Topic: Gynecology

I had a sinus infection recently, and now I have white discharge that looks like cottage cheese coming out of my vagina. Is this normal? Some types of vaginal discharge […]

It’s hard to know exactly what this is without looking at it, but skin tags usually don’t “turn up overnight”. If you’re sexually active, it would be a good idea […]

No. After puberty, most girls will have a vaginal discharge which can be thick and sticky, especially during the middle of the cycle (when you ovulate discharge can be watery […]

Girls and women may have brown discharge just before, during, or right after their period. Most of the time it’s normal and not a cause for concern. The brown color […]

If you’ve tried to insert a tampon and you’ve followed the instructions on the box that they came in and you still can’t get it into your vagina, you should […]

If you’re having menstrual cramps, talk with your parents or health care provider (HCP) about your options. If your menstrual cramps are painful, you may think about taking some type […]

When a woman becomes pregnant, she no longer has a period until after she gives birth. Spotting or light bleeding during early pregnancy can be due to implantation (when the […]

Not necessarily. Some girls may get their first period around the same age as their mom did, but that’s not always the case. Every girl’s body is different. One clue […]

The symptoms of a period are different for everyone. Some women have cramps in the lower part of their belly, while others never feel any discomfort at all. Many women […]

I’ve been getting my period on and off for the past couple of months. Sometimes there’s only a week between each one. Is this normal? While it can be normal […]