Center for Young Women's Health
Dating Violence: General Information
/Dating and relationships are an important part of growing up. All relationships have qualities that can make them healthy, abusive, or somewhere in between. Being in a dating relationship can […]
Read more »Dating Violence: How to get help
/Dating violence is common in teenagers and young adults, so it is likely that you or someone you know could be affected by it. Knowing what dating violence is and […]
Read more »Dating Violence: Quizzes
Quiz #1 Take this quiz to help figure out if you’re experiencing abuse in your relationship. Read statements 1-8 and think about your answers. I’m scared of talking to/spending time with, or […]
Read more »
I’ve been on the combined pill for years to control my period. If I am thinking about having sex, but I don’t want to get pregnant, how accurate would I have to be when taking the pill and for how long before having sex?
Great question, thank you! The combined pill contains two active hormones: estrogen and progestin (a hormone that is similar to progesterone). Just like with any birth control pill, whether you […]
Read more »I’ve had a red rash half way down my breasts. It’s not itchy but sometimes I get little spots on my breast too. Is this normal?
Thank you for your question. A rash is a tricky thing to diagnose (find the cause) because there can be many different reasons why it’s occurring. Talk to your health […]
Read more »