Center for Young Women's Health
Is it normal to have pelvic pain after a pap smear (test)? I recently had my pap smear and I am experiencing pain similar to my period cramps.
Great question, thank you! A pelvic exam is the way your health care provider (HCP) examines your female organs and checks for any gynecological problems. A pap test (smear) are […]
Read more »Is it normal to feel ashamed after masturbating? I tried to finger myself and it really hurt. When I pulled out my hands, there was a lot of blood. Did I hurt myself? I feel very ashamed.
First, what is masturbation? Masturbation is when a person touches or rubs their genitals. It’s completely normal for both men and women to masturbate. There is a stigma around masturbation, […]
Read more »It’s now autumn, and I always feel sorrowful and morose during this season. Plus now, with the coronavirus I feel even more depressed. What can I do in order to cheer me up?
Thank you so much for your question, you’re certainly not alone in feeling this way right now. When the weather changes in fall and winter, it’s not uncommon for people […]
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Endometriosis: Píldoras Hormonales Continuas
El tratamiento hormonal combinado es muy eficaz para el tratamiento de la endometriosis. El tratamiento hormonal no “cura” la endometriosis, pero puede ayudar a controlar el dolor al detener los […]
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Endometriosis: Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre la Píldora Anticonceptiva oral
¿Necesito un examen pélvico antes de tomar la píldora anticonceptiva oral? No. Aunque es importante que las mujeres se revisan como parte de su atención médica general, no se necesita […]
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