8. Your daughter has had three menstrual cycles with unusually heavy bleeding that lasted longer than seven days. But she hasn’t ever been regular during her tumultuous teen years. Should you call a doctor?

Yes

Teens may have irregular periods, with cycles lasting anywhere from 21 to 45 days, but three or more cycles in a row with abnormally heavy bleeding is something worth calling a doctor about. You should also call a doctor if she bleeds between periods or has any pain in her pelvis that isn’t due to menstruation that lasts for more than a day.

9. Which of the following STDs should your daughter be tested for regularly?

All of the above

Young adults between 15 and 24 years old account for only 25% of sexually active people, but they come down with 50% of all new cases of sexually transmitted diseases each year, according to the CDC. HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are the most common STDs for this age group. If your daughter is sexually active, she should be tested for these at least once a year.

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