HIV, AIDS

Prueba de VIH

Updated 20 January 2015 under Guías de la Salud.

Ahora es recomendado que los que tengan 13 y más anos de edad conseguían una prueba de VIH como parte de su rutina de chequeos anualmente. Es muy importante si […]

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I’m a lesbian and I’ve just been told that I might have endometriosis. My girlfriend is scared to have sex with me in case it makes things worse or she hurts me! Would it make a difference if I had sex?

Updated 29 December 2014 under Ask Us.

Some woman may experience pain or “pressure” with sexual intercourse, but many do not. We recommend that you tell your partner that you will let her know if you are […]

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I have labial hypertrophy (enlarged labia) and haven’t gotten my period yet although my mother and sister got it when they were 13 years old. Does the fact that I have large labia have anything to do with me not getting my period yet?

Updated 15 December 2014 under Ask Us.

No. Having enlarged labia (pronounced: lay-bee-al hi-per-tro-fee) will not affect when your period will start but other things can, such as a hormone imbalance or low weight. In fact, the size […]

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I have MRKH syndrome and have unprotected sex very frequently. Because I have no uterus (just ovaries), I don’t have to be worried about getting pregnant, right??

Updated 12 November 2014 under Ask Us.

You are correct. You don’t have to worry about getting pregnant if you don’t have a uterus however, if you are having unprotected intercourse, you are at risk for many […]

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HIV, AIDS

What are the possibilities for getting HIV/AIDS even though I used protection?

Updated 27 May 2014 under Ask Us.

If you use latex condoms for protection and you use them correctly every time you have intercourse, the risk of getting HIV/AIDS is greatly reduced. The most dependable ways to […]

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Does having bacterial vaginosis or BV cause future fertility problems later (trouble getting pregnant)?

Updated 7 May 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes. If you don’t get treated, BV can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can damage your reproductive organs, making it difficult to become pregnant later. The good news is there […]

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Should dairy products be included in a PCOS meal plan?

Updated 23 April 2014 under Ask Us.

Dairy products can be included in a healthy PCOS meal plan as long as you are not lactose intolerant or allergic to milk. Low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese are good […]

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I wet the bed every night and wear diapers. How can I stop?

Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.

I wet the bed every night and wear diapers. I can’t have sleepovers or go to overnight camp, but my parents don’t want to do anything about it. How can […]

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What happens when you have diabetes?

Updated 12 March 2014 under Ask Us.

Diabetes is a chronic (long-term) illness that can happen when your body does not make enough insulin, or when your body has difficulty using the insulin that it does make. […]

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I have a terrible, itchy rash around my anal area. ACK, help!

Updated 10 March 2014 under Ask Us.

I have a terrible, itchy rash around my anal area. I’ve tried over-the-counter medicine for diaper rash which kind of works, but has a strong smell and leaves white cream […]

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