Center for Young Women's Health
Is it true that period cycles have a “Bluetooth like effect” where people who live together or spend a lot of time together will have their periods at the same time? I have heard of this phenomenon a few times. Which made me realize, that this has happened to me a few times with friends! Now I am wondering, does this really happen or is it just a mere coincidence?
Great question! “Bluetooth periods” is a term for the phenomenon that when young women live and/or spend a lot of time together and their periods start coming at the same […]
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Quistes Ováricos
Algunas veces se les dice a las chicas que tienen un quiste en la “superficie” de sus ovarios cuando en realidad se desarrollan dentro del ovario. Afortunadamente, la mayoría de […]
Read more »I am a lesbian and recently my girlfriend and I have been talking about having sex. We want to make sure we are protected, are there barrier methods made for women having sex with each other?
Great question! Yes, there is a barrier method made for women who have sex with other women, it’s called a dental dam. A dental dam is barrier method that is […]
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Is it possible to have endometriosis if you’re not sexually active? Is it safe to take birth control pills for endometriosis, if I am not sexually active?
Endometriosis can affect any young woman, regardless of whether or not they are sexually active. Unfortunately, researchers aren’t sure what causes endometriosis, although we do know it’s more common in […]
Read more »Anytime I travel away from home, I always get constipated (can’t poop regularly). Why does this happen?
You are not alone! A lot of people experience trouble with constipation, with or without travel. Even the slightest change in diet or exercise routine, can impact one’s ability to […]
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