Topic: Gynecology
I have had my period since I was 10. It’s been 3 years and my periods are still irregular. Sometimes I get them every month and then it doesn’t come for another 3. I am not stressed or work out too much. Should I visit my doctor about this?
Updated 25 September 2019 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question! During the first 1-2 years after a young woman starts her period, her cycles may be irregular; however, after that the menstrual cycle will typically […]
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I have a lot of discharge that has a fishy scent at times. What can that mean? I saw my gynecologist but they said I was fine.
Updated 14 October 2019 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question! Anytime you have a discharge that is unusual for you, it’s a good idea to check in with your gynecologist or health care provider, which […]
Read more »I got my first period 7 months ago but it hasn’t come back. Is there something wrong with me?
Updated 21 October 2019 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. It is very common to have irregular periods during the first few years after starting menstruation (periods). During the first year, most girls have at […]
Read more »How Safe Is It… to wear a tampon to bed?
Updated 31 December 2019 under Ask Us.How Safe Is It……. to wear a tampon to bed? Answer: It is safe to wear a tampon to bed as long as you follow the directions on the product. […]
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Why do I get BV every other month? I was prescribed Metrogel and used it 5 days and it went away. Then I had sex with my bf last week and it came back the next day.
Updated 12 December 2019 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question about bacterial vaginosis (BV)! It can be very frustrating if you’ve taken all of your medication and followed the advice of your health care provider and […]
Read more »My vagina is itchy, dry and it burns sometimes. I’m a virgin and masturbate so I’m wondering if I could have an STD?
Updated 23 December 2019 under Ask Us.Great question, thank you. It is unlikely that you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) if you have not had sex. Sexually transmitted infections can only be shared by having […]
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MRKH: Opciones de Tratamiento
Updated 22 July 2019 under Guías de la Salud.Si se te ha dicho que tienes MRKH y que tu vagina es incompleta o ausente, tienes las siguientes opciones: No tienes que hacer nada. Puedes crear una vagina sin […]
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MRKH: Preguntas Frecuentes
Updated 22 July 2019 under Guías de la Salud.Si no tengo un cuello del útero, ¿necesito una citología anual (prueba de Papanicolau)? Es verdad que se hace una citología para detectar el cáncer cervical, pero el examen también […]
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MRKH: Preparar para Convertirte en una Madre o No
Updated 17 December 2019 under Guías de la Salud.Preparar para formar una familia es una gran decisión sin importar si una mujer tiene MRKH. Convertirte en una madre funciona para algunas personas y no para otras. Solo tú […]
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MRKH: Hacer la Transición a Atención Ginecológica para Adultas
Updated 22 July 2019 under Guías de la Salud.¡Felicitaciones! Estás preparándote para la transición a atención ginecológica de rutina para adultas. Es normal sentirte un poco nerviosa por este cambio al principio, especialmente si has seguido a tu […]
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