Center for Young Women's Health
SpermicidesJust like any other type of birth control, you need to use spermicides the correct way for them to be effective. Spermicides are much more effective when used with another … read more
Health Guides
Lichen Sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is a rare skin condition that usually affects the vulva and anal areas in young girls, adolescents, and adults, but it’s more common before puberty and after menopause. … read more
Preparing for Outpatient or “Day” Surgery
Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you feel this way. Knowing … read more
PCOS: Preparing for Your Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
If you have PCOS and you’re getting ready to have an oral glucose tolerance test, you may be wondering how to prepare for the test and what the results may … read more
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome): General Information
PCOS is a common problem among teen girls and young women. In fact, almost 1 out of 10 women has PCOS. What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a … read more
Puberty
Puberty is the name for the time when your body goes through changes and you begin to go from being a child to an adult. Your hormone levels will change; … read more
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome; “pre” means “before” and “menstrual” refers to the menstrual cycle or periods. Not all girls will get PMS. Most girls and women with PMS have symptoms during … read more
Ovarian Cysts
Sometimes 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
Pelvic Ultrasound
A pelvic ultrasound is a way to take pictures of the pelvic organs of a female and is usually done to look at the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and the … read more
Withdrawal or Pull-Out Method
Withdrawal (also called “pull out” method” is when the male withdraws his penis completely from the woman’s vagina before he ejaculates (releases many sperm all at once). Withdrawal is a … read more