Center for Young Women's Health
Cystic Fibrosis: Talking with Your Partner about CF and Sexual and Reproductive Health
Talking about CF Being able to communicate with your partner is an important part of any relationship. When you have CF, your treatments, airway clearance, and exercise all take up […]
Read more »Cystic Fibrosis: Contraception
/Women with CF are able to get pregnant. An unplanned pregnancy can have a big effect on your health. Some CF medications are “teratogenic,” meaning that they can cause birth […]
Read more »Cystic Fibrosis: Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence (UI) means that you leak urine when you don’t mean to. When you have CF, your pelvic floor muscles (the muscles in your groin that control your bladder) […]
Read more »Cystic Fibrosis: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Deciding to have a sexual relationship is a big deal for everyone for many reasons, including the possible risks of getting a sexually transmitted infection and/or becoming pregnant. What are […]
Read more »Cystic Fibrosis: Pregnancy and Fertility Basics
Can I get pregnant if I have CF? YES. Most women with CF can get pregnant and give birth to healthy babies, but it’s always best to PLAN AHEAD with […]
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