Oral thrush is an infection in the mouth caused by a yeast germ called Candida. It is not usually serious and can generally be cleared with treatment. Thrush is an infection caused by a yeast germ called Candida. The mouth is a common site where Candida causes infection. Candidal infection in the mouth is called oral thrush. Other common sites for thrush to develop are the vagina, nappy area, and nail folds.
6. It is possible for the IUD to come out of the uterus. If it does slip out of place, it is most likely to happen in the first few months after being put in. To make sure your IUD is in place, you can feel for the IUD strings between periods.
Normal Menstrual Cycle - Menarche and the Teenage Menstrual Cycle. Menarche (say MEN-ar-kee) is a girl's first menstrual period. A first period usually happens after breasts, pubic hair, and underarm hair have begun to grow. Menarche is a sign of growing up and becoming a woman. It can happen as early as about age 9 or up to age 15. The first few periods are usually light and irregular. About 2 out of 3 girls have a regular pattern of menstrual periods within 2 years of menarche. During the teen years, periods may become longer and heavier.