Endometriosis: College Planning

Updated 29 August 2016 under For Parents.

Planning for the day when your daughter goes off to college is a time filled with mixed emotions. As a parent you probably know that college life will open new […]

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Endometriosis: Glossary of Terms

Updated 29 August 2016 under For Parents.

Active hormone pill: An oral contraceptive pill that contains estrogen, progesterone, or both. Add–back therapy: Hormonal therapy prescribed to help females with the side–effects of a class of medicine called […]

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Can you use tampons with PCOS? If so what is the best kind?

Updated 19 February 2016 under Ask Us.

It is absolutely fine to use tampons if you have PCOS, which stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. If you are just starting to use tampons, you may find that the […]

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Dispositivos Intrauterinos (DIUs)

Updated 15 September 2016 under Dicas de Saúde.

O dispositivo intrauterino é um tipo de contracepção que é inserido através da vagina para dentro do útero para prevenir uma gestação.  Existem mais de um tipo de DIU. Três […]

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I have irregular periods does it mean i have PCOS????

Updated 11 October 2016 under Ask Us.

Irregular periods is one of the symptoms of PCOS; however, there are many other reasons that you may have irregular periods. For example: it is common for girls to have […]

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I am suffering from PCOS and I want some advice related to my weight problems and if I can have kids someday.

Updated 11 November 2016 under Ask Us.

It can be challenging to manage your weight when you have PCOS but there are things you can do that will help! It’s a good idea to talk with your […]

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I’ve tried using a tampon several times but I have a hard time getting it in far enough, and it hurts. Help!

Updated 14 April 2015 under Ask Us.

Most women would say that it took them several tries before they were able to “get the hang of it” and insert a tampon correctly.  When a tampon is inserted […]

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I have extreme pelvic pain, as well as irregular periods. Sometimes I don’t get my period at all. Could there be something wrong?

Updated 19 June 2015 under Ask Us.

It is common to have irregular periods the first year that you start your period, but that doesn’t explain your “extreme pelvic pain” which isn’t normal. You should definitely make […]

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I am still on my period and it has been two weeks. Is that normal?

Updated 7 August 2015 under Ask Us.

No. Normal menstrual periods last 3 to 7 days. Longer than normal periods can occur because of stress, a hormone imbalance, pregnancy, infection, a thyroid condition, and other causes. You should […]

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