Topic: General Health
I am developing a lot of stretch marks on my body. Is there anything I can do other than workout/lose weight? Are they permanent?
Updated 12 September 2019 under Ask Us.Stretch marks are actually a kind of scar that appears when the skin stretches quickly (with weight gain) or shrinks (with sudden weight loss). It’s common to develop stretch marks […]
Read more »I have had my period since I was 10. It’s been 3 years and my periods are still irregular. Sometimes I get them every month and then it doesn’t come for another 3. I am not stressed or work out too much. Should I visit my doctor about this?
Updated 25 September 2019 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question! During the first 1-2 years after a young woman starts her period, her cycles may be irregular; however, after that the menstrual cycle will typically […]
Read more »I got my first period 7 months ago but it hasn’t come back. Is there something wrong with me?
Updated 21 October 2019 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. It is very common to have irregular periods during the first few years after starting menstruation (periods). During the first year, most girls have at […]
Read more »A little amount of fluid comes out of my nipples when being squeezed. Is this normal?
Updated 13 November 2019 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. White milky fluid from your nipples/breasts can result from taking certain medicines for birth control or mood problems, from being pregnant, or recently being pregnant. […]
Read more »How Safe Is It… to wear a tampon to bed?
Updated 31 December 2019 under Ask Us.How Safe Is It……. to wear a tampon to bed? Answer: It is safe to wear a tampon to bed as long as you follow the directions on the product. […]
Read more »How Safe is it… to NOT use a bicycle helmet when riding?
Updated 31 December 2019 under Ask Us.Kicking off our “How Safe Is It?” Feature Teens and parents often wonder how safe something is. We understand that with so much information in the media, it can be […]
Read more »Deshidratación
Updated 10 July 2019 under Guías de la Salud.¿Sabías que aproximadamente dos tercios de tu cuerpo están compuestos de agua? ¡Eso es mucho! Aunque es normal perder un poco de agua todos los días, puede haber ocasiones en […]
Read more »Tu Primer Exámen Pélvico
Updated 27 September 2018 under Guías de la Salud.Tal vez tú estés preocupada por tu primer examen pélvico. Es muy normal estar ansiosa acerca de algo cuando no sabes que esperar. También es normal sentirse avergonzada. Esperamos que […]
Read more »Will I have to take medication if I get diagnosed with PCOS? I believe I have PCOS and am looking into getting a diagnosis this year, but I don’t mind not having my period and do not want to have to take medication that will give me my period. Do I have a choice or will I be forced to take meds?
Updated 22 January 2018 under Ask Us.You should always have a choice in your medical treatment and never be forced to take medicine. With that being said, if you have any of the usual symptoms of […]
Read more »I suffer a lot during the first day of my period. What may be the reason? Help!
Updated 20 March 2018 under Ask Us.It’s common for many girls to have mild pain with their periods a couple of days each month because the uterus tightens and relaxes to move the blood out. Some […]
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