I had potential...until I lost my spark
Mental health. A widely misunderstood term and one that often gets swept to the side - alongside the embarrassing and awkward...
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Dr Xin Ya Lim
- Dec 19, 2021
- 4 min
"I have been experiencing occasional pain in the testicles. Is this normal?"
It is common for adolescent males to experience pain in the testicles. In fact, this is the most likely age group to experience pain in...
Dr Xin Ya Lim
- Sep 18, 2021
- 2 min
I don't have my period yet!
"I'm a 13-year-old female who has not had her period yet. All my friends already have their first period. Is there something wrong with...
Dr Xin Ya Lim
- Jul 23, 2021
- 2 min
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
"I often get a burning sensation when I pee. Why is this happening and what do I do about it?" It is likely that you may have a urinary...
Dr Xin Ya Lim
- Jul 20, 2021
- 11 min
Improving women's health in developing countries
This essay was originally published on Giving What We Can under the same author. It has long been established that women face many health...
Dr Xin Ya Lim
- Jun 27, 2021
- 3 min
Acne Problems?
"I'm sick of getting acne all the time! I have tried washing my face many times during the day, but I keep waking up to more breakouts!...