Center for Young Women's Health

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Milk Allergy

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Many people may think they are allergic to milk, but in reality, only 1-3% of infants are born with a milk allergy, and most outgrow it by the time they […]

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Herpes

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Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the U.S. It’s an infection caused by two different but closely related viruses, called Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) and […]

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Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum Contagiosum

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Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection caused by a virus. It’s annoying, but not dangerous. Anyone can get it, but it’s most common among children who are 1-10 years […]

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Fertility Awareness Based Method (FAB)

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FAB is also known as natural family planning. Some people who were born with reproductive organs, choose this method because of concerns about side effects from other contraceptive methods such […]

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Pubic Lice (“Crabs”)

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Pubic lice are tiny, round, wingless insects that live on the skin. They’re also called crabs because they have “claws,” which they use to hang on to hair. They’re light […]

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