Topic: Medical Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis: Urinary Incontinence
Updated 19 November 2019 under Health Guides.Urinary incontinence (UI) means that you leak urine when you don’t mean to. When you have CF, your pelvic floor muscles (the muscles in your groin that control your bladder) […]
Read more »Cystic Fibrosis: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Updated 20 November 2019 under Health Guides.Deciding to have a sexual relationship is a big deal for everyone for many reasons, including the possible risks of getting a sexually transmitted infection and/or becoming pregnant. What are […]
Read more »Cystic Fibrosis: Pregnancy and Fertility Basics
Updated 20 November 2019 under Health Guides.Can I get pregnant if I have CF? YES. Most women with CF can get pregnant and give birth to healthy babies, but it’s always best to PLAN AHEAD with […]
Read more »I have trichotillomania and I pull my hair all the time without even thinking about it. My mom gets frustrated about it but I tell her I cannot help it. Any advice on how to stop my hair pulling?
Updated 5 February 2019 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question. Trichotillomania is also called the “hair pulling disorder”. People with this condition have a strong, uncontrollable urge to pull out their own hair from their head […]
Read more »Do you have any advice for managing PCOS via diet in college? There are very few healthy/whole grain options at my dining halls, so I always end up reverting to more unhealthy eating habits while I’m here, which I know isn’t good for PCOS.
Updated 9 May 2019 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question! This is really tough – you are trying to make healthy decisions but are not in control of the food available to you. Does your school […]
Read more »Can you get bowel cancer at 13 years old?
Updated 4 September 2019 under Ask Us.Colon cancer is very rare in children; however, anyone no matter what age who has chronic unexplained constipation (difficulty having bowel movements), abdominal distention (bloating of the belly) and bleeding from the […]
Read more »A little amount of fluid comes out of my nipples when being squeezed. Is this normal?
Updated 13 November 2019 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. White milky fluid from your nipples/breasts can result from taking certain medicines for birth control or mood problems, from being pregnant, or recently being pregnant. […]
Read more »MRKH: Preguntas Frecuentes
Updated 22 July 2019 under Guías de la Salud.Si no tengo un cuello del útero, ¿necesito una citología anual (prueba de Papanicolau)? Es verdad que se hace una citología para detectar el cáncer cervical, pero el examen también […]
Read more »MRKH: Preparar para Convertirte en una Madre o No
Updated 17 December 2019 under Guías de la Salud.Preparar para formar una familia es una gran decisión sin importar si una mujer tiene MRKH. Convertirte en una madre funciona para algunas personas y no para otras. Solo tú […]
Read more »MRKH: Hacer la Transición a Atención Ginecológica para Adultas
Updated 22 July 2019 under Guías de la Salud.¡Felicitaciones! Estás preparándote para la transición a atención ginecológica de rutina para adultas. Es normal sentirte un poco nerviosa por este cambio al principio, especialmente si has seguido a tu […]
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