Topic: General Health

The answer to this question is a bit complicated because female babies are born with about 1-2 million immature follicles (potential eggs) yet only about 400 or so will ever […]

Weight loss can be beneficial for girls with PCOS if they are in the “overweight” or “obese” BMI category and are at risk of certain metabolic or medical complications related […]

Stretch marks are very common during pregnancy (when a women’s belly stretches) but they are also common during times of rapid growth such as puberty and/or when a person gains […]

Your period will start at a random time—you may not notice that you are bleeding until you go to the bathroom to urinate (pee) and see blood on the toilet […]

Rings around your armpits can be embarrassing for sure but there is an explanation and treatment. Sweating is common especially during puberty because this is the time when your sweat […]

You’re right, you shouldn’t use tampons when you are not bleeding; however, instead of using thick pads, you could opt for wearing a thin, small panty shield. As you have […]

Thank you for your question! The blue screens of devices, such as a smart phone or tablet, have been found to interfere with the sleep hormone melatonin, which may cause […]

It is common for girls to have irregular periods  in the year or two after their first period but most girls have at least 4 periods during their first year, at […]

Thirst is your body’s way of telling you that you need to replace fluids to prevent dehydration. You may become thirsty after eating salty or processed foods or after exercising. […]

Congratulations on being proactive about your health! It may seem like getting a cold is unavoidable when people around you are coughing and sneezing; however, there are measures you can […]