You are here:
- Home
- Teens
- Health for Teens
- Teen Health
Teen Health/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Pain in Thigh | 2/26/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: I am an almost 15 year old girl.Last night I woke up with a dull constant pain in my outer left ... A: It can't make sure this gets on the web site, I have no control over that. Did you maybe excersise ... | ||
| How much masturbating is normal? | 2/23/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: so i am 16 years old and I am somewhat embarrassed about how much I masturbate. I don't know how ... A: That amnount is a perfectly normal amnount for you. Unless you were letting it interrupt your daily ... | ||
| sweat | 2/23/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: ok i think i might have an issue. im 15 and i used to use spray antiperspirants before school, sport ... A: During teen years, your hormones are working overtime, like they are for you now. Many teens feel ... | ||
| stomach aches, periods | 2/23/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: how long does a girl have stomach aches before she starts her period? i hear about a year... thanks ... A: It's different for every girl. Some girls simply do not have them before they start their first ... | ||
| fluid in ears | 2/22/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: here goes... I'm 17 & I've had an ear ache on and off for a few months now, and it became worse over ... A: I am not a doctor, but I think that giving the Allegra D as not the best option that your doctor ... | ||
| pain | 2/22/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: well lately, l have been having problems with my mouth and breathing and l don't know weather to go ... A: You should go to a doctor for this problem. It might be asthma, but I'm not saying if it is or not ... | ||
| starting? | 2/21/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: Okay... i need some help... my grandmother on my mom's side, and my Mom started at 13, and I will be ... A: You should be starting any day now. Since you have had discharge for about six months, I would be ... | ||
| stomach aches, periods | 2/21/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: how long does a girl have stomach aches before she starts her period? i hear about a year... thanks ... A: What do you mean by "stomach aches"? Do you mean bloating, like when you feel like you are going to ... | ||
| masturbation | 2/20/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: im 15 male, and i was wondering if there are any ways to increase the pleasure of my orgasms? A: I'm guessing you'd like to masturbate. Here's how you can do that: Try putting one hand at the ... | ||
| ! | 2/20/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: i just have this problem and i dont know what category it goes to!! I am a 16 and since i was ... A: Yes dear, it's normal and I wouldn't worry too much about it. If you don't want to swallow a lot, ... | ||
| Underweight Problem. | 2/20/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: I've had this underweight problem since i can remember, I am 5ft 11" (180cm) and around 9 stone 7lbs ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you are underweight. Actually, I would be happy for a skinny body, but ... | ||
| Puberty/Growth | 2/19/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: I'm almost eighteen years old (at the end of April). Have I finished all my growing by now, or will ... A: Yes, you should about have stopped growing by now, but sometimes growth will continue until you are ... | ||
| height during puberty | 2/16/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: ) I have a question i would like to ask of you that concerns to my height. I'm 5'11 feet tall and ... A: Usually teens stop growing about age 18. There is no way you can make yourself grow taller, but if ... | ||
| height during puberty | 2/16/2008 | Chris |
| Q: ) I have a question i would like to ask of you that concerns to my height. I'm 5'11 feet tall and ... A: Human growth is not one of my strongest subjects, but i can tell you that guys usually don't stop ... | ||
| Pain in middle of chest | 2/15/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: My daughter is 14 yrs old and experiences sharp pain in the middle of her chest from time to time ... A: It's probably not asthma, and she certinaly is not dying. I've had the same problem, and it turned ... | ||
| Long Period. | 2/15/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: I have had my period for over a month now. I'm afraid to go to the doctor, because I dont want ... A: Have you had your period constantly for a whole month with no breaks? If so, you do need to see a ... | ||
| Dieting during a growth spurt? | 2/14/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: I'm in the middle of a growth spurt (1/2" taller in 2-3 months). I've spend the past month on a ... A: Jennifer, Well, I think you are OK doing the diet now, but for the best results, wait until the ... | ||
| bedwetting | 2/13/2008 | Samantha Mattingly |
| Q: I'm 17 and have dealt with nightly bedwetting my whole life. I know there are others but it's not ... A: You are right, it is not very common. I would go to the doctor and talk to them about your ... | ||
| my breast!! | 11/12/2007 | Chris |
| Q: hey....im 16 and i wear a 38B bra size i feel uncomfortable having a big breast and i would like to ... A: first of all you do not have very large breasts, they are about the right size for your age. I'm ... | ||
| When is it coming? | 11/8/2007 | Chris |
| Q: Yes, I've had breasts for four years now, hair everywhere fro like five years, lots of BO, very wide ... A: Girls don't usually get their periods until late in puberty, so having breasts, and pubic hair can ... | ||
| Late Period | 11/4/2007 | Chris |
| Q: If there is a slight chance that a guy had sperm or cum or something like that on his hand, and then ... A: Sperm are very fragile things, its is not likely that the girl could get pregnant, but it is ... | ||
| right weight | 10/28/2007 | Chris |
| Q: ANSWER: Could you tell me how tall you are? It is really hard to find what your body proportions ... A: First of all, your friends are right. You are under weight for your height and age. This is ... | ||
| breasts | 10/24/2007 | Chris |
| Q: im 14 and i wanna know if i can use estrogen pills r there any side effects? can i stop at the size ... A: First of all, you want to buy a 34B bra. If you just want your breasts to look bigger, you can stuff ... | ||
| Jacking Off=Stopping Growth | 10/23/2007 | Chris |
| Q: Does Masturbating stop your growth , as in , You stop growing? A: Absolutely not, your height its based on your heredity and a healthy diet and exercise. Masturbating ... | ||
| WIEGHT?! | 10/22/2007 | Chris |
| Q: OK..I KNOW I SOUND LIKE EVERY OTHER TEENAGE GIRL OUT THERE WHEN I SAY I'M NOT HAPPY WITH MY OUTSIDE ... A: When you do your daily walks your are burning calories, but it is mainly an aerobic exercise. Which ... | ||
| breasts | 10/22/2007 | Chris |
| Q: im 14 and i wanna know if i can use estrogen pills r there any side effects? can i stop at the size ... A: First of all, you are still growing. You are still very young and, your breasts will fill out as you ... | ||
| WIEGHT?! | 10/21/2007 | Chris |
| Q: OK..I KNOW I SOUND LIKE EVERY OTHER TEENAGE GIRL OUT THERE WHEN I SAY I'M NOT HAPPY WITH MY OUTSIDE ... A: I am going to have to say that you are not at an unhealthy weight, but it is still slightly high for ... | ||
| ACL Surgery | 5/10/2007 | Junko |
| Q: I am 15 and having surgery in two weeks to repair my partially torn ACL. The doctor said that I will ... A: It's pretty common for people (men and women) to get urinary catheters during surgery - especially ... | ||
| i need a remedie for larangitus.... | 5/7/2007 | Junko |
| Q: ....problem i have larangitus or how ever thats spelt ya know where your voice cruds up on you ... A: I know I'm getting back to you after you've already had your concert, and I apologize for that. ... | ||
| Menstural Pain | 5/5/2007 | Junko |
| Q: When I get my period, I get severe cramps on the first day, and I am unable to go to school. ... A: H., I'm sorry you have such bad menstrual cramps. You can try taking over-the-counter ... | ||
| Belly problems | 4/28/2007 | Junko |
| Q: I'm 17 years old, I weighed 153 pounds last year and am now down to 132 pounds. I still can't seem ... A: Congratulations on your weight loss! Everyone has a different "problem area". It sounds like the ... | ||
| losing fat and getting abs | 4/27/2007 | Junko |
| Q: Hey, I am 6 feet tall and weigh 170 lbs...I recently lost 50 lbs and I am luckily keeping the weight ... A: First of all, congratulations on your weight loss! Is the "belly" you're trying to lose mostly ... | ||
| ibs | 4/24/2007 | Junko |
| Q: i went to the hospital and they did some blood tests and x-rays, they said that i had ibs. but i ... A: I'm not sure what your question is. I'm guessing you have some sort of abdominal pain and that's why ... | ||
| my period | 4/21/2007 | Junko |
| Q: ok so i am 12 years old and 8 months.........last weekend i got brown dischrge from my vagina. i ... A: Yes, the brown discharge and little bit of blood was most likely your first period. It's very common ... | ||
| late period coming | 4/18/2007 | Junko |
| Q: i m 14 yrs n i havent have my period.is it normal?i am woory as i m alredy 14.. A: Girls usually get their first period anywhere from age 8 to age 16. The average age for the first ... | ||
| Breast Development | 4/17/2007 | Junko |
| Q: I'm almost seventeen, have my breasts stopped growing? I've always had very small to no breasts at ... A: Girls typically stop growing around age 18, so I think what you're noticing is fairly normal. As you ... | ||
| air embolism during sex | 4/16/2007 | Junko |
| Q: Apparently, during my "exercise" there was a good amount of air that got inside. I know depending on ... A: I doubt that what you have is an air embolism. Unless you've had an injury, surgery, or have been ... | ||
| please say u can help : ( | 4/15/2007 | Junko |
| Q: ok here's my problem...EVERY time i have sex it hurts! it has become a big problem b/c neither me or ... A: Unfortunately, I cannot help you very much from here. You really need to be examined by a health ... | ||
| period | 4/13/2007 | Junko |
| Q: I'm 13 years old, do u no when I will have my period and can u tell me what I have to do once I get ... A: All I can say is that girls usually get their first period between the ages of 8 and 16. On ... | ||
| Hill sachs lesion | 4/10/2007 | Junko |
| Q: My daughter is 15 and very athletic. She is a setter in volleyball, short stop in softball and a ... A: It's very common for shoulder dislocations to recur especially in young athletes. I think that ... | ||
Page: Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Next All
Samantha Mattingly
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer any and all questions about your body. I can only answer questions written in plain english. Any question is not too easy or too hard for me!
Experience
I have read many different books about Teens Health, and I am in college to be a gynecology doctor.
Education/Credentials
I am in college to become a gynecologist. I have been in training with 30 girls, and I have also done special summer training courses with boys.
Past/Present Clients
I have currently worked with 30 girls.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.