Center for Young Women's Health

What happens to the lining of your uterus if you take the Pill continuously and not get a period? Does it build up? Do you not grow a lining?
Great question! If you are NOT taking the Pill (oral contraceptive pills), each month, the lining of your uterus naturally thickens or “builds up” to prepare for a possible pregnancy. […]
Read more »My period came early and I honestly panicked when it did. I don’t know what’s wrong. Should I get a checkup?
It’s very common to have irregular periods during the first couple of years after you start menstruating. You might also be one of those young women whose periods are affected […]
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My gynecologist just recently put me on progesterone to see if it would induce my period. I have shamefully masturbated a few times while I have been taking this prescribed medication. Will this have negative effects on my body?
Masturbation is very common and a normal part of growing up. Most people realize that masturbation is a natural way of exploring your body and should not be thought of […]
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Papilomavírus Humano (HPV)
O HPV, a abreviação de Papilomavírus Humano, é um grupo de mais de 100 tipos diferentes de vírus, alguns dos quais causam verrugas nas mãos e pés; e outros que […]
Read more »I have searched about treatment of PCOS on Google and read on every website that there is no permanent cure for PCOS!! Is it true??
It is true that there is no “cure” yet. However, there are many ways to manage the most common symptoms, which often include irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair, weight gain […]
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