Topic: Gynecology
I’ve had bulimia for almost 3 years, and now I’m in the recovery process. Some days I’m fine and other days I feel fat and terrible about myself, especially before/during my period (I bloat badly during that time). Is there anything I can do to lessen the bloating during my periods? And is there anything I can do to take my mind off of all the food I ate when I feel fat?
Updated 31 January 2017 under Ask Us.The recovery process for bulimia will have some days that are harder than others and it is important that you find ways to cope through those times. For days that […]
Read more »My periods are regular every month but I don’t get period pains. Is there something wrong with me?
Updated 25 January 2017 under Ask Us.Menstrual periods can be pain-free for some teens and adult women, but others may have mild cramps. Both are normal. Nothing is wrong with you. You just got lucky!
Read more »Can exercise make your period lighter?
Updated 12 December 2016 under Ask Us.Yes, especially if you are thin or not taking in enough nutrition to fuel your body. Participation in gym class exercise or an afterschool soccer team usually doesn’t affect your […]
Read more »What is considered normal vaginal discharge and what do the different colors mean?
Updated 5 December 2016 under Ask Us.During and after puberty most young women notice a clear or whitish discharge on their underwear. This discharge can also look yellow when it dries. The discharge is actually a […]
Read more »I started developing breasts in grade 4 and now I’m in grade 6. This happened to a lot of my friends and they have all gotten their periods but I haven’t got mine. When should I get mine?
Updated 4 November 2016 under Ask Us.Most girls will get their period about 2-3 years after they start to develop breasts (on average) and some will not get their period until later. The average age for […]
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I have endometriosis and I’ve been taking birth control pills continuously. I have a brownish discharge that I haven’t had for over 3 years and I’m worried. I have a huge workload this semester and I work out a lot at the gym. Can stress or working out cause your birth control not to work?
Updated 31 October 2016 under Ask Us.As long as you are taking your birth control pills at the same time every day and you haven’t missed any doses, the Pill will work. Brown discharge, often called […]
Read more »What happens to the lining of your uterus if you take the Pill continuously and not get a period? Does it build up? Do you not grow a lining?
Updated 19 October 2016 under Ask Us.Great question! If you are NOT taking the Pill (oral contraceptive pills), each month, the lining of your uterus naturally thickens or “builds up” to prepare for a possible pregnancy. […]
Read more »My period came early and I honestly panicked when it did. I don’t know what’s wrong. Should I get a checkup?
Updated 5 October 2016 under Ask Us.It’s very common to have irregular periods during the first couple of years after you start menstruating. You might also be one of those young women whose periods are affected […]
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My gynecologist just recently put me on progesterone to see if it would induce my period. I have shamefully masturbated a few times while I have been taking this prescribed medication. Will this have negative effects on my body?
Updated 19 September 2016 under Ask Us.Masturbation is very common and a normal part of growing up. Most people realize that masturbation is a natural way of exploring your body and should not be thought of […]
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Papilomavírus Humano (HPV)
Updated 15 September 2016 under Dicas de Saúde.O HPV, a abreviação de Papilomavírus Humano, é um grupo de mais de 100 tipos diferentes de vírus, alguns dos quais causam verrugas nas mãos e pés; e outros que […]
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