Center for Young Women's Health

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Concussions

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A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that results from a blow or jolt to the head, neck, face, or body. Although your skull protects your brain and something […]

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Female Condom or Internal Condoms

The internal condom, also known as the “female condom,” is a lubricated sheath worn by the female inside of their vagina during sex. The FC2 is a type of internal […]

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Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis

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Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis (Ju-ven-ile My-as-theen-ia Grav-is – or JMG) is a childhood form of myasthenia gravis (MG), which is seen in adults. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that the […]

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Menstrual Period: Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)

It’s common for many girls to have mild pain with their periods a couple of days each month. However, if your pain is not relieved with over-the-counter pain medicine, and […]

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Talking With Your Partner About Condoms

Having a conversation about how to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy should come way before sex, but sometimes it’s not discussed because one or both partners feel too […]

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