Topic: Gynecology
My periods are really painful to the point that getting out of bed is a challenge. I also experience a lot of dizziness and nausea. I recently started on the birth control pill, but it’s not helping. Is there anything else I can do?
Updated 20 July 2021 under Ask Us.We are sorry to hear you that you aren’t feeling well. The best thing to do in this situation is contact your health care provider (HCP) and schedule an appointment […]
Read more »I had my first period at age 12, but I haven’t have another one since. I am 16 years old now. What is wrong with me?
Updated 4 August 2021 under Ask Us.This is such a great question, so glad you asked! Amenorrhea (pronounced “a-men-or-re-ah”) means absent or no menstrual period. There are two different types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary. Primary […]
Read more »I haven’t had my period since April, before that it had been absent for 6 months, before that 4 months. Now it’s gone again, is there a pattern? My aunt had PCOS, could I also have PCOS? Should I be worried about it?
Updated 27 August 2021 under Ask Us.Periods, hormones, and timing don’t always make a good trio, which is super frustrating. However, developing a strong understanding on the things that can impact hormone regulation and in turn […]
Read more »I have been having some discomfort in my vagina. What can I do to make it go away?
Updated 7 September 2021 under Ask Us.Great question! Sorry to hear that you are having some discomfort. When our bodies don’t feel right or we are experiencing pain, it’s a normal to wonder what our bodies […]
Read more »I got my first period about a year and a half ago. It was coming about every month since then, but for the last three months I haven’t had my period. Should I be concerned?
Updated 5 November 2021 under Ask Us.Great question! Irregular periods are super common during the first few years of menstruation (getting a period). Most girls during the first year of menstruation have at least 4 periods; […]
Read more »Fisioterapia del Suelo Pélvico
Updated 9 September 2021 under Guías de la Salud.La fisioterapia es una terapia alternativa que trata las lesiones y ciertas enfermedades sin el uso de medicina o cirugía. Esto implica usar métodos de recuperación físicos como calor, masajes […]
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Preparación para una cirugía ginecológica en el Boston Children’s Hospital
Updated 15 March 2021 under Guías de la Salud.La preparación para una cirugía puede ser abrumadora o aterradora si no sabes qué esperar. Puede que tengas algunas preguntas sin contestar y preocupaciones que te hagan sentir de esta […]
Read more »I have a painful boil inside the lip of my vagina. I am currently on my period and it really hurts to wipe. Please help!
Updated 30 December 2021 under Ask Us.So sorry to hear you are so uncomfortable. Unfortunately, there are many different causes for lumps and bumps in the vagina. Some causes are more serious than others, for example […]
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Menstrual Period: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Updated 22 October 2020 under Health Guides.PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome; “pre” means “before” and “menstrual” refers to the menstrual cycle or periods. Not all girls will get PMS. Most girls and women with PMS have symptoms during […]
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Endometriosis: Nutrición y Ejercicio
Updated 21 August 2020 under Guías de la Salud.Si te han diagnosticado con Endometriosis es posible que te preguntes si hay algo que puedas hacer para sentirte mejor además de tomar medicamentos. La nutrición saludable y el ejercicio […]
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