Center for Young Women's Health
Menstrual Period: How to Prepare for your First Period
Ever wondered about how to prepare for your first period? A great place to start is by understanding the “why” – why does a uterus menstruate? Next, get to know […]
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Epilepsy: General Information
/What is epilepsy? Epilepsy (EH-puh-lep-see) is a condition that effects the nervous system, resulting in an ongoing tendency to have seizures. Epilepsy is usually diagnosed in children or teenagers, but […]
Read more »Epilepsy: Antiseizure Medications & Birth Defects
/Do antiseizure medications cause birth defects? This is a great question with a complicated answer. In the general population (meaning those who do not have epilepsy) birth defects occur in […]
Read more »Epilepsy: Pregnancy Planning
/Can I get pregnant if I have epilepsy? Yes! Women with epilepsy – just like women without epilepsy – are able to become pregnant and have children. Some women have […]
Read more »How would I find my “clit” aka my clitoris? I have tried using a mirror to see where it is, but I can’t find it. I read online that people can have a condition called clitoris atrophy, where the clit shrinks causing them to lose feeling and sensation. Do you think this happening to me, since I can’t find it?
This is a great question! People who were born with female reproductive organs have a clitoris. The clitoris is a small sensory organ that is made up of nerves and […]
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