hormonal implant

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. […]

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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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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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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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feminine products

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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birth control pills

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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