Center for Young Women's Health
How safe is it to get a COVID-19 vaccine, if you take hormonal medications?
Great question! Hormonal medications are often made up of the synthetic (man-made) female hormones: estrogen and progestin. While some medications are made of both estrogen and progestin, others are progestin-only […]
Read more »I am asexual and I never want to be sexually active with another person. Do I still need to have a pelvic exam? If so, what age is recommended for your first visit?
The sexual orientation asexual (“ace”) can be different things to different people. However, in most situations, an ace is someone who doesn’t have any sexual interest or attraction to others. […]
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In high school, I was diagnosed with a thyroid problem and had to have it removed. How common is it for young women to have problems with their thyroid and/or have a partial or total thyroid removal?
The thyroid (gland) makes hormones that help control growth, development, and other bodily functions, and is found in the neck. There are two different ways someone may experience problems with […]
Read more »I am underweight, but feel like my thighs are too big and I want to lose fat there. I can’t stop thinking about it and feel very guilty and disgusted with myself after eating a dessert or on a day that I don’t exercise. Any advice?
We recommend letting either a parent, health care provider, teacher, or another trusted adult know that you are experiencing these thoughts. They can be helpful in giving you some extra […]
Read more »It has been 2 years since everytime I eat, I feel nauseous. I wasn’t a heavy eater before but right now the usual servings I eat is just half of what I eat before. If I have too much, I would have to vomit it all. What is happening to me?
We recommend seeing a doctor if you haven’t already. It is not normal to vomit from eating, and this could be a sign of an underlying condition. Additionally, there are […]
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