Center for Young Women's Health
Ovarian CystsSometimes girls are told that they have a cyst on their ovaries. Fortunately most go away without any treatment. What are ovaries and ovulation? You have two, small, grape-shaped organs … read more
Health Guides
MRI
“MRI” is short for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This test is different from an x-ray because it makes a picture of your body’s organs, tissues, and bones without exposing you to radiation. An … read more
Cystic Fibrosis: Pregnancy and CF
Most women with cystic fibrosis (CF) can get pregnant. Some things may be different for a woman with CF during a pregnancy than for women without CF. Since pregnancy can … read more
Cystic Fibrosis: Deciding Whether to Become a Parent
Whether or not you have CF, there is a lot to consider when you are deciding to have children. As someone with CF, you will need to think about your … read more
Cystic Fibrosis: Talking with Your CF Team about Sexual and Reproductive Health
Many people with CF have known their CF team or doctor since they were a baby. This may make it easier for you to talk about your sexual and reproductive … read more
Asthma: Action Plan and Getting Help
An asthma action plan is a proactive way to keep your asthma under control. It’s written with your health care provider (HCP) and is personalized (just for you) An asthma … read more
Asthma: General Information
Asthma is a chronic condition of the lungs that affects how you feel and breathe. It’s not contagious-you can’t get asthma from someone else (like a cold), and you can’t … read more
SOPK: Suggestions d’aliments et collations adaptés pour le SOPK
Vous vous sentirez rassasiée plus longtemps, maintiendrez plus facilement votre poids et gérerez mieux votre taux d’insuline si vous incluez des protéines, des glucides (de préférence riches en fibres) et … read more
SOPK: Menus types et recettes adaptées pour le SOPK
N’oubliez pas que selon votre métabolisme et votre niveau d’activité, vos besoins en énergie peuvent être plus grands ou moins grands que le plan proposé. Essayez d’inclure une protéine, un … read more
SOPK: Guide pratique sur le syndrome des ovaires polykystiques pour les adolescentes
Le SOPK est un problème fréquent chez les adolescentes et les jeunes femmes. En fait, environ une femme sur dix est atteinte du SOPK. Ce guide pratique a été conçu … read more