Center for Young Women's Health
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Do you have a health question that you’re embarrassed to ask? Don’t worry! We don’t ask for your name or email. Submit your question. We’ll pick a new one each week! And you can always look through our many past questions and answers.
Health Guides
Our health guides are written by medical experts and reviewed frequently by our staff so the information is up-to-date, ensuring that our readers have access to reliable health information. Search to find a specific guide or browse through our wide range of health topics.
Online Health Chats
Our endometriosis, MRKH, and PCOS chats are safe places for teens and young women who share a common condition to ask questions, discuss concerns, and offer each other support. They are moderated by our nurse educator and other health professionals. Sign up to participate in a teen or parent chat here.
How Safe Is It?
Teens and adults often wonder how safe something is. How safe is it…
- …to eat raw animal products?
- …to use rideshare services?
- …to brew kombucha at home?
- …to wear a tampon to bed?
- …to NOT use a bicycle helmet when riding?
- …to vape?
- …to shave pubic hair?
In our new feature, we’ve taken the guesswork out of finding the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about your health.
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