Center for Young Women's Health

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Preparación para una cirugía ginecológica en el Boston Children’s Hospital

La preparación para una cirugía puede ser abrumadora o aterradora si no sabes qué esperar. Puede que tengas algunas preguntas sin contestar y preocupaciones que te hagan sentir de esta […]

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I think I’m becoming depressed. I really hate myself and I have no motivation to socialize or to do work. My parents don’t believe in me and just aren’t supportive. Are there ways I could go to therapy without them knowing?

Thank you for outreaching to us. It is really brave to admit when you are struggling and ask for help. Because you’re 18, you are entitled to privacy in your […]

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I am almost am thirteen and weigh 145 pounds. I do not know what to do. I beat myself up about it, and girls at school say I am fat. How do I lose like fifteen pounds? What is the best workout for losing weight?

People come in all shapes and sizes, and bodies change throughout life. Focusing on weight can actually lead to an unhealthy relationship with food and can even cause eating disorders. […]

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I have a painful boil inside the lip of my vagina. I am currently on my period and it really hurts to wipe. Please help!

So sorry to hear you are so uncomfortable. Unfortunately, there are many different causes for lumps and bumps in the vagina. Some causes are more serious than others, for example […]

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HPV Vaccine

In December 2014, Gardasil 9® was approved by the FDA. This vaccine helps prevent cervical, vaginal, vulvar and anal cancers and genital warts caused by five additional HPV types – 31, […]

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