Center for Young Women's HealthThe hormonal implant is a safe and long term birth control option for healthy teens and adult women, however different states and different health clinics have various policies on whether … read more
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I have PCOS and so does my aunt but she has children. Is infertility common among women with PCOS?
It’s important to understand that young and adult women with PCOS have a normal uterus (womb) and healthy eggs. Many women with PCOS have trouble getting pregnant but some have … read more
I started my period this year and I’m pretty worried because my last period was about 30 days ago. I am just really worried that it won’t start again.
It is very common for young women to have irregular periods for the first couple of years after their period starts. During the first year you should have a least … read more
If I stick a hair brush handle in my vagina will I still be a virgin?
Most people would say that a person is a virgin until they have sexual intercourse with another person. However, depending on your cultural and religious beliefs losing your virginity may … read more
I have a question about periods. I haven’t started my period and I’m curious what’s going on. I’ve never had sex…
Most people first start their period around age 12-13 years in the United States. Some people start earlier, and others start later. Everyone is different. The timing of your period … read more
Hi, lately I have been feeling sad, lonely, suicidal and tired. It’s been two years since my parents got a divorce but my parents still fight (in court) for custody of me and my siblings. I just started a new school and I kinda like it, but most of the time I feel empty like there is no purpose of living life.
I told my parents I feel suicidal but they don’t seem to care…If they could care a bit about how i feel it would make my day. I have trouble … read more
I’m 19 and a virgin and have a septate hymen. Is it okay to have sex with a septate hymen or should I get it removed first? Please help!
You can see in the picture below of the “septate hymen” that you have an extra band of hymeneal tissue that is partly blocking the opening to your vagina. Ask … read more
I am suffering from vaginismus and can’t seem to use tampons. What is it and will I ever be able to use tampons?
Vaginismus is a feeling of pain around the vaginal opening. This occurs because the muscles at the opening to the vagina tighten when something is going to be placed inside … read more
I have a vaginal discharge and odor but I’m too embarrassed to see a doctor. Please help.
It’s normal to have a small amount of vaginal discharge and your own vaginal scent that may change, for example, after working out, during your period, and after sex, but … read more
I have a lot of itching in my pubic hair only. What could it be?
Itchiness around your pubic hair area is usually caused by an allergic (skin) reaction to something you have come in contact with such as clothing, certain soaps, lotions or deodorant … read more