Is there any other way to get pregnant besides sex?

Updated 13 January 2015 under Ask Us.

While most women become pregnant by vaginal intercourse, women can also rarely get pregnant by ejaculation of sperm right at the opening of the vagina.  Another way to get pregnant […]

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I’m new to tampons and I can’t get it all the way in. Help please?? Is there something wrong with my vaginal shape or something?

Updated 31 December 2014 under Ask Us.

When you are learning how to use tampons, it’s a good idea to use the “slender” size. It’s also easier to insert it when your menstrual flow is moderate to […]

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How do I keep track of my periods each month?

Updated 26 December 2014 under Ask Us.

The easiest way to keep track of your periods is to write down when they start and when they stop. Some girls like to keep a small calendar in their […]

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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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Periodo Menstrual

Updated 3 December 2014 under Guías de la Salud.

Tú tienes dos pequeños ovarios, en forma de uva, dentro de tu abdomen a ambos lados de tu útero (donde se desarrolla un bebé). Los ovarios están llenos con cientos […]

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Pildoras anticonceptivas orales

Updated 1 December 2014 under For Parents.

Si su hija ha iniciado recientemente tomando píldoras anticonceptivas o está pensando en tomarlas, probablemente usted tenga algunas preocupaciones y preguntas. Seguramente habrá escuchado algunas cosas de los anticonceptivos que […]

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Is it true that masturbating will mess up my menstrual cycle?

Updated 26 November 2014 under Ask Us.

No. Masturbating has no affect on your menstrual cycle.

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My periods are really heavy. I was wondering if there was something I could do to lessen the flow?

Updated 15 October 2014 under Ask Us.

Talk with your doctor or health care provider if you think your periods are very heavy. It’s important to find out the cause (if possible) and get treated. The average female […]

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My period is 6 days late… Am I pregnant? I’m really scared. Please HELP!

Updated 17 September 2014 under Ask Us.

Getting a pregnancy test would be the first thing to do to make sure. However, there can be other reasons why your period is late. Stress and anxiety can cause […]

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Is it normal to have 2 periods in 1 month?

Updated 3 September 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s a good idea to mark the calendar on the first day of your period. You can figure out how long your menstrual period is by counting the first day […]

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