Topic: Gynecology

I got my period the first time a couple of months ago and I haven’t gotten it again. Is this normal?
Updated 9 October 2015 under Ask Us.It’s actually very common to have irregular periods during the first year or two (after your period starts), but after that your periods should become more predictable. Irregular periods can […]
Read more »I have a field trip to an amusement park coming up this week and there are going to be rides. Is it ok if I go on the rides when I am on my period?
Updated 25 September 2015 under Ask Us.If you tend to get nauseous (sick to your stomach) or have bad cramps when you have your period, you will probably not feel up to going on fast rides. […]
Read more »I take birth control pills. Do I have to take the “inactive pills”? Why do I have to bleed during this time?
Updated 14 September 2015 under Ask Us.Most birth control pill packages are made up of 21 days of active pills (one color) followed by 7 days of “inactive” pills (a different color), however there are some […]
Read more »Is it normal not to bleed the full week of your period when using birth control pills?
Updated 8 September 2015 under Ask Us.Yes. When on the Pill, the lining of your uterus doesn’t become very thick so very little blood needs to come out each month. It is perfectly normal to have […]
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My vagina looks weird. The left side has extra skin and when you hold it it’s really longer than the right side. Please help.
Updated 31 August 2015 under Ask Us.The skin on either side of your vagina is called your labia. Sometimes one or both labia can be longer and/or wider. Depending upon the size of the labia, this […]
Read more »I have never had sex but I have multiple bubble like bumps on my inner labia. What do you think it is?
Updated 27 August 2015 under Ask Us.There can be a few different reasons why you might have “bubbles” or bumps on your inner labia. The multiple tiny bumps may be a condition called papillomatosis which is […]
Read more »I keep getting urinary tract infections after I have sex with my boyfriend. I’ve tried drinking a lot of liquids but that doesn’t help. Is there anything I can do to stop the pain?
Updated 3 August 2015 under Ask Us.Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are more common in girls who are sexually active. That’s because the urethra (the tube where the urine comes out of) is very close to the […]
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I have a yellow vaginal discharge. What does this mean? What should I do?
Updated 6 July 2015 under Ask Us.It can be normal to have a small amount of vaginal discharge because the vagina makes a fluid that naturally cleans itself. The fluid can change color and texture during […]
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I’m a virgin but I have gas from my vagina sometimes. What is this? Please help.
Updated 10 June 2015 under Ask Us.Although it can be embarrassing, most of the time passing gas from the vagina is normal. The lay terms for this are: “vaginal fart”, “vart” or “queef”. It usually happens […]
Read more »My period is 6 days late and I’m starting to worry. It’s never been late before. Should I be worried?
Updated 28 May 2015 under Ask Us.If you have had sexual contact, you could be pregnant, especially if you are not using a reliable method every time you have sex. We suggest that you see your […]
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