What to Know About Teen Pregnancies
Teenage pregnancies come with a lot of baggage: If you’re the one who’s pregnant, you may be wondering how to tell your parents, how to juggle having a baby with going to school, or how to navigate this complicated new chapter. If you’re the parent of a teenage child who’s about to become a parent, […]
What Is Amenorrhea?
Sometimes women don’t get their period, even though they have gone through puberty, aren’t pregnant, and aren’t experiencing menopause. This is called amenorrhea. Although amenorrhea is not a disease and is typically not harmful, you should still talk to your doctor if you never get your period. Primary and Secondary Amenorrhea There are two types […]
What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy?
In order for a woman to get pregnant, the ovary has to release an egg into the fallopian tube. Here, it stays for around 24 hours, waiting to come into contact with sperm. If the egg is fertilized, it stays in the fallopian tube for three to four days before moving to the uterus. Once […]
What Causes Vaginal Dryness?
The walls of the vagina are lubricated with a thin layer of clear fluid. This fluid helps keep the lining of your vagina healthy, thick, and elastic. This fluid is maintained by the hormone estrogen, but sometimes, factors cause a reduction in the amount of moisture in your vagina. Vaginal dryness can occur at any […]