but my skin isn’t clearing. What should I do to clear my face?
It can be discouraging if you are trying to clear up your acne and not having good results. You might want to try an over-the-counter acne medicine that contains benzoyl […]
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