Topic: General Health

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

¿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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Feeling comfortable using tampons often takes practice. When you are learning how to use them, opt for the “slender” size.  While inserting the tampon, aim towards your spine rather than […]