I think I have underdeveloped nipples? Is this normal?

Updated 23 May 2016 under Ask Us.

It takes about 3-5 years for breasts (including nipples) to finish developing so depending on how old you were when they began to grow, it’s possible that your breasts (and […]

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I have acne. In the last 3-4 months it has gotten worse and now I have been told that I have “cystic” acne. The pimples are mostly on my forehead and nothing is helping to make them go away. My periods are very irregular. Could my symptoms be related?

Updated 11 May 2016 under Ask Us.

Cystic acne (breakouts that are large, red, deep in the skin, and sometimes painful) can occur when pores in the skin become clogged which leads to inflammation and sometimes infection. […]

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I have pain in the inside of my vagina when I pee. What should I do and what are the docs going to do to me?

Updated 19 April 2016 under Ask Us.

Pain in the inside of your vagina (when you pee or pass urine) can have many possible causes. Urine is typically acidic so if there is any irritation near the […]

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I can’t sleep properly and haven’t been able to for a couple of years. I know something is wrong but what is it?

Updated 12 April 2016 under Ask Us.

Sleep problems can be caused by an irregular schedule, stress, having lots of things on your mind, changes in your sleep environment (your bedroom is too hot, too cold, or […]

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I have pain when I urinate (pee). What could be the problem?

Updated 4 March 2016 under Ask Us.

The most common cause of pain during urination (when you pee) is due to a urinary tract infection.  A urinary tract infection happens when bacteria gets inside the bladder, usually […]

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Are you supposed to shave pubic hair?

Updated 24 February 2016 under Ask Us.

No. You do not need to shave your pubic hair. Some girls decide to remove it (as a personal preference) but there are no health benefits.  In fact, there are […]

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Gestação: Gestação Ectópica/Tubária e Aborto

Updated 18 February 2016 under Dicas de Saúde.

Gestação normal: Uma gestação normal ocorre quando um óvulo fertilizado se fixa dentro do útero. O óvulo fertilizado continua crescendo e se desenvolve num feto. Gestação ectópica: uma gestação ectópica […]

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Is it okay to wash my hair during my period? My mom said it’s bad for my health, but she doesn’t tell me why?

Updated 3 February 2016 under Ask Us.

This is a common myth. It is perfectly fine to wash your hair, take a shower or bath at any point during your period. Myths about periods have been around […]

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How can I manage sleep so that I don’t feel down??

Updated 7 December 2015 under Ask Us.

Sleep problems can be caused by an irregular schedule, stress (having lots of things on your mind), depression, changes in your sleep environment (your bedroom is too hot, too cold, […]

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