Tag: teen health
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What is Going On (Down There)?
We have all been there…random itching, random discharge, or random odor. It’s frustrating, uncomfortable, and embarrassing. But what are the reasons we have a change in smell and everything else going on down there? There are many different reasons, and they are not all treated in the same way. Of course, I will say go…
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Your GYN and You
Frequently Asked Questions About Gynecology Visits What is the difference between going to the gynecologist and your primary care provider? Can’t they just do the same thing? Do I need to go to the gynecologist as soon as I am sexually active? I’m not pregnant so I don’t need to go to the gyn. There…
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Misconceptions of Teens: Information for Teens & Parents
Teens. Are they really complicated? Honestly, as a mom to a teen boy, sometimes yes. Mainly because I don’t know what these one-word answers mean. Can I get some elaboration? But when you really talk to your kids and know them, you know that you are their safe space. Being their safe space can be…
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Advocating for Yourself & Becoming a Better Advocate for Others
Here we go again. Not that I thought maternal health disparities for the black community would improve overnight, but here we go again. I have been dreading reading about what happened in Dallas. I mean how many times can you really see stories like that and turn a blind eye? If you read my first…
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Birth Control Methods: Which One is for You?
Woo-hoo! We are going one month strong with this blog so far! I want to thank you all for continuing to read my posts each week. When I started this, I really wanted to have a space for women’s health education without the time constraints of the clinic space. I hope that this has been…
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