Topic: General Health
One side of my outer labia is much larger than the other. There is an obvious difference in size, and it makes me very emotionally uncomfortable on a daily basis. Should I be concerned, or is this normal?
Updated 17 April 2018 under Ask Us.It is perfectly normal for both the outer labia (labia majora) and inner labia (labia minora) to vary in size color, shape and for one side to be larger or […]
Read more »How do I tell my dad about my yeast infection? Or should I keep it to myself? I only live with my brother and father.
Updated 10 April 2018 under Ask Us.It’s up to you whether you feel comfortable to tell your dad or anyone else that you have a yeast infection. Yeast infections are very common among young and adult […]
Read more »I have recently experienced a bad soreness and pain in my jaw. I went to the dentist and got diagnosed with TMJ. A few weeks later it got worse and now I can only open my mouth half way, and when I try to bite down it hurts. What methods should I take to help cure this?
Updated 3 April 2018 under Ask Us.You should call your dentist and let him/her know that the pain in your jaw is worse. Your dentist or health care provider may wish to re-evaluate you to make […]
Read more »Is there a way I can get my hearing better without hearing aids?
Updated 26 February 2018 under Ask Us.Treatment options for hearing loss depend on the cause and whether the impairment is temporary or permanent. Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to loud sounds, ear infections, mild respiratory illnesses, medications, […]
Read more »For most of my life I’ve been forced to use a steroid inhaler at least once a month because of my severe asthma. I have hair on my chest but not in the nipple area. Could this be a side effect from using a steroid inhaler?
Updated 19 February 2018 under Ask Us.Steroid inhalers are often prescribed for people like you with severe asthma. The medication is usually taken daily with a spacer to lessen asthma symptoms such as inflammation and swelling of […]
Read more »I’m 12, I have boobs and my period. All my friends and family say I look like I’m 14-16. Is this normal?
Updated 29 January 2018 under Ask Us.It can feel awkward to develop earlier than your friends but actually you are right on time. It is normal for girls to start puberty anytime between 8-13 years of […]
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Why do we get acne on our face, back, and chest?
Updated 15 January 2018 under Ask Us.Acne is caused by clogged pores (also called hair follicles), which are small openings in the skin through which hair grows. Deep inside each follicle is a hair shaft attached to […]
Read more »Why is my stomach so noisy?
Updated 18 October 2017 under Ask Us.The noise from your stomach is actually caused from the movement of food, air and fluids (that help digest your food). Some people believe that the noise is caused from […]
Read more »Why am I the first person in my class to get boobs, a bra and my PERIOD?
Updated 13 October 2017 under Ask Us.It can feel awkward to mature faster than your friends however, not all young women begin puberty at the same age. Just like not everyone reaches their full height at […]
Read more »I have used treatment for small pimples on my face but they haven’t gone away yet. What kind of creams and soaps should I use so they will disappear?
Updated 6 October 2017 under Ask Us.It is common to have breakouts during the teen years. There are many over-the-counter medicines (no prescription needed) that fight acne. Products come in soaps, cleansing pads, creams, gels, or lotions. […]
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