Topic: Gynecology
Píldoras Anticonceptivas: Usos Médicos
Updated 22 June 2020 under Guías de la Salud.Frecuentemente se receta la píldora anticonceptiva a adolescentes y mujeres jóvenes como tratamiento para períodos irregulares o ausentes, para dolores menstruales, acné, Síndrome Premenstrual, endometriosis, Insuficiencia Ovárica Primaria, y para […]
Read more »
Protección Femenina: información sobre tampones y toallitas femeninas
Updated 16 June 2020 under Guías de la Salud.Hay dos tipos de productos básicos para el período: los de protección externa y los de protección interna. Los productos de protección externa como toallitas femeninas o toallitas diarias se […]
Read more »
Endometriosis: How To Take Continuous Oral Contraceptive Pills
Updated 21 August 2020 under Health Guides.Taking the Pill continuously means that you will take one active pill (containing the female hormones estrogen and progestin) every day without a break. This will help keep the lining […]
Read more »Pregnancy: Unplanned Pregnancy – About Abortion
Updated 28 April 2020 under Health Guides.Abortion Many youth have questions about pregnancy and abortion. If you have just found out that you are pregnant, you may feel overwhelmed, sad, happy, or unsure about options and […]
Read more »I just tried putting in a tampon for the first time. I was able to insert it half way, but I couldn’t push it any further. Is it my hymen that is blocking it? Should I see my health care provider?
Updated 6 January 2020 under Ask Us.It’s totally normal to have a little trouble inserting a tampon for the first time, but selecting the right time, tampon size, and position, can make the whole process a […]
Read more »
I am 17 years old and my period is strong. I end up spending the first day at home and missing school/work because my cramps are so painful. I also have nausea and become light headed. Is this normal?
Updated 20 January 2020 under Ask Us.Great question! Getting your period can cause mild cramps on the first day or two, but it shouldn’t cause you to stay home from school, work, or social events. Dysmenorrhea […]
Read more »I recently I began having pain in my bladder/urethra when I move or sit a certain way. I also have pain when I pee as well. Could I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? I am scared to tell my parents, help!
Updated 27 January 2020 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question. It’s possible that you have a urinary tract infection; however, the only way to know for sure is to see your primary care provider (PCP). Your […]
Read more »I don’t think I have “officially” had my period yet, but I recently had 3-4 days of brownish black discharge. I didn’t see any blood in the discharge, but could this have been my period?
Updated 6 February 2020 under Ask Us.It is possible that your period may be coming sooner than you think! It is completely normal for girls to experience brown discharge just before, during, or after their period. […]
Read more »
Periodos Dolorosos (Dismenorrea)
Updated 14 January 2020 under Guías de la Salud.Es común que muchas chicas tengan dolor leve con sus períodos un par de días al mes. Sin embargo, si su dolor no se alivia con analgésicos de venta libre, […]
Read more »I started my period last August (at 14 years old), but I haven’t had a period for the last 6 months. I am not sexually active, but I have some of the symptoms in your guide on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Should I be concerned?
Updated 10 April 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. In young women, it’s totally normal to have fewer periods per year, especially for the first 2-3 years after starting your period. In the first […]
Read more »