Center for Young Women's Health
Hello, my little sister was recently diagnosed with endometriosis. She also has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and nonverbal, which it difficult for her to express her feelings. Do you have any suggestions on how I can help her with her new diagnosis of endo?
/Thank you so much for this question! We know that endometriosis can affect anyone born with a uterus, so it’s important to recognize how this diagnosis can be experienced and […]
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I recently started on the birth control pill. However, my mom really wants me to get an IUD, but I am not sexually active. I really want to stick with the pill, but now I am wondering, should I listen to my mom and get an IUD?
Awesome question, thank you for asking. First and foremost, starting any form of hormonal contraception should be a personal decision. This includes but not limited to; birth control pills, patches, […]
Read more »I’ve recently started smoking weed and getting high. I think that I’ve developed derealization/depersonalization disorder as result. I don’t know what to do, I don’t know what it feels like to be real anymore and I can’t tell anyone. what can I do?
/That sounds really tough. It can be hard to share that you’ve been using substances with other people, especially adults, and at the same time, it sounds like you are […]
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How do I know if I have a mental health problem? Lately, I feel like something’s not quite right but I don’t know if it’s bad enough to get professional help. Overall, my life is well and I don’t want to waste time and worry people.
It can be hard to know when you’re feeling sad/mad/worried/etc., or if these are just passing feelings, or a sign of something bigger. Please reach out to a trusted adult, […]
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I recently started taking metformin, but it’s been giving me a lot of nausea. I am wondering, will the nausea ever go away? I am worried because sometimes I feel like it will never go away, especially when it lingers till the next morning. Help!
We are so sorry to hear that you are experiencing an upset stomach (nausea) with your new medication. Metformin aka Glucophage ® is an oral medication (aka a pill) that […]
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