Center for Young Women's Health
Epilepsy: Talking to Your Child and Others
Sometimes talking to others about your child’s epilepsy can be difficult. You may be concerned about what people will think or say, but it is normal to have these concerns. […]
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I am on the birth control patch (Twirla®) but I got sick and my doctor prescribed me with antibiotics (specifically Cefdinir) to help treat it. Don’t antibiotics cancel out my birth control? If I’m sexually active, am I at risk of pregnancy?
/Thank you for your question! The concern that antibiotics cause birth control to be less effective is a common, false myth. Most common antibiotics do not affect hormonal birth control […]
Read more »Does the pull-out method actually prevent pregnancy? My boyfriend really wants to try having sex without a condom…
/This is a really important question, and we want to answer it in two parts. First, let’s talk about withdrawal, or the “pull-out” method. Withdrawal is a risky method of […]
Read more »What should you do if you go to a clinic for birth control and the doctor judges you and lectures you on premarital sex? Should you tell them to keep their opinions to themselves or tell them that you don’t see anything wrong with premarital sex?
/We’re so glad that you asked us this question, and so sorry that your provider behaved in an inappropriate and judgmental way during your clinic visit. The responsibility of your […]
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I recently trimmed my pubic hair and it’s now prickly and itchy…what should I do? It’s very uncomfortable.
/Thank you for your question – we’re so sorry to hear that you’re feeling uncomfortable. Let’s talk about pubic hair care and how you can make yourself more comfortable! Because […]
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