Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects the liver. There’s a very effective vaccine that prevents HBV infection. The vaccine is usually given to babies, but some teens, especially those from other countries may have not received the vaccine. Check with your health care provider to make sure you’ve received all of your shots. Who gets Hepatitis B? Anyone can get Hepatitis […]

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I’ve noticed lately my semen is a different color like a brownish yellow. I feel fine I just think something’s wrong.

Semen is typically white-grayish in color but it may appear yellow at times since urine passes through the same tube (urethra) that semen passes through. Brown colored semen suggests old blood which can be a sign of irritation and/or infection. Any time there is a change in the color of your semen that lasts more than a couple of days, […]

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A month ago I got a penis irritation that was extremely painful to touch. After not touching it for a week or two and applying rash cream, it still hurts when you move/rub your finger across the head. Going to the doctor IS NOT an option, I need help!

It can be hard to go to the doctor with a concern that might seem embarrassing but it can be very important and most doctors talk about these issues all the time. Many teens worry about the doctor telling their parents or someone else, so if you are concerned about this, tell your doctor you want the conversation to remain […]

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