Center for Young Women's Health
Talking to Your Tween about Sexuality
It’s common to feel nervous about talking to your children about sexuality. Many parents feel uncomfortable because they grew up in an environment where the subject wasn’t discussed, or because […]
Read more »Birth Control Pills
If your child has recently started taking birth control pills or is thinking about taking them, you probably have some questions and worries of your own. Teens and young adults […]
Read more »DXA Scan
DXA stands for “Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry”. It’s the most widely used method to measure bone density (how solid a person’s bones are). Does a DXA scan hurt? The test doesn’t […]
Read more »Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine disease among individuals of childbearing age. Although this condition has not received much publicity, it impacts many young people born […]
Read more »Endometriosis: Nutrition and Exercise
You may be wondering if there is anything in addition to taking medication that your child with endometriosis can do to feel better. Since healthy nutrition and exercise play an […]
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