Center for Young Women's Health
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This holiday season, consider making a donation to the Center for Young Women's Health. Your gift will help us continue to provide accurate and accessible health information to teen girls and young women around the world!
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.
Quizzes
Do I get enough protein in my diet? How do I stay safe online? Am I ready for sex? Find out the answers to these questions and more by taking one of our quizzes on a wide range of health topics. Test your knowledge, get scored, and see how much you really know about your health!
The holidays are typically a time when families and friends get together. If you’re a high school senior, it’s just a matter of time before your relatives bombard you with questions about what colleges you’re applying to and if you’ve declared a major yet. Family...
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