Topic: Gynecology

Sometimes girls are told that they have a cyst “on” their ovaries but cysts develop within the ovary. Fortunately most cysts go away without any treatment. What are ovaries and […]

PID is a serious infection usually caused by sexually transmitted infections (STI). It can cause problems including chronic pain and difficulty getting pregnant (infertility). It’s important to lessen your chance of […]

Should I be worried about getting pregnant if I have sexual contact? YES. You should be worried about getting pregnant if you are having sex so that sperm is in […]

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency or POI (previously called Premature Ovarian Failure, or POF) affects approximately 1 out of every 1000 teens and adult women between 15-29 years of age. What is […]

Scabies is an infestation caused by a mite that burrows into the skin. When the mite burrows in the skin to lay its eggs, it causes an itchy rash. Who gets […]

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a spirochete (a very small organism). It can affect the entire body and needs to be treated with antibiotics early to avoid serious problems. […]

Most girls who play sports have regular menstrual periods, and girls who are very active may skip a few periods. However, some girls who train really hard and don’t get […]

What are my options if I have an unplanned pregnancy? If you are confirmed to have a intrauterine pregnancy, you have 3 options: Continue with the pregnancy and become a parent […]

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common type of infection caused by bacteria (germs). Anyone at any age can get a UTI. What is the urinary tract? The urinary tract […]

Vaginal infections happen to women of all ages, regardless of whether they have had sex. Most women have a vaginal infection at least one time during their lives. Vaginal infections […]