Center for Young Women's Health

Nicotine Pouches
/Nicotine pouches have been rapidly gaining popularity among teens and young adults. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in 2024, 1.8% of all middle and high school students […]
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine disease among individuals who experience periods. Although this condition has not received much publicity, it impacts many young individuals, and […]
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Pertussis Vaccine
Tdap is a vaccine that helps protect teens from acquiring Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis. Pertussis, otherwise known as “whooping cough,” is caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis and spreads easily […]
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Labial Adhesions
Labial adhesions occur when the labia (inner lips) stick together. This type of adhesion happens most commonly in children assigned female at birth who are between 3 months to 6 […]
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Many years ago, it became clear that too many teens were getting “whooping cough”, also known as pertussis. Although most children were vaccinated for whooping cough when they were young, […]
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