Center for Young Women's Health
I have a lot of panic attacks for instance before exams or an oral presentation. I did some yoga exercises to learn how to breathe calmly but it didn’t help. It isn’t easy to live with panic attacks. What can I do?
Panic attacks are extremely difficult to deal with. The symptoms, which can include shortness of breath, chest tightness, sweating and stomach upset are frightening and may make people worry that […]
Read more »Eating Disorder Toolkit for Health Care Providers
This interactive toolkit and clinician’s guide is for health care providers to use with teens who may have disordered eating or an eating disorder. The materials aim to help teens restore a healthy relationship with food and their body with a practical and individualized approach to nutrition and health.
Read more »I’ve been finding it harder to urinate recently, but my mother thinks that this is just temporary and I shouldn’t worry too much—but it’s been months. Should I see my pediatrician?
Finding it “hard” to urinate (pass urine) is not normal; however, there is treatment available. First, it’s important to find out what is causing your symptoms. Make an appointment with […]
Read more »I’m bisexual and my grandparents are super against gay people. I have a girlfriend and I want her to meet my family but I’m afraid that my grandparents won’t love me anymore. What should I do?
First we would like to acknowledge how difficult of a position you are in. It’s wonderful that you have found a partner, and it is a natural next step to […]
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I’m 12 and I just went to the toilet and there was a lot of brown stuff on my underwear. I haven’t had a period yet. Is this my period.
Brown discharge is one of the signs that your period is on its way. The brown color means that there is slow bleeding from your uterus, unlike when it’s bright […]
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