Dr Girl/Dr Kate Q&A

As always, the lovely Dr Kate is in the house ready and waiting to answer all your medical concerns. This month she discusses the problem of over-produced prostaglandins and the dreaded period pain!

Dr Kate specialises in women's reproductive health and is a representative of MSIA - Marie Stopes International Australia. As the resident doctor at FEMAIL, she is here to advise and answer all your medical queries.

MSIA is part of the http://www.mariestopes.org.au Marie Stopes International partnership which works in 39 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. Collectively they are a movement advocating for reproductive rights and providing services that improve and save peoples lives, making a real difference. Marie Stopes in Australia, plays a pivotal role in facilitating this within the Asia Pacific region.

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Dear Doctor



Dear Alyssa,

Firstly, be reassured that there is nothing wrong with you - the fact that you have your period means that it is unlikely that there is anything medically wrong. The second thing you should know is that breasts are great no matter what size or shape - I believe this and so do most of the guys I know! Although it's normal to compare yourself to others, breasts are not what makes you attractive or noticeable - this has more to do with your confidence in your own body. Instead of looking at the ways that small breasts are bad - look at the good side - I know many women who like having small breasts - or others that would prefer them over larger ones! In terms of building breasts up - a lot of people talk about doing exercises that build up your "pectorial" muscles - that lie underneath your breasts. This doesn't increase the breast size itself much - but by building up the muscles you can increase the size of your chest. The main thing to remember is that you are young and healthy and this is the time when you should enjoy the beauty you have.