(19 yr old f)
i've been having my period for like 5 years, and this year it started the first of january. and I got it again the 31st of january. So i should be having it like every 30 days. But (there were 28 days this february, right?...)...and it's march 11th and I havent had it again yyyet. Sometimes I can estimate when i will be getting it but sometimes i am not sure when its going to come. I have nnever been sexually active, so being pregnant is out of the question.... but is it ok...or not if i dont know when its going to start and it very rarely has a predictable pattern....?
More often than not, it can take upwards from 6 or so years for women to actually get a regular period. It's not uncommon to get it in weird intervals of time... like maybe after a month, then two, then a month and a half. A predictable pattern may not establish itself until you are in your twenties. Keep in mind all of the other factors that come into play here: stress, a new environment, poor nutrition etc.
It's not likely that there is something medically wrong with you. Of course, if you feel the need to, make an appointment!
Until then, there's not a whole lot you can do to see it coming. All you can do is be prepared.
Hope this helped!
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Why do you have to go to the gynecologist once you've become sexually active?
I'm very curious. I've read everywhere online about the gynecologist and when you should go, and it says once you become sexually active you should go see the doctor each year (even if you're under 18). Why? I thought you only have to go if you're having problems or something.
Please help! I'm getting confused.
Well, you don't go to the dentist only when your tooth turns black, do you?
At least, I hope not.
You know that every girl is different and enters different stages at different times, right? Well, because of this, there is no real cut-and-dry answer to when you should start going. My friend, for example, started going routinely when she was 12. I am 18, and have yet to go. It's really up to you, your parents and doctor. There is no crucial need for most younger girls to go, (although it couldn't hurt). It's once you hit adulthood that it should become a regular thing, because thats when problems usually start to show up. By about 18 or so (even if you're still a virgin) it's just a part of your overall health and hygiene to see a doctor. One thing is for certain, however...when you DO become sexually active, you really should go, regardless of age.
That way, in the unlikely event of a problem developing, your doctor can spot it fast, and fix it.
And FYI, you have to think about what's best for you. If you are sexually active, it's best for you to go. This can be a touchy subject with your parents, I know.
Also, your doctor cannot tell anyone anything that you don't want them to know, save for child abuse. Anything else is completely confidential, even to your parents, as long as you want it to be.
Make sense? Hope this helped.
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Ok. I have been struggling with my weight and self-image for almost 6 years now. I am going to college in the August (FALL 2009) and want to know if anyone knows of a good diet/workout regimen(sp) that seems to be working or that has worked for them. Im trying to lose about 50 pounds... and FAST. So any good ideas is appreciated. =]
THANKS!
p.s. i rate high for good answers!
Well, congrats! I'm glad that you are so keen on taking charge and helping yourself. College is a GREAT time to start over. You can be whoever you want to now, and re-invent yourself.
However, I have to say that I' m a little worried with your preoccupation with "fast". I'm sure that you've heard this before, but it still rings true. It does not, theoretically, take very long to lose weight. However, it DOES take time to lose it, improve yourself, feel better and keep that weight off. There aren't any shortcuts to this.
Granted, you may be saying at this point "What the hell are you talking about? My friend took some kind of pills/detoxed/joined yoga and lost ______ pounds!"
To this I say: What's your point? Yes, it is completely correct that these things do make you lose weight. But time and time again, (and I know, because I have done it before myself) the folks who take the fast method gain it back, and wind up in a worse state than they were in before. Also, losing a bunch of weight really fast isn't always what people expect. Especially something like 50 pounds. Over time, this is a very reasonable goal...if given enough time. You ever see what a person who has lost a pile of weight really rapidly? It's not pretty.
The answer here is to find some kind of regimen or plan that focuses on everything, you said yourself that you want to work on self-image. Just keep in mind that happiness and a good image of yourself does not come from being thinner. Weight loss is instead, a byproduct of improved outlook. (that and increased energy, nicer skin, less mood-swings, etc...I'm sure you've heard them all)
Now, one that has worked for me and others that I know is good old fashioned weight-watchers. I know that I've had god results, and it's always worth a try. You do lost weight faster at first but you do plateau, it's just natural. I think that if you start now, and make some positive changes in your life, you can be very well on your way to a new you by fall of this year.
So yeah! I realize that this may not be exactly what you had in mind, but I hope it helps. I applaud you on your decision, and I really hope you find success in whatever plan you take on!
Good luck!
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do braces hurt lots of people said they had no problem but the other like die of pain. i'm getting braces so help plz. - livi
The short answer is yes, they do hurt. But don't go running away just yet, because they aren't excruciating, or anything. I've had braces twice in my life, the first time for one year, the second for four.
Now, the first day you get them is kind of a bitch, I will admit. It varies from person to person of course, but if you're not used to sore gums it can seem like a lot. My best advice is to take ibuprofen (as in Advil, it works better) about an hour before hand. In order to take the edge off when getting them on, or getting them tightened, only take a normal dose, but when you get home, once the original dose wears off, you may need to take a slightly larger one. Ask your parents how much to take.
Make sure you eat before hand, because frankly, you won't be eating too much solid food for the next little while. Stick to soup and mushed-up stuff.
The tightness and pain should only last for about 4 or five days. In my case, this period actually got shorter as time went on, because the major tooth moving was over. The more out of alignment they are, the more sore they can become when they are being pulled into place. About a half a year (thats about 4 appointments) in, I only had a day of not being able to chew much, and the the next day I could handle more.
I can't say exactly what your experience will be, because I don't know your pain tolerance, but I will say this: The first day is the worst. After that, it's much more smooth sailing.
Besides, the tightening isn't even the biggest pain in the ass: from what I remember, it was actually having the brackets rub against your cheeks. They start to kind of rub raw patches on them. This is avoided by using that wax that they give you, though.
Sorry if I don't exactly make you feel better, but now you know what to expect! Right?
Good luck, and enjoy your new smile.
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My hair is constantly falling out. I'm pretty sure its due to stress even though I feel i've been alot less stress then usualy. It used to not be so bad but it keeps getting worse. The problem is my agency wants me to grow my hair out long but its physicaly impossible cause my hairs falling out and just getting shorter. What can I do to strangthen my hair and stop it from falling out!! please help
While extra hair loss due to stress is common, one thing to consider is that all of us every day always lose a lot more hair than we realize each day, stress or not. You may just be fixated on it more so because it's causing a significant problem for you.
It sounds like your hair is breaking off at the ends. Unfortunately, there is a limited range of options for it at this point, because you can't fix hair, so to speak. You can temporarily bond it, with shampoos and stuff, but when all is said and done, the damage is there. I had this problem when I was growing out my hair for grad. I just let it grow, and since it was dyed a couple of times before that and untrimmed, it started to split and break further. At this point, it's best to give it a good trim, and then start over. When growing it out, give it a little snip off the end every month or so. Then refrain from any treatments like dying, or perming.
As for stress, there is not a whole lot of advice I can give you. Just do your best to eliminate it or control it. This should help. Also, take a little look at your other lifestyle choices. It's not always stress that can mess up your scalp. You may not be getting the right kind of nutrition needed to grow healthy hair. Maybe (if you're like me and live in Winnipeg) the environment is damaging your locks.
It the meantime, don't worry too much about what your agency says. It's more important for you to take care of yourself, and be happy. They are gonna have to accept that and give you time to start fresh. Then you'll have shiny long hair to die for.
....PS I had a friend who had some unruly, breaking hair too. She tried taking Cod Liver Oil. Make sure you check with a doctor or something before taking it, make sure you're not allergic or something. Worked wonders for her. But, uh....once in a while she would burp after taking the capsule, and it would taste like fish. Just a warning.
Hope this helps!!
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