Center for Young Women's Health

How much clotting is normal during your period? I know that it is normal to have some clotting but I always have a ton.

Thanks for your question! You’re right. Some clotting is normal during a woman’s period; however, sometimes there may be a medical reason that a woman has large clots. During a […]

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My vagina is itchy, dry and it burns sometimes. I’m a virgin and masturbate so I’m wondering if I could have an STD?

Great question, thank you. It is unlikely that you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) if you have not had sex. Sexually transmitted infections can only be shared by having […]

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I take melatonin every few weeks because sometimes I have trouble sleeping. Am I at risk for any side effects from being on the Pill?

Great question, thank you! Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally made by a gland in the body called the “pineal gland” (which helps us sleep). You can also buy […]

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MRKH: Opciones de Tratamiento

Si se te ha dicho que tienes MRKH y que tu vagina es incompleta o ausente, tienes las siguientes opciones: No tienes que hacer nada. Puedes crear una vagina sin […]

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MRKH: Preguntas Frecuentes

Si no tengo un cuello del útero, ¿necesito una citología anual (prueba de Papanicolau)? Es verdad que se hace una citología para detectar el cáncer cervical, pero el examen también […]

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