Center for Young Women's Health
Three weeks ago, I was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). My health care provider (HCP) prescribed me antibiotics. Now I feel horny, does this mean my infection has cleared up?
/It’s important to mention that anyone who’s ever had sexual contact can get a sexually transmitted infection (STI). STIs affect individuals of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels. […]
Read more »I had my first period at age 12, but I haven’t have another one since. I am 16 years old now. What is wrong with me?
This is such a great question, so glad you asked! Amenorrhea (pronounced “a-men-or-re-ah”) means absent or no menstrual period. There are two different types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary. Primary […]
Read more »How is the COVID-19 vaccine considered safe if it hasn’t been approved yet? If it wasn’t approved, why would they recommend it for kids? I am really scared to get it because of this, help!
Great question! Unfortunately, there’s a lot of information circulating around social media about the COVID vaccines, so much so, that it can be hard to know what’s true and what […]
Read more »I am now in recovery for anorexia nervosa, but before that, I developed lanugo. Once I have recovered from anorexia, will the lanugo disappear?
First off, congratulations on your recovery journey, it’s not easy. You should be proud of all that you have accomplished thus far. You are well on your way to a […]
Read more »I hurt my back in summer softball. Coach and trainer said it didn’t look like anything major. A week has passed and it’s not any better. Medicine and rest haven’t helped. Money is tight but how do I know if I should go to the doctor?
Thanks for your question. During sports people may experience different types of injury, including muscle sprains and strains. Most of them are mild and recover with rest, time, and pain […]
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