Center for Young Women's Health
MeditationDifferent forms of meditation have been used for thousands of years. Today, people meditate for reasons such as to relax and/or improve concentration. Others consider meditation to be a spiritual … read more
Health Guides
Voter Registration
If you are 18 or older and a citizen of the United States, one of your most important responsibilities is to vote. Regardless of your race, religion, sexuality, or gender … read more
Reproductive Questions for Cancer Survivors: Fertility, Pregnancy, and Sexual Relationships
If I’m planning to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy, is there anything that I can do to increase my chances of being able to get pregnant in the future? Possibly. … read more
Vaginal Hormonal Ring (NuvaRing®, Annovera™ )
The vaginal ring is a method of birth control that provides both estrogen and progestin hormones. You need a prescription from your health care provider. The vaginal ring is also … read more
Lyme Disease
If you live near the coast in the northeast part of the United States, the mid-Atlantic region, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Virginia, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, or some parts of Europe or … read more
Smokeless Tobacco
The most common types of smokeless tobacco in the US are chewing tobacco, “dip”, “plug”, “twist”, “snuff”, “snus”, and dissolvable tobacco products. All of these products are made from tobacco … read more
Vaginismus
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 about to be placed inside … read more
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
If you live in an area where there have been cases of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV), you may have heard about it on the news. Although it is … read more
College Health: Sexual Health, Relationships, and Resources
People make lots of decisions about their sexuality during college, including whether to abstain from sexual intercourse or to become, or to continue being sexually active. Other sexuality issues that decisions are … read more
Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea, pronounced “a-men-or-re ah” means absent or no menstrual periods. If you haven’t had your period yet or you’ve missed a few periods, you’re probably wondering what’s going on with your body. … read more