Center for Young Women's Health
For the last four months, I have been taking a birth control called Wymzya FE. I really like this birth control, but when I had my physical with my primary care provider, they switched me to the generic form of Wymzya FE. My question is, will I still be protected from pregnancy if I take the generic form of Wymzya?
/Great question! Yes, you will still be protected against pregnancy even if you take a generic form of the medication. You might being wondering, is there a difference? The simple […]
Read more »Pregnancy: Eating During Pregnancy
You may have heard that there is a special diet that you should follow when you are pregnant. While it is true that there are some foods that are best […]
Read more »I’ve learned a lot about the human body lately and I feel disgusted realizing there are parts of me dedicated to sex and making babies. I hate my entire reproductive tract and especially my boobs. I wish my chest was flat. Is it normal to feel this?
Thank you so much for reaching out to us with this question! We are glad you are learning and asking questions about your body. It’s totally normal to have different […]
Read more »I am 18 years of age and facing the problem of long periods. My periods haven’t stopped and now it’s the 14th day of my period with pain. I had sex a month ago. Am I pregnant, or what?
/Thank you for your question! Daily bleeding for more than 8 days is considered a long period. If your period lasts for more than 8 days, you should make an […]
Read more »I’m having period cramps and it really, really hurts. What are the best tips?
/This is such an important question! Menstrual periods may be light and easy for some people, but for others, they may be heavy and/or accompanied by painful cramps. We’re sorry […]
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