Topic: Gynecology
I just started my period but it lasted for an entire week. Is this normal?
Updated 14 May 2015 under Ask Us.Periods in general usually last about 3-7 days but the amount of blood flow is usually different each day. For example, it is typically heavier during the first couple of […]
Read more »Lately I have been thinking I should get my first pelvic exam, but when and where do I do this? Will I get checked for STIs and whether I can have children in the future?
Updated 7 May 2015 under Ask Us.Most health care providers agree that a woman should have her first pelvic exam whenever she has a symptom such as abnormal bleeding, discharge or pain, or when she turns […]
Read more »Is it normal to bleed A LOT when losing your virginity? I don’t understand why, and I’m quite nervous, to be honest. It was my first time and my boyfriend had to stop because I couldn’t handle the pain.
Updated 30 April 2015 under Ask Us.It is normal for some women to bleed the first time they have vaginal intercourse but at the same time some women don’t bleed at all, and that’s normal too. […]
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I’ve recently switched from the patch to the Pill. The first month back on the Pill, I missed a few days, so I decided to wait till the next month to start it again which made my period come early. I’ve been taking the Pill consistently now but because I took a few pills in the first row already, I am going to run out of pills and my period is going to come early. What should I do? Is it dangerous to have my period come early?
Updated 28 April 2015 under Ask Us.This is a great question! Many young women find it hard to remember to take the Pill (or any medicine) every day. There are some things you can try, to […]
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What causes it to smell “down there” (my vagina)?
Updated 17 April 2015 under Ask Us.Every female has a natural vaginal scent that can change throughout her menstrual cycle. A strong odor however, can be a sign of an infection, particularly if she is sexually […]
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Can a pelvic ultrasound tell if you are sexually active?
Updated 30 March 2015 under Ask Us.No. A pelvic ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to make a picture of your reproductive organs; ovaries, fallopian tubes uterus, cervix and bladder. This test cannot determine […]
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I got the bar (birth control implant) put into my arm at the start of the year and since then I’ve had my period 5 times and whenever I don’t have my period I have a brown discharge. It doesn’t smell the greatest, and it’s stressing me out.
Updated 23 March 2015 under Ask Us.Like other hormonal birth control methods, implants have possible side effects, which can be different for each woman. The most common side effect is irregular menstrual bleeding or missed periods. […]
Read more »Could a chlamydia infection from years ago cause an abnormal Pap test now?
Updated 11 March 2015 under Ask Us.No. A chlamydia infection from years ago would not cause an abnormal Pap test now. Most often an abnormal Pap test is caused from HPV (human papillomavirus infection) which is […]
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I am sexually active and have not had my period for 4 months. I have taken a lot of pregnancy tests but they are negative. I have acne and dark hair everywhere. Also, one of my nipples is white and one is a dark color. Are these symptoms connected? If so what is it?
Updated 9 March 2015 under Ask Us.While pregnancy is definitely the most common reason to not have your period when you are sexually active, it is not the only thing that can cause your period to […]
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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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