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Why is the skin on the back of my neck looking dark?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

There could be different reasons why the skin on your neck is darker. It’s probably not worrisome, but you should mention it to your health care provider. If you also […]

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I’m 17 years old and I have painful periods. Is this normal or do I have any type of disease?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Mild discomfort during your period can be normal, but if your periods are so painful that you’re missing school as well as social events, and/or taking pain medication frequently to […]

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I’m 17 years old. Is it normal to have sexual desire and is my vagina mature enough to have sex?

Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes, it’s totally normal to have sexual desire at 17. Although most young women are physically ready to engage in sexual intercourse, the most important part of the decision to […]

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I’m on birth control pills and my boyfriend and I use condoms. Recently while we were having sex, the condom broke. I forgot to take my Pill that night, could I still get pregnant?

Updated 22 July 2014 under Ask Us.

There is a slight chance you could be pregnant. You should always take a forgotten birth control pill as soon as you remember. If you miss 1 birth control pill, […]

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Endometriosis: Treatment Options

Updated 31 July 2014 under For Parents.

When an evaluation suggests endometriosis, it is likely that your daughter will be scheduled for a diagnostic laparoscopy. When a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis has been made, treatment falls into […]

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How long is my menstrual cycle?

Updated 25 February 2014 under Ask Us.

How do I count the days of my menstrual cycle? Do I start counting the day I start bleeding or when I finish? Your cycle begins on the first day […]

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I’m 15 and I want to start birth control pills but I’m too afraid to ask my mom. What should I do?

Updated 6 March 2014 under Ask Us.

There are a few things you can do. Try to find the right time to talk to your mom about issues that effect teens in general, such as healthy relationships, […]

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I shaved the hair on my chin, but it’s grown back. What’s wrong?

Updated 16 January 2014 under Ask Us.

I have hair below my chin near my neck. I shaved one time but it’s grown back. Why is this happening? Do I have a health problem? Some girls/women of […]

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SOPK: Menus types et recettes adaptées pour le SOPK

Updated 30 August 2012 under Health Guides.

N’oubliez pas que selon votre métabolisme et votre niveau d’activité, vos besoins en énergie peuvent être plus grands ou moins grands que le plan proposé. Essayez d’inclure une protéine, un […]

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Síndrome de Ovario Poliquístico (SOPQ)

Updated 7 April 2011 under For Parents.

El Síndrome de Ovario Poliquístico (SOPQ) es la enfermedad endocrina del sistema reproductivo que más comunmente se presenta en mujeres de edad reproductiva. A pesar de que esta condición no […]

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